Hugh Jackman joins Ryan Reynolds at newly-promoted Wrexham’s first match back in League Two… after Deadpool 3 filming stopped amid the SAG-AFTRA strike
- On July 14, Deadpool 3 became the first major film to halt production after the SAG/AFTRA strike took effect
Hugh Jackman reunited with his co-star Ryan Reynolds as they headed Wrexham’s first match back in the English Football League on Saturday.
The Wolverine actor, 54, accompanied fellow movie star Ryan, 46, to watch his football team play their first home game of the season at The Racecourse Ground in Wales after being promoted to League Two back in April.
Hugh stepped out for the sporting event dressed in a dark zip-up jumper over a T-shirt, and wore a Wrexham A.F.C. baseball cap to show his support for the team.
Ryan looked stylish in a salmon pink shirt worn over a white tee, which he teamed with beige trousers and a padded Wrexham A.F.C. jacket.
The actors, who co-star in the upcoming Deadpool 3, are currently striking amid the SAG/AFTRA labour dispute with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Footie time! Hugh Jackman, 54, joined Ryan Reynolds, 46, at Wrexham’s first match back in the EFL, on Saturday
Good times: The Wolverine actor accompanied fellow movie star Ryan to watch his football team play a home game at The Racecourse Ground in Wales
Guided tour: Ryan, who co-owns the football team, pointed out some of the action to Hugh
Ahead of Wrexham’s first game of the season on Saturday, Reynolds and co-owner Rob McElhenney were asked by Sky Sports News about the recent announcement that Tom Brady had purchased a share in Birmingham City.
‘I know Tom a little bit and I don’t think you need to know him to know he has the spirit of a lion and a competitor in every way, shape and form,’ Reynolds said.
‘Whatever he has cooked up for Birmingham, he is going to bring it. Come on in, the water is warm!’
McElhenney was then asked if he had any advice for seven-time Super Bowl winner Brady and he had his own amusing reply.
‘I would never give Tom Brady words of wisdom over professional sports. But Tom, if you have any advice for us, you could send it our way!’.
Under the ownership of Reynolds and McElhenney, Wrexham have soared and today end their 15-year exile from England’s top four tiers. The duo are eyeing a promotion from League Two in their first season.
They have also helped Wrexham claim global spotlight through a Netflix series as well as their regular promotion of the team across the United States and beyond.
On July 14, Deadpool 3 became the first major film to halt production after the SAG/AFTRA strike took effect.
STOPPED: The actors, who co-star in the upcoming Deadpool 3 flick, are taking part in the SAG/AFTRA strike. Ryan plays the title role and Hugh Jackman is X-Men superhero Wolverine
Loving it: Ryan looked stylish in a salmon pink shirt worn over a white tee
Big love: He kept warm with the help of a padded Wrexham A.F.C jacket
All wrapped up: Hugh stepped out for the sporting event dressed in a dark zip-up jumper
STOPPED: Deadpool 3 shut down due to the SAG/AFTRA strike
Legend: Hugh wore a Wrexham A.F.C. baseball cap to show his support for the team
Cute! Ryan held up a Wrexham A.F.C. panda teddy bear
Skills: The actor showed off his superhero moves
Nice guy: He spent time with fans who wanted to take selfies with him
The Marvel movie, directed by Shawn Levy, was seen being filmed in Norfolk, England., with Ryan Reynolds in the title role and Hugh Jackman reprising his X-Men character Wolverine just two days prior.
Jennifer Garner is also supposed to be making an appearance while reviving her Elektra role from Daredevil. Also in the cast is Morena Baccarin as Vanessa.
Deadpool 3 had a release date of May 3, 2024, but it looks as if that will now change as it has taken an indefinite pause due to the strike.
The Screen Actors Guild voted for a work stoppage after their demands for higher wages and protections against artificial intelligence were not met.
Under the rules of a strike, SAG-AFTRA members are not able to film any movie or TV series, or take part in any press or film premieres.
SAG-AFTRA was demanding higher pay to counteract inflation, and guarantees for their future livelihoods.
In addition to salaries when they are actively working, actors earn payments called ‘residuals’ every time a film or show they starred in is aired on network or cable – which is particularly helpful when performers are between projects.
But streamers like Netflix and Disney+ do not disclose viewing figures for their shows, and offer the same flat rate for everything on their platforms, regardless of its popularity.
In addition, the union was seeking ‘a groundbreaking AI proposal that protects actors’ digital likenesses’ and actors are worried that their digital images could be used without their permission or proper compensation.
Stopping filming on Deadpool 3 – which has a massive budget of well over $100m – is a big deal in Hollywood as a lot rides on the movie.
However, shooting began in May and there is plenty of material already in the can but the director likely needs more camera time to complete the project.
The film will be the first series entry released by the Walt Disney Company, after the studio’s acquisition of 21st Century Fox in 2019.
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