Ryan Reynolds leads Welcome to Wrexham Necaxa spin-off as the franchise expands its reach to Mexico, offering a new look at the journey of Club Necaxa, based in Aguascalientes. The docuseries enlists actors Rob McElhenney and Eva Longoria, promising an inside view into the club’s transformation with exclusive behind-the-scenes stories and the show’s newly revealed title, Necaxa.
New Chapter in Mexico: The Next Phase of the Wrexham Narrative
The latest development in the popular Welcome to Wrexham franchise centers on Club Necaxa, the storied football team from Aguascalientes, Mexico. Over a year ago, Reynolds and McElhenney hinted at acquiring a stake in the club, and now, with Eva Longoria joining the project, anticipation has quickly grown. Their new venture aims to capture the unique challenges and enduring hope found within Necaxa and its supporters, taking audiences on a journey much like the original series did with Wrexham AFC.
The official name for this bilingual docuseries has been confirmed as Necaxa, having evolved from its working title, Bienvenidos a Necaxa. In a partnership with Disney+ Latin America, the show aims to spotlight both the club’s rich history and recent struggles, including management overhauls, critical injuries, and the unwavering faith of devoted fans. The docuseries will showcase how Reynolds, McElhenney, and Longoria collaborate to push the club forward during a pivotal era, inviting viewers into the day-to-day grind and hopes of all involved.
“Necaxa is a gripping bilingual docuseries chronicling a turbulent, transformational time marked by staff shake-ups, career-defining injuries and the relentless grit of a football team determined to defy expectations and deliver hope to its city of Aguascalientes, Mexico. Once a powerhouse in Mexican football, Club Necaxa has spent decades navigating instability including relocations, relegation battles and near-constant reinvention. Though its legacy has flickered in and out of the national spotlight, a passionate core of diehard supporters continues to believe, clinging to the dream that their beloved ‘Rayos’ will one day rise again. With unprecedented behind-the-scenes access, the series follows the emotional journeys of the players, the steadfast fans and believers – and even the skeptics. Necaxa brings viewers onto the training pitch and into the locker room as Los Rayos and their supporters chase a playoff dream and hope that lightning can, in fact, strike again.”
The aim is to highlight the relentless energy of Club Necaxa, sometimes referred to as ‘Los Rayos’, as it emerges from years of frequent instability. This includes moves between cities, relegation battles, and moments out of the football spotlight. Through intimate storytelling, fans will witness both team and city striving to achieve a long-desired comeback, echoing themes that helped make the Wrexham story resonate globally.
Expanding Wrexham’s Impact to International Audiences
Necaxa’s approach closely mirrors the original Welcome to Wrexham format, which is no accident. FX president Nick Grad emphasized how the show’s formula, focusing on authentic involvement and community-driven storytelling, inspired the creative leap into this new region and league. With the addition of Eva Longoria, the team aims to blend their experiences and renew focus on the aspirations of Necaxa’s supporters and the broader Aguascalientes community.
“Rob and Ryan helped Wrexham AFC become one of the greatest sports stories of our time and what has happened in Wrexham, Wales is truly magical. With Eva Longoria, they’re now teaming to support the dreams and aspirations of the Necaxa fans and Aguascalientes community too. As we begin the journey alongside our partners at Disney+ Latin America with Necaxa this summer, everyone is excited to see them bring the same love and support to Mexico that they’ll be bringing to the fifth season of Welcome to Wrexham as the club heads into the Championship; the next chapter of its fairytale journey.” —Nick Grad, FX president
The series is positioned to build on the remarkable rise of Wrexham AFC, which transformed from unlikely contenders to club legends thanks to the vision and passion of Reynolds and McElhenney. By taking their documentary model to Mexico, they aim to ignite fresh enthusiasm and galvanize a new set of fans, sharing the same spirit that drove their original Welsh project. Partners like Disney+ Latin America ensure the series will reach a broad and diverse audience across the region.
A Formula for Emotional Storytelling and Global Connection
The heart of the Necaxa project beats with authentic energy. Similar to their role at Wrexham, Reynolds and McElhenney embrace every twist and triumph with enthusiasm, helping viewers get closer to the heart of club football. The series promises to depict not only dramatic sporting moments but also deep community ties, individual sacrifices, and the enduring belief that teams and cities can rise again with support and determination.
For sports fans and newcomers alike, the story offers a potent message: hard work and belief in a dream can truly change the fate of a club. Watching the transformation unfold—with Eva Longoria adding her own passion and cultural connection—looks set to offer both entertainment and inspiration, much as Welcome to Wrexham has done for years.
The debut of Necaxa could also signal the start of even more expansions, possibly spurring additional international spin-offs in the coming seasons as FX and creative partners like Disney+ Latin America deepen their commitment to uplifting stories in global football.
Welcome to Wrexham continues to air Thursday nights on FX, with streaming available the following day on Hulu, sustaining high excitement for fans as both franchises prepare for their next chapters on and off the pitch.
