FX's First Look at 'Welcome To Wrexham' Leans Into 'Ted Lasso'

The new season of Ted Lasso would normally be premiering on Apple TV+ right about now, but delays in filming the third and final season means production is still ongoing. However, those looking to fill that "Americans try to save a football team" hole in their schedule are in luck. FX's newest series, Welcome to Wrexham, is the real-life chronicles of a Hollywood actor who did just that. And though the results aren't quite as sweet as Lasso, the big heart and cross-culture love of sport stays true.

It's not often this blog has the occasion to mention Ryan Reynolds, one of Hollywood's more ambitious strivers and a self-made Marvel superhero success. But the Canadian comedian took his A-list clout and millions and teamed up with Rob McElhenney, an American actor. The latter is not as well known (unless you're a big fan of It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia). While most of us huddled at home in lockdown in the early months of 2020, Reynolds and McElhenney bought the Welsh football team Wrexham AFC.

In most cases, most people would overlook the odd purchase of a small-time club of a sport that's not all that marketed in the U.S. But Reynolds also took his clout and millions over to his Disney masters, pointed out what a great story their venture would make, and now there's a docuseries produced by FX and streaming on Hulu. Moreover, the trailer looks like it might be exactly what viewers want from sports stories.