Back When Shawn Levy Opened Up About Ryan Reynolds ‘Obsession’ With Wrexham AFC Prior to Shooting ‘Deadpool 3’

Published 05/16/2023, 8:00 PM EDT

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Ryan Reynolds and his obsession with Wrexham are no secret. A-list actor who has his hands all over the place, has been celebrating the promotion of his Welsh team. Not only did he manage to win the hearts of fans, but of people all around. Despite a busy schedule, he has managed to lead in movies, spend time with family, and handle a team.

The shoots of his Deadpool 3 are also about to begin. The franchise that turned out to be one of the biggest Marvel hit, now has the pressure to top the previous films with more action and perfection. But director Shawn Levy once revealed Reynolds’ obsession with the football team.

Shawn Levy spilled the beans on Ryan Reynolds and his love for his Wrexham team

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In a matter of years, Reynolds and Rob McElhenney restored Wrexham AFC back to its old glory while making it famous beyond borders. They recently got promoted to a higher league, bringing in a big celebration for the team. Deadpool director and a friend of the actor was asked if he could get people, tickets to the game, back in September during the Emmy Awards. Shawn Levy joked while speaking to E! Talk, “First of all, Ryan’s obsession with Wrexham is a problem“.

He continued to explain how he could understand the actor’s obsession with his home country Canada but his love for Wrexham may be distracting him from Deadpool 3. As per him, people in Wales are as obsessed with the actor as he is with the team. Although the 46-year-old has managed to convince Hugh Jackman to reprise his role as Wolverine and both are working out hard to bulk up for the flick.

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The actor clearly does not intend to stop his sports journey

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Ryan Reynolds aimed to buy Ottawa Senators after his success with Wrexham. But due to some differences, the actor pulled out his bid. However, he and McElhenney now have the Welsh Government’s support to renovate and upgrade the Racecourse Ground. A whopping £25 million has been granted to add a new stand and increase capacity to accommodate more fans in the stadium. This would not only boost football fans but also tourism for the place.

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Neha Ghag is a prime-time entertainment writer for Netflix Junkie, who has written nearly 1000 articles, immersing herself in pop culture. Writing was not her first choice, but she has now found solace in unraveling the fascinating stories of public figures' personal and professional lives. Neha is a fan of classic hip-hop and psycho thrillers, and she can talk endlessly about Kanye West.

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