Quick Read
- Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were nearly hit by a foul ball at a Yankees game.
- The incident was captured on video and went viral on social media.
- The duo announced a new Disney+ docuseries about their SailGP sports team.
- This marks their first professional collaboration since Deadpool & Wolverine.
A Near Miss at Yankee Stadium
Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, fresh off the success of Deadpool & Wolverine, found themselves in the headlines for a non-cinematic reason this week. While attending a New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians game, the duo experienced a brush with danger when a foul ball careened toward their seating section. Video footage shared by MLB shows the actors reacting in genuine shock as the ball struck the protective netting directly in front of them.
The clip quickly went viral, drawing humorous commentary from fans about the contrast between their onscreen superhero personas and their real-life reactions to flying sports equipment. The MLB official social media account captioned the moment: “Wolverine and Deadpool scared by a foul ball? Superheroes… they’re just like us.”
Transitioning to Sports Media
Beyond the viral baseball moment, Reynolds and Jackman have confirmed their first post-film collaboration: a new docuseries focused on their co-owned SailGP sports team. The project marks a continuation of the marketing synergy between the two actors, who have leveraged their off-screen friendship to build significant momentum for their business ventures.
“This is our first collaboration since Deadpool & Wolverine, and we once again anticipate action, comedy, heart, but with a lot more water,” the pair noted in a statement. The series, which will air on Disney+, aims to bring the same high-energy storytelling found in their blockbuster film to the world of professional sailing.