2026 Nominees

The Cast of "Welcome to Wrexham"

Production Company: More Better Productions, Maximum Effort, 3 Arts Entertainment and Boardwalk Pictures

Produced for: FX on Hulu

Executive Producer (Production Company): Josh Drisko, Jeff Luini, Bryan Rowland, Andy Thomas, Andrew Fried, Sarina Roma, Dane Lillegard, Nicholas Frenkel, George Dewey, Rob Mac, Ryan Reynolds, Humphrey Ker

Executive Producer (network/platform): N/A

Country or Territory where first released: USA

Synopsis:

Welcome to Wrexham might initially seem like a sports documentary about two Hollywood stars taking over a struggling football club, but at its heart, it is an emotionally resonant and deeply human story about connection, community, and the power of belief. As much about the people of Wrexham as the club itself, the show paints an intricate portrait of a town striving for identity and hope against a backdrop of economic uncertainty, bound together by a shared love for their team.

The show dives into what happens when two outsiders—Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney—take over a historic yet faltering football club in Wales. Despite the headline-grabbing owners, the series focuses on the town itself: the devoted fans who stake their hopes and dreams on the team’s success and the players who carry the weight of a town’s aspirations on their shoulders. Through this lens, the series explores broader themes of pride, resilience, and the cultural significance of sport in unifying a community.