2026 Nominees

Ryan Reynolds for "Underdogs"

Production Company: Wildstar Films and Maximum Effort

Produced for: National Geographic

Executive Producer (Production Company):

Country or Territory where first released: USA

Synopsis:

Ryan Reynolds brings a blend of comic timing, emotional nuance, and genuine curiosity to Underdogs, redefining what a wildlife narrator can be. His voice is central to the show’s DNA—equal parts mischief-maker and wide-eyed observer. Ryan doesn’t just narrate; he reacts in real time, as if discovering the bizarre and heroic behaviours of nature’s outsiders alongside the audience. His performance subverts the solemn tone of traditional nature docs, using deadpan wit and disarming charm to spotlight the weird, the gross, and the overlooked. Beneath the laughs lies a deep empathy for these creatures. From poop-eating koalas to freefalling goslings, Ryan brings heart, hilarity, and humanity to every scene, helping Underdogs reach and resonate with a whole new generation of nature lovers.