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Animal Planet Alum Daniel "DannyBoo" James III Returns to TV With Independent Travel Series Adventures with DannyBoo and Friends Premiering September 30th

Top Quote Actor Daniel "DannyBoo" James III steps into the creator economy as Executive Producer of a new unscripted travel series taking friends to Europe's most iconic destinations, premiering September 30, 2026 on YouTube. End Quote
  • Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA (1888PressRelease) May 23, 2026 - DannyBoo Productions announces the September 30, 2026 global premiere of Adventures with DannyBoo and Friends, an independent unscripted travel series starring actor and Executive Producer Daniel "DannyBoo" James III. Known to television audiences from ABC's Crash Course, Animal Planet's Hillbilly Handfishin', the History Channel, and the design series Southern Hospitality, Daniel returns to screens after a 14-year break as creator, star, and owner under his own production banner. The series launches on YouTube and DannyBoo Productions official website with weekly episode releases.

    Adventures with DannyBoo and Friends follows Daniel alongside co-stars Robbie Bates-Buchanan and Francisca Sturgeon, two close friends from his personal circle rather than a casting call. Neither has ever boarded an international flight. Their unfiltered, unscripted reactions to experiencing the wider world for the first time form the emotional core of the series. Season one begins in Seattle and takes the trio to Rome before continuing through European destinations revealed as the season unfolds, building toward a multiyear journey that culminates in Daniel's 50th birthday gala in Tuscany in 2028.

    "People see the postcard version of travel. This show is what it actually feels like when you leave everything familiar behind with the people who know you best, the nerves, the joy, the ugly cry, and the moments you know you will talk about for the rest of your lives," said Daniel James III.

    The decision to return to television came in January 2026 at the Apollo Theater Roadshow Grammy weekend event in Los Angeles, where Daniel committed to stepping back in front of the camera on his own terms. Launching alongside the series is a brand partnership with AALLYN, a line of bags and jewelry founded by designer Allyn, reflecting a shared commitment to people who live full, active lives. Viewers can use code DANNYBOO15 for 15% off at AALLYN dot com. Full episodes, extras, and show updates are available at DannyBoo dot com.

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