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From Hollywood to Wales!
Ryan ReynoldsandRob McElhenney’s purchase of a Welsh soccer club will be the focus of a documentary series for FX, the network announced on Tuesday.
TitledWelcome to Wrexham, the forthcoming project will follow the actors' acquisition of the Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC, as well as the lives of the residents of the small town in Wales. A two-season order has been placed for the FX series.
The pair teased the news in avideoshared on social media, in which they talk about the forthcoming project while standing beside a Welsh translator, who is less than enthused about translating for the two stars.
“Rob McElhenney has been an all star on Team FX for years and now has partnered with the formidable Ryan Reynolds to bring glory to the ‘Red Dragons’ in the docuseries,Welcome to Wrexham,” Nick Grad, president of original programming at FX Entertainment, said in astatement.
“Rob and Ryan will take fans inside the sport as never before, pairing their genuine love for the game with the welcome challenge of building on the heritage of this club,” he added.
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Back in September, it was first revealed that theDeadpoolstar and theIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiacreatormade a joint bidto invest in the team.
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Later in February, McElhenney and Reynolds were confirmed as owners. In ajoint statement, the pair said, “It is a special day for the two of us to become the latest stewards in the long and storied history of Wrexham AFC.”
“Together with the players, the staff, the fans, and the local community, we can now pursue our goal to grow the team and return it to the EFL in front of increased attendances, and in an improved stadium, while making a positive difference to the wider community in Wrexham,” they added.
source: people.com
