KINGSMAN Director Matthew Vaughn to Direct First TV Series DAY 1'S Featuring Soccer Star Thierry Henry

Matthew Vaughn, known for writing and directing the Kingsman movies, as well as Kick-Ass and X-Men: First Class, is venturing into TV with the soccer series Day 1’s. Vaughn’s UK production company Marv is teaming up with Entourage creator and director Doug Ellin, and Chris Case (Mad About You), who will serve as showrunners on the series.

Deadline reports that French soccer star Thierry Henry will appear in the series as himself and will also executive produce alongside his long-term agent Darren Dein. Liza Marshall’s Hera Pictures is co-producing. Vaughn will direct the pilot, and filming is due to begin in 2021. The series is currently being cast.

The series will follow a young footballer named Dezmond King and his crew as they navigate his growing stature and struggles.

Matthew Vaughn said of the project:

“For my first journey into television I couldn’t have a better partner than Doug; and with Thierry and Darren to guide us on the football, it’s a dream come true.”

Doug Ellin added:

“I love writing about friends who are family and this show gives us a great new platform to do that. Chris and I are going deep inside the life of an elite athlete to explore the world of Premier League football, a world we find more exciting, interesting, and even crazy, by the day. We’re thrilled to be partnered with Thierry and Darren whose first-hand knowledge and expertise lends great authenticity, and to have a visionary like Matthew Vaughn on board to bring this show to life couldn’t be more exciting.”

This sounds like a fun project. I am a huge fan of the UK football series Ted Lasso, and this sounds like it’s in that realm, so hopefully this series is also a success. Are you interested in Matthew Vaughn’s show, Day 1’s?