Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have fully embraced an iconic Australian tradition by doing a shoey on the set their latest series.
Hugh, 58, and Ryan, 49, who are teaming up for a new Disney+ docuseries, were seen drinking from a green high-top Converse sneaker during an on-set break.
In footage shared to social media, Hugh was seen cheerfully pouring a beer into the shoe and then quickly skolling it as cast and crew cheered him on.
Upon finishing, Hugh cheerfully yelled out ‘Yeah!’ and patted his stomach as he handed the shoe to his mate Ryan, so the Canadian-born actor could also give it a try.
Ryan flexed his muscles and then skolled the beer from the shoe in quick time as an impressed Hugh looked on, with the pair cheerfully hugging each other after finishing the Aussie ritual.
However, in a shock moment, a tipsy looking Ryan fell to his knees upon letting go of Hugh, to uproarious laughter as he quickly stood up.
Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have fully embraced an iconic Australian tradition by doing a shoey on the set of their latest series
Hugh and Ryan were seen drinking from a sneaker during an on-set break
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‘Drink responsibly,’ Hugh then cheekily told the crowd, as he joined them in a chant of Aussie, Aussie, Aussie, Oi, Oi, Oi.
Hugh captioned the clip with some excited words: ‘I would say it’s been a good 35 years since my last shoey!!!’
Many of Hugh’s 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.’
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.
Ryan flexed his muscles and then skolled the beer as an impressed Hugh looked on
‘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.’
The adrenaline-fuelled championship sees national teams race identical 50-foot foiling catamarans capable of reaching speeds of up to 100km/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 was seen cheerfully posing with an Aussie 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.
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