Ryan ReynoldscelebratedRob McElhenney’s birthday through song — explaining how to pronounce the last name of his fellow actor and business partner.
In honor of hisWrexham A.F.C. co-chairman’s 46th birthday, theDeadpoolstar uploaded ahilarious video of the musical chanton YouTube and Twitter.
“A birthday card might’ve been easier. Happy birthday, @rmcelhenney,” Reynolds, 46, wrote.
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“But despite the accolades, despite the load of fame, one thing they do not know is how to spell their name,” he continued on the mic. “Pronouncing all those N’s and E’s and H’s can perplex ‘em, so here’s a little birthday gift from all your mates in Wrexham.”
As Ryan croons, “It’s McElhenney,” clips of theIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiastar and prominent figures mispronouncing his last name are inter-spliced throughout the video.
The song then launches into an Irish jig-like chant in a pub, explaining, “First, it’s Mack-le like a tackle when we take ‘em to the ground. Then Henney, like the penny that he’s in for with the pound.”
Among the star-studded help Reynolds enlisted for the video included McElhenney’sIt’s Always Sunny in Philadelphiacastmates, most notably his wife,Kaitlin Olson.
The catchy chant ends with a tally point added to the chalkboard under Reynold’s initials, making the score 2-1 for Reynolds and McElhenney.
“Would be a real shame if this became a Wrexham AFC Racecourse chant,“Reynolds wrote.
McElhenney responded to the video, tweeting, “This is…. I mean… I don’t…. Wow.”
Reynolds posted a photo of him belting alongside the composing duo on his Instagram Story, writing, “I can’t believe I’m friends with people this talented. I can’t believe I also get to work with them. Thank you, Justin Paul and Benj Pasek for making this song, SING.”
He also revealed that he soughtsome vocal guidance from Barenaked Ladies singerSteven Page. “Coincidentally, I tore my voice to shreds duringWrexham’s Monday matchand spoke to @stevenpage for advice. He gave me some good tips!” Reynolds tweeted.
TheSpiritedactor also shared some behind-the-scenes shots of him recording the song as well as crediting the band members and singers involved on his Instagram Story.
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Reynolds and McElhenney bought Wrexham A.F.C. in 2020, and their now-famous ownership of the Welsh soccer team became the subject of the FX’s 2022 documentaryWelcome to Wrexham.
For McElhenney’s 45th birthday last year, Reynolds made aYouTube videowhere he unveiled a urinal at Wrexham’s stadium in his co-chairman’s honor.
McElhenney extended the favor forReynolds’s 46th birthdaylast October when he debuted the “Ryan Rodney Reynolds Memorial Blimp” — a red blimp with Reynolds’ face as hisDeadpoolcharacter without a mask.
source: people.com
