Ryan Reynolds turned up unannounced at a Wrexham pub on Friday night with none other than Channing Tatum in tow, as the Hollywood pair arrive just in time for Wrexham’s League One showdown against Cambridge United tonight.

The Canadian-American actor, co-owner of Wrexham AFC with Rob McElhenney, has played a pivotal role in the club’s remarkable journey from the National League to League One since they took over in 2021. Attention around the globe has come to the Racecourse Ground, as Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd are among celebrities who have attended matches recently. Now, Tatum, with hits like 21 Jump Street and Magic Mike, is the latest A-lister to join the ranks of famous visitors. On Friday evening, the Fat Boar pub in Wrexham posted a photo on social media showing Reynolds mingling with fans, joined by Tatum. The sight of the Hollywood duo left the crowd delighted. Tatum, sporting Wrexham gear, later shared his excitement on Instagram. “And just like that, I’m in Wales, about to see a Wrexham match! Let’s goooo,” he exclaimed in his Instagram story.

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Reynolds didn’t just stop by for a casual drink; he also treated everyone in the pub to a round. “I’m buying a round for everybody in here,” he announced, as captured in a video shared by Wrexham.com. With humor, he added, “This might bring another hundred people in here as we speak, but that’s fine.”

After spreading good vibes, Reynolds joked about his evening plans. “And then I’m going to, right now, get the f*** out and go to bed. I have four kids, and this is a day off where I get to just go to bed when I want to, which I’m very excited about,” he said with his signature wit.

The next day Tatum was spotted again cheering Wrexham’s performance at the Racecourse Ground side by side with Reynolds as the local team played against Cambridge. The increasing number of worldwide stars attending Wrexham games is a living test to the meteoric success and cultural influence during this period under the leadership of Reynolds and McElhenney.

For Wrexham fans, Friday night wasn’t just about meeting Hollywood icons—it was a celebration of their club’s transformation and the sense of community that has been reignited by its new owners. As Reynolds put it best, “Up the town, right?”