aDePareto Housewives, the most charismatic anti-heroes in cinemas and comedy producers joined forces to tell a highly Mexican story. stage? Club Nekakisa.
Eva Longoria, Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have something in common, not just Hollywood. They now share their passion for Mexican football. The three are all investors at Club Nekakisa and have just released a trailer for a docusary that promises to stir up emotions just like their previous success at Wrexham AFC in the UK.
The trailer posted on Longoria and Reynolds’ official Instagram accounts combines humor, identity and heartfelt moments. From the first scene, it is clear that their goal is not just to connect with Mexican culture and show the world the emotional value this sport brings to this country.
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As Eva Longoria states in the trailer, it’s not surprising that “football is the language of the Mexicans.” Throughout the video, we see Rob McElhenney making an effort to speak Spanish, while Longoria expresses her desire to showcase the “beauty of Mexican culture.” Even Reynolds seems to take this challenge very seriously in between jokes.
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Social media responses came quickly: “I can’t wait for Nekakisa!”, “How to put Mexican football on the map,” “Thank you for elevating Mexico through the sport you are so passionate about.” It was just a small portion of the enthusiastic response from the fans.
The series premieres on Disney+ on August 7th at 9pm. The first three weeks will feature two episodes a week, followed by weekly releases until the finale on September 19th.
Longoria, who has already created waves with her directorial debut Flamin Hot, is aiming to become another hit this time from the pitch. She, Reynolds and McElhenney bet on not only entertainment, but also rekindling the passion and identity of historic clubs like Nekakisa.
