Ryan Reynolds has been discussing the role he and Rob McElhenney play in Welcome to Wrexham.
Welcome to Wrexham has taken the world by storm since it his aired on Disney+, FX, and Hulu.
Following their takeover of Wrexham in February 2021, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney quickly set about trying to grow the club’s profile.
One of the main driving forces behind this, as well as some interesting TikTioks, was the launching of a documentary series.
McElhenney was inspired by Sunderland and their Netflix docuseries ‘Sunderland Till I Die’, so it’s not surprising that the North American duo wanted to launch their own version.
Welcome to Wrexham has since seen the Red Dragons expand their fanbase massively, pulling in fresh eyes from all around the globe.
Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesRyan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s role in Welcome to Wrexham
Wrexham will tour Australia during their 2025 pre-season – something that obviously would not have happened pre-takeover.
Meanwhile, Reynolds and McElhenney have been praised for the impact the duo have had on the town.
Now, the former has been discussing Welcome to Wrexham and the role he and Rob play in it.
The series has given new and old fans a detailed look into the lives of players, the town, and much more.
But Reynolds, speaking to TIME, has now shared that he and McElhenney only appear in the documentary when they need to explain something.
He stated: “I treat it like a church, and I respect it. We really aren’t pulling them into our story – we just wanted to be a part of theirs. That’s why, if you watch the show, we’re only there if we need to explain something.”
Why Welcome to Wrexham is so successful
Welcome to Wrexham Season 4’s release date was announced earlier this month.
Reynolds sent a message after it was confirmed that the show will return to our screens on May 15, 2025.
It will be available on Disney+, FX, and Hulu, depending on where in the world you are watching from.
It’s expected to be a huge season, documenting the club’s battle to secure League One promotion, and Reynolds has also spoken about why Welcome to Wrexham is so successful this week.
He said: “Why it works so well is because the football club and the community, they’re one.
“It’s the third oldest football club on earth, it plays in the oldest international stadium, and it’s like a church. There are hundreds, maybe thousands of people’s ashes scattered on the pitch.”