The Vancouver Whitecaps will play host to Wrexham AFC at BC Place on July 27, the clubs announced Thursday. The match is set to be a special occasion for actor and co-chairman of Wrexham AFC, Ryan Reynolds, who was formerly a resident of Vancouver and has been a supporter of the Whitecaps. Both Reynolds and Whitecaps chief executive officer and sporting director Axel Schuster shared their enthusiasm for the unique opportunity.
Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer has landed a role in the upcoming Marvel film ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, alongside Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. Fans spotted Palmer in the background of the recently released trailer, lurking behind Reynolds (Deadpool) and Jackman (Wolverine) as they converse in a bar. Palmer’s involvement in the film is a testament to Reynolds’ commitment to promoting Wrexham, following his and Rob McElhenney’s purchase of the club in 2021.
The latest Deadpool & Wolverine trailer has sparked excitement among fans, and one eagle-eyed viewer has spotted what appears to be an obscure cameo. X / Twitter user @beardywxm captured a screenshot of the trailer’s opening scene, where Deadpool attempts to convince a washed-up Wolverine to help him save the world. In the background of this shot, Wrexham striker Ollie Palmer can be seen loitering. Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, who co-owns Wrexham AFC and stars in the documentary series Welcome to Wrexham, likely arranged for Palmer’s cameo. Palmer confirmed his appearance in an Instagram response to Reynolds’ trailer post, saying, “If you squint…” Reynolds later confirmed Palmer’s cameo on Twitter, replying with “keen eyesight” to a fan’s inquiry. The Deadpool & Wolverine trailer also includes numerous other surprises, including a bizarre coincidence that Reynolds himself admitted was unplanned. Fans are speculating about the potential implications of these developments, particularly the possibility of Hugh Jackman’s Logan becoming the MCU’s new Loki. Deadpool & Wolverine is set to hit theaters on July 26, 2024.
