“Welcome to Wrexham,” the FX docuseries following Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC, has been renewed for a fifth season.
Additionally, FX set a summer premiere window for “Necaxa,” a new docuseries from the “Welcome to Wrexham” producers.
Following their success with Wrexham AFC, Reynolds and McElhenney bought a stake in Mexico’s Club Necaxa, as Variety exclusively reported in April 2024.
That July, FX greenlit a “Wrexham”-style docuseries about the soccer team, which Eva Longoria also has a stake in.
Executive producers include McElhenney, Reynolds, Wrexham AFC executive director Humphrey Ker, Josh Drisko, Bryan Rowland, Jeff Luini, Nick Frenkel, George Dewey and Boardwalk Pictures’ Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, Sarina Roma, and Andy Thomas.
The FX documentary series “Welcome to Wrexham,” which followed Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s ownership of the Welsh soccer team Wrexham AFC, has been extended for a fifth season.
The new documentary series “Necaxa,” produced by the same team behind “Welcome to Wrexham,” also has a summer premiere window set by FX. As Variety exclusively revealed in April 2024, Reynolds and McElhenney acquired stock in Mexico’s Club Necaxa after their success with Wrexham AFC. A “Wrexham”-style documentary series about the soccer team, in which Eva Longoria also has a stake, was approved by FX that July.
With the assistance of Reynolds and McElhenney, Longoria aims to “reignite the soul of one of Mexico’s oldest and most storied football clubs” in “Necaxa,” according to a recent synopsis. “A turbulent, transformational time marked by staff shake-ups, career-defining injuries, and the undying grit of a football team determined to defy expectations and deliver hope to its city of Aguascalientes, Mexico” is what the series centers on. Club Necaxa, formerly a dominant force in Mexican football, has endured decades of upheaval, including moves, relegation struggles, and almost constant reinvention. A fervent core of devoted supporters still holds onto the hope that their beloved “Rayos” will one day rise again, despite the fact that its legacy has flashed in and out of the national spotlight. “.”.
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“The events that have transpired in Wrexham, Wales, are truly remarkable, and Rob and Ryan have contributed to making Wrexham AFC one of the greatest sports stories of our time.”. “Now, with Eva Longoria, they’re working together to support the goals and dreams of the Aguascalientes community and Necaxa fans as well,” said Nick Grad, president of FX Entertainment. As the Club embarks on the Championship, the next phase of its fanciful journey, everyone is thrilled to watch them bring the same love and support to Mexico as they will to the fifth season of Welcome to Wrexham. This summer, we are starting the journey with our partners at Disney+ Latin America with Necaxa. “.”.
Longoria, Reynolds, McElhenney, Cris Abrego, Rachelle Mendez, Nick Frenkel, Jackie Cohn, George Dewey, Alex Fumero, and Diana E. are among the executive producers of “Necaxa.”. Gonzales. Maximum Effort, Hyphenate Media Group, More Better Productions, and 3 Arts Entertainment are the producers of the series.
Wrexham AFC executive director Humphrey Ker, Reynolds, McElhenney, Josh Drisko, Bryan Rowland, Jeff Luini, Nick Frenkel, George Dewey, and Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, Sarina Roma, and Andy Thomas from Boardwalk Pictures are among the executive producers. The series is produced by Boardwalk Pictures, 3 Arts Entertainment, Maximum Effort, and More Better Productions.
