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Wales Online
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds secures Hugh Jackman partnership and investment into project
Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds secures Hugh Jackman partnership and investment into project Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have been friends for years after working together on the movie X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and have no teamed up in the world of sport Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds have embarked on a new sporting venture together (Image: UEFA via Getty Images ) Deadpool and Wolverine co-stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have joined forces in a new sporting venture. The Hollywood duo enjoyed box office success with last summer's Marvel blockbuster, which grossed approximately £958million worldwide. The two actors are now the proud owners of an Australian sailing team named the BONDS Flying Roos. The recently rebranded team competes in the SailGP international sailing competition, which has already drawn several high-profile investors, including Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe and American actress Anne Hathaway. Launched in 2019 by three-time Olympic gold medallist Russell Coutts and American billionaire Larry Ellison, the contest has rapidly gained prominence in the sailing world. Reynolds and Jackman, who first met on the set of the 2009 film X-Men Origins: Wolverine, have been friends for many years. Reynolds is no stranger to sports team ownership, most notably co-owning Welsh football club Wrexham with Rob McElhenney. The pair also hold stakes in Mexico's Club Necaxa, Colombia's La Equidad, and the Formula 1 team Alpine. However, this marks Jackman's first foray into the world of sports ownership, joining the likes of German F1 legend Sebastian Vettel and former world boxing champion Deontay Wilder in investing in SailGP teams. Article continues below Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman have invested in the BONDS Flying Roos Sail GP team (Image: SailGP ) In a joint statement, Reynolds and Jackman said: "We're incredibly excited to set sail together in this new adventure. Hugh brings a deep love for and pride in his home country as well as being an avid fan of sailing. He will also be bringing his overly clingy emotional support human along for the ride. Apologies in advance to Australia." The SailGP series features state-of-the-art F50 foiling catamarans and sees nations competing with top sailors at the helm of the swift vessels, vying for a substantial prize fund of £9.6 million. Sign up to our newsletter! Wrexham is the Game is great new way to get top-class coverage Wrexham AFC is the arguably the fastest-growing club in the world at the moment thanks to a certain Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. The Dragons have achieved two consecutive promotions and are cheered on by crowds from not only North Wales but also from all over the globe, thanks to the success of the Disney+ documentary 'Welcome to Wrexham'. But does it have a dedicated, quality source of information piped through to your inbox each week, free of ads but packed with informed opinion, analysis and even a little bit of fun each week? That's where Wrexham is the Game steps in... Available every Wednesday, it provides all the insights you need to be a top red. And for a limited time, a subscription to 'Wrexham is the Game' will cost fans just £15 for the first year. Sign up for Wrexham is the Game here Australia's team has claimed the SailGP champions title three times and boasts Olympic gold medallist and CEO Tom Slingsby at its helm. Slingsby said: "This is an incredible milestone for us and for our sport, having global icons Hugh Jackman and Ryan Reynolds come on board as co-owners of our team. They bring unmatched star power, a love for storytelling, and a sharp sense of humour that fits perfectly with our team." Article continues below Under the new ownership and name, the BONDS Flying Roos SailGP Team is set to compete at the Mubadala New York Sail Grand Prix this weekend. Representing the new title sponsor BONDS underwear, the Australian crew is keen to maintain its leading position.
Perth Now
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Ryan Reynolds learned 'amazing lessons' from Green Lantern
Ryan Reynolds learned "amazing lessons" from 'Green Lantern'. Although the 2011 movie was a critical and commercial flop, Ryan insisted that it helped him to grow as an artist and businessman. Speaking during a 'Business of Creativity' at the 2025 Time 100 Summit, he explained: I learned all the most amazing lessons I could ever have in the creative space from that movie. On that film I saw a lot of money being spent on special effects, all sorts of stuff. And I remember suggesting, 'Why we don't we write like a scene the way people would talk? I don't know, it could be a fun exchange of dialogue that all doesn't cost anything?'' He added that he takes 'lessons of character over spectacle' to heart and said: 'The greatest superpower I ever had in my life, I'm not saying about just my career or anything, was knowing who I am.' Ryan also spoke about his hugely successful 'Deadpool' franchise, even though the character was originally poorly received in 2009's 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine'. He said: 'The whole movie was an allegory for Disney buying Fox. I pitched 18 different movies to them. I was really grateful to get to tell a story, to see people like the characters that we made with Wesley Snipes, who should have a third act in this moment. … That feeling of gasp … it's a feeling that I just want more of. And I think I would be able to do that as a supporting actor.' And, he went on to tease an upcoming project, saying: 'I'm writing a little something right now that is an ensemble.'
CBC
28-01-2025
- Entertainment
- CBC
Hollywood actor from Thunder Bay visits Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School
Kevin Durand, best known for his roles in Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and X-Men Origins: Wolverine, is back in his hometown of Thunder Bay, Ont., filming his next project. He stopped by Dennis Franklin Cromarty High School (DFC) to chat with students in the media club.
