Owners’ Hilarious Reactions Go Viral
Wrexham AFC’s Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, along with co-star Hugh Jackman, couldn’t contain their excitement and amusement after the FA Cup fifth-round draw paired their non-league side with Premier League heavyweights Chelsea.
The draw, made live on Monday, sparked immediate reactions from the famous trio. Reynolds posted a short video on social media showing him and Jackman watching the draw together, their jaws dropping in disbelief before erupting into laughter and cheers.
“Oh no… oh YES!” Reynolds exclaimed in the clip, while Jackman shouted “This is insane!” with a huge grin. The Deadpool & Wolverine co-stars then high-fived, with Reynolds adding “We’re going to Stamford Bridge, baby!”
In a follow-up post, Reynolds joked: “Chelsea vs Wrexham. The universe just keeps giving. Hugh, you’re buying the pints after we win.” Jackman replied instantly: “Only if you promise not to cry when we beat you 5-0… wait, wrong team. Go Wrexham!”
Historic Moment for Wrexham
The draw marks another incredible chapter in Wrexham’s remarkable rise under Reynolds and McElhenney. Having climbed from the National League to League One in recent years, facing Chelsea represents one of the biggest games in the club’s modern history.
Wrexham fans flooded social media with memes and celebrations, many featuring Reynolds and Jackman’s reactions. One popular clip showed the actors’ faces superimposed on Wrexham players with the caption: “When you draw Chelsea but your owners are already planning the Hollywood ending.”
The match will be a massive occasion for the Welsh club, with tickets expected to sell out instantly and global attention guaranteed thanks to the owners’ fame.
Reynolds later tweeted: “This is what dreams are made of. Chelsea, get ready for the Racecourse roar. And Hugh… start practicing your ‘It’s Wrexham, baby’ chant.”
The FA Cup tie is set to be played in early March, with Wrexham hoping to produce another giant-killing moment on the biggest stage yet.
