Welcome to Wrexham

In 2021, FX placed an order for Welcome to Wrexham, a docuseries about Mac and his business partner Ryan Reynolds taking ownership of a historic yet struggling Football Club. In 2020, Mac and Reynolds teamed up, before ever meeting in person, to take over chairman duties of the Club in hopes to turn the organization into an underdog story the entire world could root for.

Career Highlights

Emmy®-winner Rob Mac is the creative force behind It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, the critically acclaimed FX comedy series in which he co-stars and serves as executive producer and writer. The 16th season of the television phenomenon premiered in June 2023. In 2019, it was announced that the series was renewed for four additional seasons – therefore shattering the record as the longest-running live-action television sitcom in history. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been positioned as a cultural juggernaut on a global scale for its unapologetic satirizing of human nature – consistently delivering record-breaking ratings year after year.Mac is also the creator, executive producer and star of Mythic Quest, the acclaimed comedy series that debuted on Apple TV+ in February 2020. The series, which is co-created by Megan Ganz and Charlie Day and is a co-production of Ubisoft and Lionsgate Television, is set in the development studio of one of the most popular video games in the world. Since its launch, Mythic Quest has been lauded by critics and audiences and is recognized among fans as one of the best comedies on television. The series recently returned for its fourth season in January 2025.In 2021, FX placed a two-season order for Welcome to Wrexham, a docuseries tracking the dreams and people of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, as Mac and his business partner Ryan Reynolds take ownership of the town's historic football club. The year prior, Mac and Reynolds teamed up (before ever meeting in person) to take over chairman duties of the football club, in hopes to turn the organization into an underdog story the entire world could root for – regardless of their experience with sports or working with one another. Under the helm of Mac and Reynolds, the team recently secured the National League title and advanced to the coveted Football League – for the first time in 15 years. Since taking over ownership, the club's value has increased by an approximate 300%. The inaugural season was beloved by critics and audiences worldwide and won five Emmy Awards including Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program as well as the coveted Critics Choice Documentary Award in 2022. The series recently premiered its third season, and has been praised as "smart, self-aware and touching" and "better than before." Welcome to Wrexham will premiere its fourth season on May 15, 2025.Mac, in collaboration with Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton, recently debuted their whiskey line Four Walls which is a tribute to the bar (Paddy's Pub) from their hit TV series. All proceeds from this limited collection have been / will be donated to 501c-3 non-profit organizations benefiting the bartending community.A native of Philadelphia, Mac started his career working as an actor in small parts on the East Coast until moving to Los Angeles. It was there he connected with Glenn Howerton (who co-wrote the series) and re-connected with Day (the two met on the 2001 horror movie Campfire Stories) and the three filmed the pilot for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia on a camcorder.

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Rob McElhenney is the WAFC Co-Chairman of the Red Dragons football club.

Rob McElhenney headshot wearing a beige zip up sweater

Rob McElhenney | Welcome to Wrexham on FX

Rob McElhenney | WAFC Co-Chairman | Welcome to Wrexham on FX

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Welcome to Wrexham is a docuseries about Ryan Reynolds and his business partner Rob McElhenney taking ownership of a historic yet struggling Football Club. In 2020, McElhenney and Reynolds teamed up, before ever meeting in person, to take over chairman duties of the Club in hopes to turn the organization into an underdog story the entire world could root for.

Ryan Reynolds Headshot wearing a green jacket with a Wrexham logo a tan button up underneath

Humphrey Ker headshot wearing a white button up under a grey sweater, wearing tortoise printed glasses.

Shaun Harvey headshot wearing a pink sweater with a pink checkered button up underneath, sitting in the stands.

Michael Williamson headshot wearing a brown sweater over a white button up, in beige rimmed glasses, in front of a window.

Phil Parkinson headshot wearing a black jacket with a Wrexham logo

Paul Mullin headshot wearing a red shirt with a striped collar

Steven Fletcher headshot, wearing his WAFC jersey and his hair pulled back in a neat bun.

Elliot Lee headshot wearing a blue t-shirt, standing in front of a window

Ollie Rathbone headshot, wearing a brown button up with a white shirt peaking underneath, standing in front of window blinds.

Jacob Mendy headshot wearing a white shirt, standing in front of a neutral background

Arthur Okonkwo headshot in a red WAFC tshirt in a dimly lit room.

Gemma Owen headshot wearing a black zip up sitting in front of a window

Rosie Hughes headshot wearing a green zip up sherpa jacket

Lili Jones wearing a tan pull over hoodie sitting in front of a window

Phoebe Davies headshot, wearing a brown sweater with her hair tied back, sitting in front of a frame on the wall.

Ryan Reynolds Headshot wearing a blue button up and suit jacket

Josh Drisko headshot wearing a black hat and sunglasses standing outside of the Sydney Opera House

Black and white headshot of Bryan Rowland in a button up shirt

Jeff Luini headshot in black and white wearing a v-neck shirt

Nick Frenkel wearing a white shirt, sitting in front of a flower bush

George Dewey headshot wearing a khaki shirt standing outside

Andrew Fried Headshot wearing a black shirt and jacket

Dane Lillegard headshot wearing a white shirt in black and white filter

Sarina Roma headshot wearing gold hoop earrings with a beige background

Headshot of Andy Thomas wearing a black baseball cap and sunglasses

Rob McElhenney | WAFC Co-Chairman | Welcome to Wrexham on FX

Welcome to Wrexham

Career Highlights

Rob Mac
as WAFC Co-Owner & Chairman / Executive Producer

Ryan Reynolds
as WAFC Co-Owner & Chairman / Executive Producer

Humphrey Ker
as WAFC Executive Director / Executive Producer

Rob McElhenney | WAFC Co-Chairman | Welcome to Wrexham on FX

Ryan Reynoldsas WAFC Co-Owner & Chairman / Executive Producer

Humphrey Keras WAFC Executive Director / Executive Producer

Ryan Reynolds
as WAFC Co-Owner & Chairman / Executive Producer

Humphrey Ker
as WAFC Executive Director / Executive Producer