How Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman reacted to Wrexham landing dream FA Cup tie with Chelsea
Ryan Reynolds was unable to hide his delight upon learning that Wrexham had secured a home fixture against Chelsea in the FA Cup fifth round.
The 49-year-old Hollywood star watched the draw unfold alongside fellow actor Hugh Jackman, 57, with both men seated on a sofa viewing proceedings on a tablet.
Reynolds initially tensed up, gritting his teeth before checking his iPad to discover the outcome.
When Jackman gave him a nudge, the Wrexham co-owner’s eyes widened as he clasped his hands together in disbelief.
“Wait, wait we’re at home?” Reynolds exclaimed to the camera.
“To Chelsea that’s what you wanted,” Jackman responded, before the pair exchanged an enthusiastic double high five.
Both actors were heard exclaiming “what the f***?!” upon discovering the draw.
The Welsh club’s appearance in the fifth round marks their first at this stage of the competition since 1997.
Wrexham beat Ipswich to make the fifth round of the FA Cup
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Wrexham have already demonstrated their cup credentials this season by dispatching top-flight opposition.
In the third round, they eliminated Nottingham Forest following a dramatic 3-3 draw that went to extra time before the Championship side prevailed on penalties.
Their fourth-round victory proved more straightforward, with a 1-0 triumph over Ipswich securing their passage to the last sixteen.
Victory over eight-time FA Cup winners Chelsea would leave the Red Dragons just one match away from a Wembley semi-final appearance.
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Reynolds and fellow actor Rob McElhenney acquired the North Wales club five years ago, and their tenure has produced remarkable success at the Racecourse Ground.
Under their ownership, Wrexham have achieved three consecutive promotions, transforming the club’s fortunes dramatically.
The Welsh side currently occupy eighth position in the Championship table, sitting just a single point adrift of the play-off places.
Should they maintain their form, a historic fourth successive promotion remains within reach.
Their recent 2-0 loss to Millwall represented the first occasion this campaign that Wrexham failed to find the net at home.
Despite that setback, the club will approach their glamour tie against Chelsea with genuine belief that another upset is possible.
Pedro Neto scored a hat-trick against Hull as Chelsea ran out easy winners in their fourth round clash
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GETTYChelsea, who have lifted the FA Cup on eight occasions, will travel to North Wales as favourites but face a manager with previous form against them.
Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson masterminded one of the competition’s great shocks when his Bradford side defeated Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea 4-2 at Stamford Bridge during the 2014/15 season, a campaign in which the Blues claimed the Premier League title.
The London club warmed up for this tie with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Hull in the fourth round.
Before the showdown, Wrexham face Championship fixtures against Bristol City, Ipswich, Charlton and Watford.
Chelsea meanwhile host Burnley on Saturday before travelling to Arsenal and Aston Villa.
