A-list celebrities are now commonplace in Wrexham, with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhaney bringing success to it as well as glamour.
Refreshingly self-deprecating and lacking in the ego you might expect to associate with such high-profile actors, Reynolds and McElhaney Wrexham Added an extra element of interest – even among American actors.
Channing Tatum, Hugh Jackman, Paul Rudd, Jason Sudeikis, Kit Harington and Blake Lively have all been spotted at the racecourse.
Will Ferrell’s physio room look
Perhaps the most popular visitor to the racecourse among the players was Will Ferrell, who attended Wrexham’s 3–1 win over Wealdstone in the National League in February 2023.
The Elf and Anchorman star was also allowed into the home dressing room before the game, and his presence delighted one player in particular: veteran goalkeeper Mark Howard.
“I’ve seen Ryan’s film,” Howard said in an interview OLBG. “I did it before I joined Wrexham though because I’m a big film buff. You see Deadpool, these hugely popular movies, but you don’t see him as this Hollywood superstar.
“I met some famous faces. Actors Charlie Day and Will Ferrell arrive.
“Meeting Will was amazing. I remember myself and team-mate Elliot Lee were in the physio room doing some treatment and Will came in and we were soon cracking up. He’s so funny.
“Hugh Jackman also came. We’re pretty used to it now with some A-list movie stars sporting it. At our away games we ask rival fans or players if the owners are coming.
It remains to be seen which famous actors will be on hand to catch a game at the racecourse, but the demand is clearly there.
And if Wrexham continue to win matches at home with unbroken consistency- No team in the EFL or Premier League has a better home record Reynolds and McElhaney will probably get more requests from their Hollywood friends for the hottest ticket in town — than the Red Dragons.
