The worlds of Hollywood and athletics are inextricably linked. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have taken this connection to a whole new level. The duo entered the sport’s genre when they took over the Welsh team, Wrexham AFC, in 2020. Their presence in the stands, as well as their docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham, undoubtedly drew attention to the team and Wales. However, the duo now wishes to spread their team’s magic in Hollywood as well.

The renowned actors have devised a game-changing strategy to rally American support for Wrexham AFC.

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have a plan of action for Wrexham

Wrexham has received a lot of attention since the actor’s takeover of the team, including a record-breaking promotion from the National League last season. However, the actors now want to place the Red Dragons on the global stage: America. In order to achieve this, they are collaborating with the Men in Blazers podcast to make the American public “fall in love” with the English team.

In relation to the aforementioned partnership, Rob McElhenney stated that “the team, city, and community” makes it difficult for him not to fall in love with the football club. Furthermore, he is excited about the collaboration between the Men in Blazers and SToK, which will provide a weekly peek of the team to their American audiences, allowing a new generation of individuals to discover “the joy this team can bring.” The collaboration will include around 30 weekly episodes in which the viewers will learn more about the English team.

There is no doubt that Reynolds and McElhenney’s presence in Wrexham has had a significant impact on the entire community. However, with wonderful things come a handful of downsides.

Wrexham local describes the drawbacks since the duo’s takeover

From winning matches to leading the Red Dragons to gain promotion after a fifteen-year wait, the actor’s magic elevated the team to a global platform. Furthermore, their presence boosted the town’s tourism to a whole new level. While rising tourism has been good, it has also had a number of drawbacks. A local previously stated in an interview with The Sun that “it’s a bit of a nightmare on match days” owing to the constant traffic and parking.

Another local, Richard Huges, told the media source that the town, which was once humble, has now become a tourist destination. Furthermore, guests frequently disregard traffic and parking restrictions and park anywhere they like, leaving residents stuck in their homes. He also recalled an occasion in which two fans became enraged and began hitting each other, causing considerable disruption.

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