Hugh Jackman has disclosed that he received multiple offers to become co-owner of non-league clubs for as little as £1, following the surge in popularity of rivals Wrexham after their Hollywood takeover.
The National League side was purchased by actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds in 2021, leading to a dramatic increase in their profile both in the UK and internationally. Jackman, a close friend of Reynolds, admitted he was tempted by the offers but ultimately turned them down.
Speaking to Laura Kuenssberg, Jackman said: 'I will admit to you that when Ryan bought that team, I did get more than one offer from rivals of that team for £1 to come in as a co-owner and it did seriously tempt me.' He added that the concept of outsiders buying football clubs felt 'a little, I don't know, easy.'
Despite rejecting the offers, Jackman, a fan of Championship side Norwich City, joked about trying out for the team. 'I have decided to go one step further, I’m actually going to try out for the team,' he said.
Wrexham, currently leading the National League by five points with two games in hand, are chasing promotion to the Football League. Their journey has been documented in the hit series 'Welcome to Wrexham'.
