Overview

• McElhenney explained in a one-minute video on X that he is shortening his surname because he’d wasted days correcting its spelling and pronunciation
• He described the switch as “mostly a stage name,” conceded it was “kind of douchey,” and stressed that his family’s support matters most
• The actor noted his ancestors’ surname was assigned by an Ellis Island official and has evolved over generations
• FX and FXX will bill him as Rob Mac when It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 debuts July 9 in a crossover with Abbott Elementary
• The formal legal process to complete his name change is underway and expected to conclude later this year