Hugh Jackman & Ryan Reynolds' Latest Project Is Revealed
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have hoisted the sails for their next project which has nothing to do with their famous Marvel characters, Wolverine and Deadpool.
The two actors are teaming up for an unexpected project that takes a slice of Jackman's homeland with him — they are buying the BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team, along with driver and CEO Tom Slingsby, who was a 2012 Australian gold medalist in the sport.
"We're incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure. Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country as well as being an avid fan of sailing. He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride," Jackman and Reynolds joked in a statement. "Apologies in advance to Australia. No comment on whether we're writing this in our BONDS. No further questions."
They picked a winning team, too. Australia has won three championships in four seasons, but they want to take the fanbase to the next level with the A-list stars as co-owners. The investment aligns perfectly with Reynolds' interests, as he's already a part-owner of two soccer clubs: Wrexham A.F.C. in the U.K. and La Equidad in Colombia.
The SailGPAus Instagram account celebrated the big news with a post of their 50-foot foiling catamaran. "Say g’day to the BONDS Flying Roos, powered by the world’s comfiest undies. Now under new Straya-Canadian management," they wrote in the caption. "New legends. Same Aussie grit."
The first race under their new name and ownership will be at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix from June 7-8 where they are hoping for a "memorable victory."
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