Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhaney are more than just two famous and talented comedy actors, as they also have a common interest in football, which they made clear when they became majority shareholders of Welsh team Wrexham AFC. now, The pair set their sights on Mexico, as they became its shareholder partners Club Necaxa.
According to Variety, Reynolds and McElhenny bought a significant, though still less than 51%, share of Club Necaxa, the famous Aguascalientes soccer team. Thanks to Eva Longoria, who is also a partner in this company, it became a realityand convinced two comedians to join the group.
Let us remember that in 2021, Club Necaxa was acquired by Al Tylis and Sam Porter, a couple of entrepreneurs who focus on growing this team in recent years. Eventually, Longoria joined the deal, and now Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhaney are part of a deal that’s becoming increasingly popular among Hollywood stars.
This is nothing new for Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, who acquired Wrexham AFC in 2020 for $2.5 million. The pair were not only responsible for reviving the Wales team, But they have also produced a documentary series focusing on the community that surrounds the football clubSomething that won five Emmy Awards in 2023.
At this point it is unknown if a production of this style is already planned for the Necaxa Club., but the possibility that the new shareholder partner is something to increase the popularity of this team not only in Mexico, but worldwide, is not ruled out. On a related note, you can watch the new trailer here Deadpool and Wolverine.
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Considering the popularity of the series Ravens Club, it’s likely Reynolds and McElhenny will opt for some sort of production focused on a clear narrative rather than replicating what they did in Wells. We can only wait to see what the future holds.
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