The collaboration between FX and Disney+ Latin America will spotlight the Necaxa soccer club, whose ownership ranks proudly include Eva Longoria. Capitalizing on the triumph of "Welcome to Wrexham," FX has shifted its gaze to a new soccer sensation, this time taking us to the heart of Mexico. The television giant and Disney+ Latin America have commissioned a captivating docuseries chronicling the journey of Mexican soccer's Club Necaxa.
Leading the production team are none other than Eva Longoria, who holds a stake in the club, alongside the dynamic duo of Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds from "Welcome to Wrexham." Earlier this year, some Necaxa supporters reciprocated a deal by acquiring a 5 percent share in Welsh club Wrexham AFC, mirroring the partnership between McElhenney and Reynolds who now have a piece of Necaxa.
The show promises to immerse us in the world of Necaxa as they aim to reclaim their spot among Mexico's elite soccer teams. The Mexican-American owner, Eva Longoria, endeavors to inject new vitality into the team, enlisting the support of her illustrious friends and new co-owners, Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds.
Nestled in Aguascalientes, Mexico, Necaxa competes in Liga MX, the nation's premier soccer division. Longoria's ownership consortium boasts an impressive lineup, including Major League Baseball pitcher Justin Verlander and his wife, the model Kate Upton, former NBA All-Star Shawn Marion, and German soccer sensation Mesut Özil.
This untitled bilingual series is a collaborative effort between Longoria's Hyphenate Media Group, McElhenney's More Better Productions, Reynolds' Maximum Effort Productions, and 3 Arts Entertainment—the latter three also behind the hit "Welcome to Wrexham." Longoria and Hyphenate's Cris Abrego will join McElhenney, Reynolds, Rachelle Mendez, Nick Frenkel, Jackie Cohn, George Dewey, and Alex Fumero as executive producers, ensuring a thrilling and insightful look into the world of Club Necaxa.
