Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively are rejoicing alongside the Wrexham AFC family after the Welsh football club secured a monumental promotion from League One to the Championship League on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This victory marks Wrexham’s third consecutive promotion and brings the club just one step away from the coveted Premier League.
From Ambitious Dream to Reality
When Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, co-stars known for “Deadpool” and “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” purchased Wrexham AFC in 2021, their goal was bold: to elevate the struggling club to the top tier of English football. Reynolds recalled their initial press conference where their Premier League ambition was met with laughter, but he insisted, “We were serious.”
Reflecting on the journey, Reynolds expressed a deep connection with the community, saying, “It’s not merely a place with a narrative of highs and lows; it’s also an EMOTION… Sometimes, a feeling can be just as impactful-if not more so-than a memory.”
Celebrations and Support
Reynolds shared heartfelt moments on Instagram, including embraces with McElhenney and his wife, Blake Lively, who also celebrated the team’s success on her Instagram story. Lively praised the “Back to Back to Back” achievements and lauded the affection and admiration the duo brings to Wrexham, saying their partnership “fosters more happiness, more opportunities, more magic, and more history.”
“Welcome to Wrexham” Returns
The fourth season of the Emmy-winning documentary series Welcome to Wrexham is set to premiere on May 15, 2025. The show chronicles Reynolds and McElhenney’s efforts to transform Wrexham AFC from a lower-tier club into a competitive force in elite football. Since its debut in 2022, the series has won eight Emmy Awards, captivating audiences worldwide with its blend of sports, community, and personal stories.