Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have fully embraced an iconic Australian tradition by performing a "shoey" on the set of their latest series. The 58-year-old actor and his 49-year-old co-star, who are teaming up for a new Disney+ docuseries, were seen cheekily drinking from a green high-top Converse sneaker during an on-set break.
The Shoey Moment
In footage shared to social media, Hugh was seen cheerfully pouring beer into the shoe and then quickly downing it as cast and crew cheered him on. Upon finishing, he yelled out "Yeah!" and patted his stomach before handing the shoe to Ryan, so the Canadian-born actor could also give it a try. Ryan flexed his muscles and then drank the beer from the shoe in quick time as an impressed Hugh looked on. The pair hugged each other after completing the Australian ritual.
However, in a shocking moment, a tipsy-looking Ryan fell to his knees upon letting go of Hugh, to uproarious laughter as he quickly stood up. "Drink responsibly," Hugh then cheekily told the crowd, as he joined them in a chant of "Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi."
Social Media Reaction
Hugh captioned the clip with excited words: "I would say it's been a good 35 years since my last shoey!!!" Many of his followers took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the amusing footage. "Shoe Jackman," quipped The Shane Warne Legacy, and the Bonds Flying Roos welcomed the men to the team: "Part of the ship, part of the crew."
New Docuseries Announcement
On Sunday, it was revealed that Hugh and Ryan are taking their blockbuster partnership from the big screen to the high seas with a new Disney+ docuseries. The upcoming series will take viewers behind the scenes of the high-octane SailGP Championship, offering unprecedented access to one of the world's most successful sailing teams as they battle for glory on the international stage.
Produced by Ryan's Maximum Effort banner alongside Eureka Productions, in partnership with SailGP and the Flying Roos, the series will stream exclusively on Disney+ internationally. In a joint statement, the A-listers couldn't resist taking a playful swipe at their latest collaboration.
"This is our first collaboration since Deadpool & Wolverine and we once again anticipate action, comedy, heart... but with a lot more water," they said. "And (fingers crossed) pirates. We hope there's pirates in SailGP."
SailGP Championship Details
The adrenaline-fuelled championship sees national teams race identical 50-foot foiling catamarans capable of reaching speeds of up to 100 km/h at spectacular waterfront venues around the globe. On Saturday, Hugh was seen beaming alongside Olympian Tom Slingsby, 41, in photos shared to social media as they appeared at a promotional event in New York City for the upcoming series.
The pair sported co-ordinated sailing gear as Hugh cheerfully posed with an Australian sailing crew. In another photo, Hugh took a hands-on approach as he stepped into a boat and began to steer it, looking every inch the skilled sailor. Hugh and Ryan were unveiled as co-owners of the Flying Roos in June 2025, with the Australian outfit currently sitting second in the 2026 SailGP standings as they chase top spot in a fiercely contested season.
