Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney to provide live commentary for Wrexham’s Championship clash
Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are set to offer live commentary for Wrexham’s Championship match against Swansea on March 13, marking a unique venture for the Hollywood pair, reports BritPanorama.
This initiative coincides with the five-year anniversary of their ownership of the Welsh club. The narration will take place at STōK Cae Ras and is described by Sky Sports as a “first-of-its-kind” experience.
Fans are encouraged to tune in from 7pm on Sky Sports Football, with the special broadcast titled “Live from Wrexham with Rob & Ryan” featuring Sky Sports presenter David Prutton alongside the co-owners.
Throughout the evening, they will provide match analysis, real-time reactions, and behind-the-scenes insights, accompanied by a selection of high-profile guests. The entire commentary will run concurrently with the standard match broadcast.
Kick-off is slated for 8pm, and the coverage begins one hour prior. Reynolds and Mac have emphasised that they do not consider themselves experts in live sports commentary. “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,” the duo stated. They acknowledged their limited experience, saying, “Neither of us have called a sporting event of any variety, let alone a sport we basically learned the rules of five years ago.”
Their journey with Wrexham has been remarkable; since acquiring the club in 2021 for £2 million, they have achieved three consecutive promotions—an unprecedented feat in English football. Currently, Wrexham sits in sixth place in the Championship, vying for a potential fourth consecutive promotion to the Premier League.
They enter this match on the back of strong form, having won five of their last seven league games, and are just five points away from third-placed Millwall. Before facing Swansea, Wrexham will take on Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round this Saturday.
With anticipation surrounding this live commentary event, the approach of Reynolds and Mac illustrates how sport can bridge the worlds of entertainment and football, promising to offer an entertaining and unpredictable night for fans.
