National Geographichas given the green light to a new series titledUnderdogswithRyan Reynoldsset to narrate.

These overlooked superstars come in all sizes, shapes and smells.

Theyre the outcasts and the troublemakers, brash, unsophisticated, flatulent, incontinent and often unhinged.

Ryan Reynolds

Ryan ReynoldsAxelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

But theyre also warriors, team players and evil geniuses.

I love nature series and I love making things my kids can actually watch, said Reynolds.

Were already having a lot of fun trying to bring a new voice to animal docs.

WGA West building in Hollywood

The series will be produced by Wildstar Films and Maximum Effort.

Reynolds executive produces alongside George Dewey for Maximum Effort.

Underdogsexplores the animal world with a fresh, fun and highly entertaining perspective.