Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman grew to become co-owners of the Australia SailGP staff on Thursday.
The “Deadpool & Wolverine” stars joined driver and CEO Tom Slingsby in main the staff’s rebrand after a number of profitable seasons, successful three championships in its 4 seasons. The staff will probably be known as the BONDS Flying Roos, with the Australian underwear firm BONDS as its title associate.
“We’re incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure,” Reynolds and Jackman said in a joint statement released through SailGP. “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. Apologies in advance to Australia. No comment on whether we’re writing this in our BONDS. No further questions.”
It’s the newest sports activities enterprise for Reynolds, who together with fellow Hollywood actor Rob McElhenney is a co-owner of Wrexham, one of many world’s oldest soccer golf equipment. Reynolds and McElhenney had been additionally a part of an funding group that acquired Colombian membership La Equidad earlier this 12 months.
The BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team is anticipated to make its debut on the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix beginning June 7.
Slingsby, an Olympic gold medalist, stated in a launch that Jackman and Reynolds convey “unmatched star energy, a love for storytelling, and a pointy sense of (humor) that matches completely with our staff.”
“With BONDS joining as our Title Partner and the launch of the BONDS Flying Roos,” Slingsby added, “we’re constructing one thing distinctly Australian; a staff pushed by spirit, resilience, and nationwide pleasure.”
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