Ryan Reynolds & Rob McElhenney announce purchase of Wrexham Lager brewery in hilarious video

Reynolds took to X on Wednesday afternoon to announce the purchase of Wrexham Lager, sharing a silent video of himself and McElhenney enjoying a can and using 1882-era technology - the year Wrexham Lager was founded - to confirm the news.

"Took this whole 'Hold my beer' thing to its logical conclusion. Welcome to Wrexham Lager," Reynolds wrote.

Reynolds and McElhenney have made a major impact in Wrexham since becoming co-owners of the club in 2021, and this is another example of their efforts not just to support the football team but the community as a whole.

“As co-chairmen of Wrexham AFC, we have learned a lot,” Reynolds and McElhenney said in a statement. “The connection between club and community, the intricacies of the offside rule and the occasional need for beer - especially after finance meetings.

“Wrexham Lager has a 140-year-old recipe and a storied history and we’re excited to help write its next chapter.”

The club also announced on Wednesday the arrival of new U.S.-based investors to set up Red Dragon Ventures alongside the Hollywood stars, with the aim of the partnership to "invest in a world-class football club, and, importantly, in the welcoming community of Wrexham".

The acquisition of Wrexham Lager was made by Red Dragon Ventures.

The players can celebrate with a few Wrexham Lagers if they achieve their aim of League One promotion this season. They face Harrogate Town in the FA Cup on Sunday before hosting Mansfield in the league on November 9.