ONE of Wrexham AFC's Hollywood co-owners has left many a local grinning from ear to ear today (Thursday, May 26) as he posed for photos during his visit.
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' hero Rob McElhenney announced their takeover of the North Wales club a little over a year ago.
Since then, it's been a case of 'lights, camera, action!' on a regular basis for the whole town as the world watches on on what has become an incredible story already.
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And the latest chapter of this fairytale has once again brought Rob back to Wrexham itself ahead of a huge clash for the club on Saturday.
The Hollywood actor stopped by at Wrexham Glyndwr University to surprise staff members there - including press officer Rory Sheehan.
He said that 'anything is possible' in the town these days.
What are the chances of getting a @RMcElhenney mug from the @GlyndwrUni Comms team as an early birthday present, and the man himself showing up on campus the same day? In @Wrexham anything is possible these days! @Wrexham_AFC pic.twitter.com/9Unp0QME9B
— Rory Sheehan (@RoryCountyTimes) May 26, 2022
Another one who managed to get a picture with Rob was Glyndwr University digital officer, Bethan Rumsey.
Following his visit, she called him a 'lovely guy'.
Another day at the office! It was only a matter of time before we met our neighbouring Hollywood duo and owners of @Wrexham_AFC. Today @RMcElhenney visited @GlyndwrUni campus and what a lovely guy he was!! To quote him, it is now “Up the City”! #wrexham #glyndwruniversity pic.twitter.com/hOJDBhbwEa
— Bethan Rumsey (@Bethan_Rumsey) May 26, 2022
Rob also posed for further pictures with supporters who were outside the neighbouring Racecourse ground.
One of those who met him was Danny Evs, who was at the ground to collect his tickets for Saturday's match.
Danny even managed to get a 'fist bump' out of Wrexham's co-owner!
Picking up tickets for Saturday earlier and exchanged "Hey-ohs" and fist bumps with this Jabroni..legend! @RMcElhenney @Wrexham_AFC @alwayssunny pic.twitter.com/fuMleT1mrK
— Danny Evs (@DannyEvs1) May 26, 2022
It is not known for certain why he was in town but it is rumoured that it was as part of an upcoming documentary on Wrexham AFC.
The floodlights were lit up at the Racecourse late on Wednesday evening with film crews spotted in the area.
Both Rob and Ryan were at Wembley to witness the 1-0 FA Trophy final loss to Bromley last Sunday (May 22) alongside a host of other famous faces.
The Reds will now look to get back to winning ways when they face Grimsby Town in the National League play-off semi final at the Racecourse on Saturday (May 28).
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