Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman were left stunned after Wrexham landed a dream FA Cup fourth-round tie against Chelsea, with the Hollywood duo reacting in disbelief to the draw.
Reynolds, who co-owns the Welsh club, posted his immediate response online after the Blues were pulled out of the hat. “Holy crap,” he wrote, capturing the scale of the moment for a team continuing its rise through the English football pyramid.
Jackman, a close friend of Reynolds and a regular supporter of Wrexham, also joined in as excitement spread quickly among fans following the announcement.
The draw hands Wrexham one of the biggest games in their modern history and sets up a glamour meeting with Premier League opposition, with Chelsea now heading to face the National League side in the competition.
The reaction from Reynolds and Jackman underlined just how much the tie means, as Wrexham’s FA Cup run is rewarded with a headline clash and a chance to test themselves against one of England’s most famous clubs.
