After making his mark on Hollywood screens, Ryan Reynolds is once again turning his attention to the football pitch—this time hoping Wrexham can finally secure their first home win since returning to the Championship.
The actor, best known for his role as Deadpool, flew back into north-east Wales this weekend to watch the club he co-owns with Rob McElhenney take on Queens Park Rangers.
A Rocky Start for Reynolds’ Return
Reynolds’ previous trip to the Racecourse Ground didn’t quite go to plan.
Wrexham’s first home fixture in the Championship in 43 years ended in a narrow 3-2 defeat to West Bromwich Albion, dampening what was supposed to be a celebratory moment.
This time around, the Hollywood star hoped for a different outcome—but things once again looked bleak early on.
From his spot in the stands, dressed casually in a white sweater, Reynolds watched as Wrexham trailed 2-0 at half-time.
Meeting the Women’s Team
Before heading into the stadium, Reynolds took time to meet fans and the Wrexham Women’s team at the club shop in the city centre.
The gesture underlined his ongoing efforts to connect with all sides of the community—not just the men’s squad battling it out in the Championship.
A Chaotic Start to the Season
Despite the Hollywood glitz surrounding the club, Wrexham’s return to the second tier has been far from straightforward.
They picked up their first Championship win away at Millwall just before the international break, but consistency has been elusive.
Big Summer Spending
Reynolds and McElhenney haven’t been shy about backing their team financially.
The club made 13 new signings over the summer, spending around £32 million.
The Deadline Day arrivals alone included midfielder Ben Sheaf (£6.5m), defender Dom Hyam (£2.7m), and a loan deal for Issa Kabore from Manchester City.
Reynolds on His Role as Co-Owner
When asked about his involvement in footballing matters, Reynolds has been clear—he and McElhenney prefer to step back and let the experts handle on-field decisions.
“We have a very hands-off management style,” he told Sky Sports during his last visit.
“Our job is to listen, learn, and tell the story. We don’t make football decisions.
The gift of that is we get to have relationships with every single one of our players, which most owners don’t.”
What’s Next for Wrexham?
As Reynolds watched from the stands, the question remains: can Wrexham settle into life in the Championship and build the consistency needed to compete?
With financial backing, a growing global fanbase, and owners who bring Hollywood stardust to north-east Wales, the pressure is now on the players to turn the spotlight into results.