Cristiano Ronaldo has officially entered the television industry with the commencement of production on his first drama series, titled 'Day 1s'. The announcement was made by the football icon on his official Instagram account, where he posted alongside British producer and director Matthew Vaughn. In the post, Ronaldo stated, "Great news, production has just begun on my first TV series 'Day 1s', more coming soon," according to Khaleej Times. The series is being produced by Ronaldo alongside Vaughn, with Deadline reporting the collaboration based on information from Goal.com.
The narrative of the show is rooted in the world of professional football, focusing on the life of a British agent named Stanley Dalton. The role of Dalton is played by actor Damian Lewis. Khaleej Times reported that football will be a significant component of the storyline. The production has already begun filming in London over the past few months, although no specific release date has been confirmed for the audience.
Several high-profile figures are set to appear in the series. Reports indicate that Arsenal and France football legend Thierry Henry will feature alongside Ronaldo. Additionally, UK rapper Dave, known for his 2019 debut album Psychodrama, is listed among the cast. The first episode is also expected to include appearances by Burna Boy, James Blake, and Central Cee. This marks a significant diversification of Ronaldo’s professional portfolio beyond his ongoing club career.
Ronaldo, 41, continues to play for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League while recently concluding his international career. He retired from playing for Portugal on September 24, 2026, after 234 appearances and 146 goals, records that stand as the highest in men's international football. His international debut occurred on August 20, 2003, against Kazakhstan. He holds the record for the most goals scored in men's World Cup history, having netted 25 goals across six different tournaments. His career also includes winning the Euro 2016 title in France, a achievement Khaleej Times noted as defining, along with two UEFA Nations League victories in 2019 and 2025.