'My commitment to Necaxa is personal' - Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds-produced, Eva Longoria-led Necaxa documentary drops trailer, sets premiere date

On Wednesday, the first trailer for the docuseries Necaxa was released - a project led by Eva Longoria and producers Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, who are also investors in the Mexican club.

"Football in Mexico is a language — it's the national language. My commitment to Necaxa is personal; it's about culture. I want to show the world the beauty of the Mexican people. It’s the idea of being an underdog one day and a sports empire the next," says Longoria in the trailer, which features scenes of the Aguascalientes-based team.

Ryan Reynolds adds, "We’re thrilled to join the team and be part of its story."

McElhenney and Reynolds, two well-known actors, have had previous success with their purchase of Wrexham, a club that is now in the English Championship after successive promotions under its American ownership.

Work on the series began back in 2024. In collaboration with FX and Hulu, everything is now set for the launch of the first season. The release date for Necaxa on Hulu was announced across the social media accounts of everyone involved: Aug 7.

"I know our best days are ahead of us. It's more than just winning games. We're going to win hearts, we’re going to win pride, we’re going to empower the team. That’s what’s at stake...This is just the beginning," says Longoria in a segment of the trailer.

Manager Fernando Gago began his journey with the Rayos with a 3-1 loss to reigning champions Toluca. This Friday, they host Querétaro as they look to earn their first three points.