Disney+ has commissioned a new Hulu Original feature-length documentary film from Whisper to follow Spencer Matthews as he embarks on a seemingly impossible expedition: completing seven full distance triathlons across seven continents in just three weeks.

The feature-length documentary, “Breaking Spencer Matthews (w/t),” is produced by Whisper (“Sven,” “Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes”) and comes three years after Matthews’ first Disney+ film “Finding Michael.”

Beyond the physical feat, the film is an “intimate exploration of men’s mental health, confronting themes of identity, addiction, and grief.”

The film is exhilarating, hilarious, and terrifying in equal measure, culminating in the ultimate test… the seventh full distance triathlon in Antarctica, where simply entering the freezing waters may prove to be the greatest challenge of all. As well as the thrills and high-stakes action, the documentary also provides plenty of laughs, featuring the hilarious side of Spencer that audiences know and love. His trademark humour and magnetic personality bring fun and infectious energy to the story. With his close friend and guide, Chris Taylor, by his side Spencer embarks on an adventure that pushes them to physical and psychological limits. Together, they face a challenge that will quite literally bring them to breaking point.

Spencer Matthews says: “This challenge has become about far more than completing seven Ironman’s across all seven continents. What began as an extreme physical pursuit has evolved into a journey of self-discovery and transformation that has tested me in ways I could never have anticipated. There were moments of exhaustion, doubt, and struggle where I had to dig deeper than ever before, treading a fine line between one of the greatest adventures imaginable and life-threatening danger.

I’m proud to share that journey with audiences through Disney+ and Whisper. After ‘Finding Michael,’ it means a great deal to continue working with Disney+ and to explore another deeply personal chapter of my life. I hope this film inspires people to question their own limits and to see that what feels impossible, physically, emotionally, or personally can often be the very thing that transforms us.”

“Breaking Spencer Matthews (w/t)” was commissioned by Angela Jain, Head of Content, Disney+ EMEA, and Sean Doyle, VP, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA. It will be directed by Whisper’s Chris Grubb (“Sven,” “Ben Stokes: Phoenix from the Ashes”) and produced by Drew Masters (“14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible,” “Sven”), Daniel Tait (“Built in Birmingham: Brady & the Blues”) and Tom Beard (“Finding Michael”).

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