Ryan Reynolds is bringing the jokes—and the drama—as his beloved Wrexham soccer club fights for a shot at Premier League glory. With the regular season finale just days away, the Hollywood star and co-owner is feeling the pressure.

"I think a defibrillator is the traditional fifth season gift? Would make sense for this show," Reynolds, 49, quipped on X Tuesday, referencing the heart-stopping action that has become a hallmark of the club's journey. He and co-owner Rob McElhenney have turned Wrexham into a global phenomenon, both on the pitch and through their hit docuseries, Welcome to Wrexham.

The team enters the final round of regular-season games this weekend sitting in sixth place, according to the Associated Press. In the Championship league, teams finishing third through sixth advance to the playoffs—meaning every moment counts as Wrexham aims for an unprecedented fourth consecutive promotion, this time to the hallowed Premier League.

The drama was on full display recently when Reynolds and his wife, Blake Lively, attended a thrilling FA Cup match against Chelsea. The couple was seen cozying up in the stands, but the excitement on the field was anything but calm. Wrexham took an early lead before ultimately falling 4-2, ending their FA Cup run. "What. A. Game," Lively wrote on Instagram, sharing a smiling photo of the pair on the empty pitch afterward.

This on-field rollercoaster sets the stage for the May 14 premiere of Season 5 of Welcome to Wrexham. The eight-episode season focuses on the team's 2025–26 Championship campaign and their relentless pursuit of a Premier League berth—a story that has already captured the hearts of fans worldwide.

Whether you're a die-hard soccer fan or just love a good underdog story, Wrexham's journey is the kind of sports narrative that keeps you on the edge of your seat. And with Reynolds at the helm, you can bet the jokes—and the heart-pounding action—are just getting started.