This image released by FX shows Ryan Reynolds, left, and Rob McElhenney in a scene from the docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham," which follows Reynolds and McElhenney as they takeover the lower-league Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC. (Patrick McElhenney/FX via AP)
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney share big news for Wrexham AFC fans – and it’s coming soon
The Wrexham A.F.C. co-owners are back in business!
production on Deadpool 3 may have paused due to the SAG-AFTRA strikes, but things just keep on moving for Ryan Reynolds, who is set to make his return with Rob McElhenney once again.
Their hugely popular docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham, is finally returning for a second season after the first wrapped in October, and it’s coming sooner than you’d think.
The announcement was made with the first poster for the new installment. The official second season of the FX show will premiere on Hulu on September 12, capturing some of the highs and lows of their last Wrexham A.F.C. season, including their celebrated league promotion after being declared champions of the 2022-23 National League.
With the recent promotion, the club will compete in League Two, the fourth and lowest division of England’s primary professional soccer system. The men’s team clinched the Champions Trophy after an exciting 3-1 victory against Boreham Wood in April, their first league title in 45 years.
The first season ended with the team’s loss at the 2021-22 National League playoff semi-finals, ending on a dejected yet optimistic note.
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The announcement was shared on their social media page with the caption: “To win it all, you have to give everything. FX’s Welcome to Wrexham season 2 premieres September 12.”
The first trailer for the new season was released during the halftime of Wrexham’s pre-season game against Chelsea on July 19, with the official announcement of its release coming days after.
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Earlier in the month, the series, which received critical acclaim, was revealed to have been nominated for six Primetime Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program.
Taking to social media, co-owners Ryan and Rob shared an emotional message, writing: “The story of Wrexham has resonated with millions of people because you don’t have to be Welsh or a football fan to be moved by this town.
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“We are so grateful for today’s six Emmy nominations and are continuously [honored] the people of Wrexham allow us to tell their tale,” their statement continued, ending with the phrase: “Diolch! Cymru am byth!” which translates to: “Thank you! Wales forever!”
