Is there something that Ryan Reynolds
cannot do? In the past decade, the Merc with a Mouth not only gave Marvel its unique, wisecracking, astute comedy but also went on to conquer the sports world with fabulous success through Wrexham. Now, after charting the waters of critical and commercial success, the actor is ready to take a step into the world of voice narration with his upcoming docuseries Underdogs.
The actor is set to become the voice of underappreciated creatures from the animal kingdom, also bringing on board his signature wit and sharp observational skills. Learn all about it.
Plot of Ryan Reynolds’s Underdogs
Changing the point of view from the top of the food chain to the bottom, Underdogs
is all about the Earth’s biggest losers in the animal kingdom. According to Nat Geo, the series explores the strange mating rituals, unexpected abilities, sneaky tricks, questionable parenting, and downright disgusting habits of animals at the bottom of the food chain.
ICYMI the trailer for the National Geographic docu series ‘Underdogs’ will be released tomorrow! It will be narrated by Ryan Reynolds and is produced by @MaximumEffort .🦛 pic.twitter.com/GtbLWEErTP
— Kennedy Ryan Reynolds fan❤️ (@ilyryanreynolds) May 26, 2025
NatGeo’s Underdogs
is also now being backed by Disney, which will be giving it a prime-time boost with a simulcast on ABC
. The series will get ample space and airtime, and Reynolds will have an extended opportunity to work his magic to highlight the living conditions of these creatures.
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The five-episode series is not only being narrated but also executive-produced by Ryan Reynolds through his company Maximum Effort, marking yet another investment in the growing business empire of the actor.
Has the trailer come out yet?
Yes, the trailer has been recently put up by Nat Geo on their Instagram page, tagging Ryan Reynolds, and the fans are already locked in. Bringing his signature sense of humor to his narration, Reynolds has added zest to the series, which is making the fans feel like they are listening to Deadpool.
Previously speaking about the series to The Hollywood Reporter, Reynolds has said, “Getting to work with National Geographic on Underdogs was a dream come true, mostly because I can finally watch a project of ours with my children.”
The actor made some big moves and even got Green Day to write and record the show’s theme song, which is played in the trailer’s background.
When do fans get to listen to Ryan Reynolds in Underdogs?
The series has been slated for a release on June 15 on Nat Geo, with a simulcast on ABC. It enters the streaming world the next day with Disney+ and Hulu.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Ryan Reynolds also shared, “We’re so proud to elevate the unsung heroes of the natural world to the top of the entertainment food chain and can’t wait for everyone to see.”
The actor is hyped for his upcoming project, and with his association, so are the fans now.
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