Social Media Goes Wild For Ryan Reynolds' Soccer Documentary

Ryan Reynolds' documentary series, in which he and Rob McElhenney, a television/movie star, buy an unproven fifth-tier Welsh soccer team in the hope of changing the fortunes of the club, has been viewed by a lot of social media.

Although it is not clear why the celebrities bought Wrexham Football Club's football team The documentary series Welcome to Wrexham (FX) has already attracted a few soccer fans in the US.

One man tweeted that he had no idea that an American from Kansas was now a fan for the "soccer team" in Wales. Another person called the show "elite television" after only one episode.

Some have also compared the stars' efforts to improve rankings to the comedy Ted Lasso in which a coach from America is hired to coach an English soccer club despite having limited knowledge of the game.

One woman told me that she was getting discouraged that Ted Lasso would return for the third season. But Reynolds and McElhenney are filling that void.

Others online also said they hope the team 'makes it up the ranks and is an 'true underdog tale with one person saying that it shows the magic of sports and, man, does it give me goosebumps and make me weep with tears.

The FX docuseries Welcome to Wrexham follows Ryan Reynolds, right and Rob McElhenney's left, efforts to improve the Welsh soccer team's standings

In a clip from the show posted online, McElhenney, right, expresses his concerns about buying the team however, Reynolds, left, assures him that it will work.

Some have compared it to Ted Lasso, an American comedy series in which a coach of football is appointed to coach an English team despite having no knowledge of the sport.

The docuseries follows Reynolds (best known for his part in It's Always Sunny, Philadelphia) as McElhenney and McElhenney decide to buy the fifth-tier team in a small town in Wales.

McElhenney uploaded a clip from the show online. The two actors can be seen in the stadium discussing the possibility of buying the team that is failing.

McElhenney, 45 McElhenney, 45, informs Reynolds that there is a risk for the two of them. McElhenney goes on to say that there's a story in which they are villains. Reynolds jokes and replies"That's the way I'm thinking about.

Yes, if it doesn't work, then we go "What do we do? We have to sell it. And then we're the bad guys.' McElhenney considers.

Reynolds 45, who is 45, appears to be refusing to even consider this possibility. minecraft McElhenney repeats it back at Reynolds.

Reynolds assures Reynolds that the system will work.

The two actors do decide to purchase the team, promising to raise it to the fourth tier by the completion of their first full season despite their limited knowledge of the sport.

The show has been praised on social media from fans who are cheering for the fifth-tier team

It is not clear what the reason was for the two celebs to buy the soccer club from the small Welsh town. They are shown here with young fans at the stadium.

The actors hope to raise the team (pictured) to the fourth-tier by the season's end.

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Still, townies seem to be in love with the idea of Hollywood bigwigs buying their team.

As Angie Han writes for The Hollywood Reporter, 'the series is a true love affair with the players, staff and most importantly the fans associated with Wexham.

A large portion of each episode are devoted to interviews with locals who talk about how the sport means to them or the friendships they've found among other fans, or what everyday life in Wrexham is like.'

But Han goes on to write that the show has not been able to provide a deep understanding of the fans and of the town.

It also fails to show the backlash caused by two celebrities who have money buying the club or from a mass firing as they try to improve the club.

The show is mostly about the reactions of the residents and the actors.

They have relied on their celebrity to secure endorsements for the team.

McElhenney and Reynolds were capable of recognizing their weaknesses in managing a soccer club and instead focus their efforts on promoting the sport.

Their celebrity status has allowed them to establish partnerships with TikTok and Expedia, EA Sports, Reynolds' Aviation Gin, and EA Sports. They've also been able to attract top talent with their money and have been in a position to finance upgrades to Racecourse Ground - the oldest international football stadium in the world.

'It's effectively one long commercial for Reynolds McElhenney's newest joint investment and a pretty savvy one at that,' Han writes, as some on social media say they'll buy Wrexham jerseys or inquire how they can view the games in the US.

Han states, however, that Welcome to Wrexham appears to be polished for its own good. It's certainly not the first show to be subject to such criticism.

'At least this one leaves a warm and fuzzy feeling behind, and can inspire as much love for the ordinary fans as for the celebrities who have brought them here.'

'Welcome to Wrexham' TV Review: Ryan Reynolds Saves a Soccer Team - The Hollywood Reporter