Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney take up unexpected role in Wrexham’s Swansea derby clash

Wrexham A.F.C. continued its remarkable journey under the ownership of Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, but this time the spotlight shifted away from the pitch.

During the much-anticipated derby clash against Swansea City A.F.C., the celebrity duo took on an unexpected role by joining the Sky Sports commentary team.

The appearance was arranged to celebrate five years since the actors completed their $2.5 million takeover of Wrexham in February 2021, a move that sparked one of the most fascinating stories in modern football.

Since then, the Welsh club has risen dramatically from the National League and now finds itself pushing toward the higher tiers of English football.

Celebrating five years of a remarkable journey

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney reflected on the bold and experimental nature of their venture while addressing their latest challenge—commentating on a live football match.

"As with our decision to take over Wrexham five years ago, we genuinely have no idea how this is going to go, but we will give it our best."

Their involvement added a unique dimension to the broadcast as they offered fans an unconventional perspective on one of the most heated rivalries in Welsh football.

A new challenge outside their comfort zone

Despite their global fame and on-screen experience, the pair admitted that stepping into a live commentary role was far from simple. Calling a professional football match in real time presented a completely new challenge for the club’s owners.

"Neither of us have called a sporting event of any variety, let alone a sport we basically learned the rules of five years ago."

The broadcast also featured special guests joining the duo in the booth, creating a lively and entertaining atmosphere throughout the match.

Wrexham keep promotion hopes alive

While Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's commentary experiment entertained viewers, the action on the pitch remained crucial for the home side.

Under the leadership of manager Phil Parkinson, Wrexham secured an impressive 2–0 victory over Swansea, strengthening their position in the play-off race.

The win not only boosted their promotion hopes but also marked another memorable chapter in the club’s extraordinary rise since the Hollywood takeover.