Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney Look to Invest in Welsh Soccer Club

The pair of Hollywood actors reportedly plan to invest $2.5 million into Wrexham, a Welsh team which plays in the fifth tier of English soccer.

WREXHAM, Wales (AP) — Hollywood stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney could be making an unlikely foray into the soccer business.

Wrexham, a Welsh team which plays in the fifth tier of English soccer, revealed Wednesday that Reynolds and McElhenney are the "two extremely well-known individuals" the club has previously said are interested in investing £2 million ($2.5 million).

Reynolds is a Canadian-born actor best known for starring in the Deadpool movies. McElhenney, a friend of Reynolds, is an American actor and director who was the creator of TV show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Wrexham has been a fan-owned club since 2011. Members of its supporters trust voted at a special general meeting Tuesday in favor of allowing talks to start with Reynolds and McElhenney.

"In due course," Wrexham said in a statement, "Mr. McElhenney and Mr. Reynolds will put forward their vision for Wrexham AFC and proposal for members to vote on at a second special general meeting."

The National League—the division in which Wrexham plays—has yet to start its season because of the coronavirus pandemic.