Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have enjoyed tremendous success since their takeover of Wrexham in 2021.
Wrexham have been completely transformed over the last four and a bit years, in large part due to their terrific owners.
Rob McElhenney was inspired by Sunderland to buy a football team, eventually opting to purchase Wrexham.
The Always Sunny star brought Ryan Reynolds into the fold and together, the duo have helped the Red Dragons climb out of the National League and to potentially within 180 minutes of reaching the Championship.
Wrexham have posted record profits after the release of their latest accounts, with a large chunk of their revenue brought about by their owners.
Ryan Reynolds shares reason Welcome to Wrexham is so successful
Thanks to the high-profile nature of Rob and Ryan, they were able to launch a docuseries to cover their journey as owners of a football club.
‘Welcome to Wrexham‘ has brought the club fans from all around the world, raising the team and town’s profile massively.
Wales’ First Minister praised McElhenney and Reynolds for the impact they have had at Wrexham in an interview last week.
And now, speaking to TIME, Ryan has shared a very detailed insight into why their documentary has worked ‘so well’.
He said: “With Wrexham, there’s a docuseries because it resonates for people and there’s a Wrexham in every country. There’s a Wrexham in almost every state in the union, and even the state up north, Canada.
“I love stories that connect with people on that level. Rob comes from a working-class family, and I come from a working-class family. You understand that when industry dies or leaves in that post-Thatcherism era, it creates a real depression.
“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.”
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Welcome to Wrexham season 4 release date
Fans will not have to wait too much longer to get their fix of Welcome to Wrexham, with a new series now right around the corner.
Reynolds sent a teasing message after news broke that the latest installment of the show will air for the first time on May 15.
Fans in the United Kingdom will be able to view Season 4 of the series on the Disney+ app.
Meanwhile, those looking to watch from the United States will get a first look on FX before Welcome to Wrexham is released on Hulu.