Watch Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney announce Kings Of Leon Wrexham shows to celebrate St. David’s Day
nme.comRyan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, joint owners of Wrexham AFC, have made a humorous video announcing Kings Of Leon‘s upcoming shows at the club’s home ground in celebration of St David’s Day.The pair start off by explaining to their majority-American audience what St David’s Day is – “I know you may not know about it, but it’s a huge day in Wales,” explained Reynolds.“This week in Wales you can expect to see a lot of daffodils and leeks and hear a lot of singing,” continued McElhenney.They then introduce a “traditional Welsh song” – except it’s a clip of ‘Use Somebody’ by Kings Of Leon, who are from the US.“I know what you’re thinking – that’s not a traditional Welsh song,” McElhenney continued.
They then went on to announce the Kings Of Leon shows, which will take place over the late Bank Holiday weekend at the Racecourse Ground.
They also confirmed that Wrexham comedy band The Declan Swans would be supporting.“Oh my gosh, they’re going to sing our song!” quipped Reynolds, before the video cut to The Declan Swans singing ‘It’s Always Sunny In Wrexham’, which they wrote in response to the pair taking over Wrexham AFC.A post shared by Kings Of Leon HQ (@kingsofleonhq)McElhenney and Reynolds took over the club in February 2021.
The story of the actors becoming co-owners of the North Wales team was the subject of a Disney+ docuseries, Welcome To Wrexham, which came to the streamer in August.
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