Wrexham captain Dom Hyam sheds light on what goes on behind the scenes of filming Welcome to Wrexham while balancing the sporting and Hollywood interests.
Welcome to Wrexham has been an integral part of the club’s story. Beyond capturing on‑field success, the award‑winning docuseries has also served as a reflection point for fans to look back at how far they’ve come.
Needless to say, Wrexham fans are always eager for any update on the upcoming season of the series. In that regard, Captain Dom Hyam has recently made a major reveal about how Welcome to Wrexham is filmed over the course of a season.
As quoted by the Daily Record, Hyam mentioned: “Being captain as well, there’s a lot of noise, there’s always something going on at Wrexham. It is Hollywood but we’ve got a job to do, we’re professional footballers.”
Hyam further added: “And the time comes when the cameras have to go out and the celebrities have got to go out of the dressing room. So there is a lot that comes with Wrexham but we’re professionals and we’ve got a job to do.”
Dom Hyam reveals the truth fans have been eager about
Every Wrexham fan has probably wondered at least once how Welcome to Wrexham is put together. After all, it’s impossible to predict which moments will end up in the upcoming season of the documentary.
Dom Hyam has shed some light on what goes on behind the scenes. As he noted, and most fans already know, Wrexham is rarely out of action. Whether it’s matchday preparations, filming for the series, or Kop development, there’s always something happening at and around the Racecourse.
There’s always noise and fuss of cameras filming and recording everything that is deemed significant, so as not to miss anything.
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Beyond that, Wrexham players perform dual roles. While maintaining brilliant relationships with the owners and Hollywood figures, they stay focused on their duties as professional footballers.
This means the players aren’t bothered by cameras and recorders in the dressing room or nearby areas. While the Wrexham stars are more than aware of their duties on the pitch, they also know how to perform on camera.
That’s how several dressing room footages and match preparation scenes have been recorded for different seasons of Welcome to Wrexham. Beyond enjoying on‑field success, the players don’t shy away from playing their part in the docuseries, too.
Hollywood is only part of Wrexham’s story
Welcome to Wrexham has been a crucial part of the club’s journey and success, but it’s only one part of the story. While it’s a vital revenue stream and a way for fans to reflect on the journey, the Hollywood influence doesn’t define everything.
This implies from club captain Dom Hyam’s point that there are times when sporting interests must come first. That’s when the cameras and celebrities leave the dressing room to let boss Phil Parkinson take over to lead the side to on‑field success.
While Hyam has recently revealed this dynamic, it has long been a noticeable theme in Wrexham’s story. Despite hailing from Hollywood and being influential celebrities, the owners have kept their interference in sporting matters to a minimum.
The best example is Rob and Ryan’s unwavering support for Phil Parkinson. Even when the manager’s position felt under scrutiny amid unconvincing results, the co‑owners backed him to the core.
Having handed the manager the keys to Wrexham for the long haul, Rob and Ryan have let the sporting staff and Parkinson build success without player preferences or hindering suggestions.
That’s what makes the Wrexham story even more special. While Hollywood brought the initial recognition to Wrexham AFC, the club and town now operate in a self‑sustained symbiosis.
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