17 November 2023 , 22:52
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The "Welcome to Wrexham" crew has filmed many behind-the-scenes moments in the first two seasons of the documentary. However, there is one moment that Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds refused to have filmed for season three of the hit show.
On Wednesday, Reynolds was awarded the Order of British Columbia by Lt. Gov. Janet Austin in a private ceremony. The award is the highest form of recognition the Canadian province of British Columbia can bestow on its citizens and recognises those who have gone above and beyond.
Reynolds was also presented with the Certificate of Appointment by Premier David Eby. When the production crew asked Reynolds if they could film him during the ceremony, the 47-year-old actor declined the offer.
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"They wanted to come here, but I said no," Reynolds told t he Vancouver Sun. The Deadpool star did confirm that Season 3 of the hit documentary is filming now and is set to be released next year, though it could be different from seasons past.
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The filming of the show was halted after Hollywood actors, writers and directors went on strike for a variety of reasons including paying writers proper wages and limiting the use of artificial intelligence to keep writers on board. Meanwhile, actors and directors, like Reynolds, went on strike in the summer and once a deal was reached on November 9, that's when filming resumed.
For an owner so deeply invested in Wrexham's success, Reynold's decision to not allow the crew to film his ceremony could be seen as an odd one. However, Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's kind actions off the pitch and behind the scenes have cemented their status within the community.
Ryan Reynolds declined to be filmed for Season 3 of Welcome to Wrexham when he received a prestigious award. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)When goalkeeper Christian Dibble left Wrexham in January, Reynolds went out of his way to send a personal message to Dibble's father, Andy, on Twitter. "It brought a bit of a tear to my eye, really," Andy said. "I did not expect somebody with his fame to message me, but it meant so much to me. It was really special."
What's more, when star forward Paul Mullin suffered a punctured lung and shattered four ribs in a preseason collision with Manchester United's Nathan Bishop in San Diego, both McElhenney and Reynolds reached out to their injured star, making sure he was comfortable during recovery and the duo even offered to fly Mullin's family to California to give him a support system.
Meanwhile, McElhenney took time to take photos with one of Wrexham's most popular fans, Millie Tipping. Fans saw the exchange on X and praised the co-owner for his willingness to be open to the fans.
What Reynolds might be lacking in resources - his net worth is minuscule compared to the world's wealthiest football club owners - it seems like he's making up for it in the kindness he shows his players and those around Wrexham.
"Welcome to Wrexham" is set to return in April, which surely should excite fans of the ever-popular documentary. That said, fans shouldn't expect to see Reynolds receiving his awards.