and Rob McElhenney have been all over the news lately, from their ownership of Wrexham AFC to their partnership on Welcome to Wrexham
. Their friendship off-screen continues to fuel their dynamic collaborations, delighting fans. But it is not just football and business—these two have a playful side.
Ryan Reynolds’ recent antics have only added to his growing list of lovable quirks. And he is back at it again, this time for a very special reason, and it is pure Reynolds!
Ryan Reynolds’ hilarious tribute to Rob McElhenney’s big day
Ryan Reynolds sure knows how to celebrate a friend’s birthday, by submitting a cheeky video montage to the International Film Festival of Wales! Or so he teased on X. Instead of a typical gift, Reynolds dropped a hilarious birthday tribute to Rob McElhenney, mixing humor with some movie theatrics
. The montage featured McElhenney inserted into Reynolds’ film scenes, all set to the inspirational rhythms of Sam Smith and Summer Walker’s ‘You Will Be Found.’
I’m submitting this to the International Film Festival of Wales, Short Films category. Happy birthday, @rmcelhenney. pic.twitter.com/3Qmrf7VxpI
— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) April 14, 2025
Reynolds kept the jokes rolling, poking fun at McElhenney’s Deadpool
cameo being cut from the movie. With a dramatic beep sound effect in place, he teased, “A trip around the old Keith Moon.”
The fun did not stop there. Reynolds also planted McElhenney into all of his other films, creating a birthday montage that is as adorable as it is funny
. Reynolds’ cheeky edit spiced up McElhenney’s
cameo moments with highs, lows, and a lot of laughter.
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While Ryan Reynolds might be out here remixing movie history for birthday laughs, there is another project he and Rob McElhenney are taking just as seriously
—one that is far from Hollywood, a story rooted deep in Welsh football turf and being played out on the pitch right now!
From league one to the big league? Wrexham are on track with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney
Wrexham’s rise through the ranks continues, and now they are eyeing a potential Championship play-off spot. Former Wales international Robbie Savage, speaking on BBC 606, believes a Premier League challenge may not be far off if things go their way
. With Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney consistently backing the club, Wrexham currently sits in an automatic promotion spot in League One
. Although Savage was not impressed with their recent defeat to Reading, he still believes they can finish second and thrive with the right players.
WREXHAM GO SIX POINTS CLEAR OF RIVALS FOR AUTOMATIC PROMOTION 🐲
A 3-0 win vs. Burton, coupled with Wycombe losing, moves Red Dragons closer to the Championship and a sensational three-peat of promotions. Wrexham control their own destiny with five games to go⏳ pic.twitter.com/rXtQ6VQGVj
— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) April 5, 2025
Though Savage questioned Phil Parkinson’s playing style—suggesting Wrexham to adopt a long-game strategy and rely on late goals, he expressed his belief that Wrexham can soar higher, pushing towards the Championship. While there is work to be done (like improving after their match against Reading), Savage is all in for Wrexham claiming second place this season
. Savage explained that their unconventional style suits them well, even if it is not always pretty. Season 4 of Welcome to Wrexham
, releasing on FX May 15, is expected to spotlight another promotion party if their push continues. All eyes are on Wexham AFC now!
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What do you think of Ryan Reynolds’ hilarious birthday tribute for Rob McElhenney? Let us know your favorite moment from the epic montage!
