At first, everything indicated that it was nonsense. But no, buying Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool) and Rob McElhaney (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) Wrexham from a small working-class town in Wales is not a simple publicity stunt, but a real financial commitment. and human.
The documentary series Welcome to Wrexham followed the takeover of the club from the start of the project, and then the growing involvement of the two actors. From the first meeting with the club’s chief executives, to discovering the city and its most emblematic residents, the series immerses us in the daily life of the club in the fifth division of the British Championship.
We enjoy when Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhaney gradually discover the specifics of football (so-called football on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean), learn basic Welsh (spoken by a third of the natives of Wales) or not yet stop at the turf, the pub. where the supporters of the club usually gather.
Premier League goal
The series also brilliantly exploits the codes of sports entertainment, keeping Wrexham’s promotion to League Two, Britain’s fourth division, in suspense until the end. And in the long run to keep the dream of entering the Premier League.
Both in defeat and in victory, the team can always count on the unwavering support of fans, who are always present in thousands at the Hippodrome field, in the stands of one of the oldest football stadiums in the world!
The stands of the Racecourse Ground became a frequent passage for Hollywood stars:
After an introductory first season of 18 episodes, Welcome to Wrexham returns today for a second season. the opportunity to follow the club’s fifteenth consecutive season in the National League; After missing out on promotion last season, the players now know they have no room for error!
Blending rock’n’roll sporting values with a social climate reminiscent of Ken Loach’s films, Welcome to Wrexham also acts as a sort of Ted lasso attached to real life. In short, you don’t need to be a football fan to appreciate this addictive and above all entertaining documentary series.
Season 2 of the documentary series Welcome to Wrexham can be seen every Tuesday exclusively on Disney+.
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Camila Luna is a writer at Gossipify, where she covers the latest movies and television series. With a passion for all things entertainment, Camila brings her unique perspective to her writing and offers readers an inside look at the industry. Camila is a graduate from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in English and is also a avid movie watcher.
