Wrexham Football Club, owned by Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, has been making waves both on and off the pitch. The team has achieved back-to-back promotions to League One, and now one of their players, Paul Mullin, has found himself in the spotlight for an unexpected reason.
Mullin, a striker for Wrexham, recently made a surprise appearance in the action film Deadpool & Wolverine. He played the character “Welshpool,” a Welsh version of Ryan Reynolds’ iconic character Deadpool. Fans were quick to notice that Mullin’s player profile picture on the Wrexham website had been updated to feature him in his Welshpool costume.
The change to Mullin’s profile picture was a result of his appearance in the film, which was made possible by Reynolds’ ownership of the club. The football club decided to embrace Mullin’s cameo and show their support by updating his player profile picture. Fans couldn’t help but be amused by the change, with one fan sharing a screen recording and captioning it, “Scrolling through the players list on the Wrexham website until you find…” The recording then stopped on Mullin dressed as Welshpool.
The reaction from fans was overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the club for their sense of humor. One fan simply stated, “This is class,” while another responded with a meme that said, “That’s great banter, it really!”
In the film, Welshpool appears alongside a multitude of different Deadpool variants. His costume prominently features Welsh flags across the chest and shoulders, paying homage to his Welsh roots. The camera even deliberately focuses on Welshpool at one point, playfully acknowledging Ryan Reynolds’ recent connection to Wales.
Interestingly, Mullin was not the only Wrexham footballer to make an appearance in Deadpool & Wolverine. His teammate, Ollie Palmer, also had a cameo as a bartender in the background of one scene. It seems that the Wrexham players are not only making a name for themselves on the football pitch but also in the world of Hollywood.
Overall, Wrexham Football Club’s connection to Deadpool & Wolverine has brought a sense of excitement and lightheartedness to the team. The decision to update Paul Mullin’s player profile picture to feature his Welshpool costume shows the club’s willingness to embrace their players’ off-field endeavors. With the continued success of the team and the support of their Hollywood owners, Wrexham’s future looks bright both on and off the pitch.