Hugh Jackman Eyes Norwich City Stake as Hollywood Rivalry With Reynolds Takes Shape

Hugh Jackman has revealed he is in talks to buy a stake in Norwich City, potentially setting up an intriguing Hollywood football rivalry with his close friend Ryan Reynolds at Wrexham.

The 57-year-old Australian actor confirmed that discussions over a possible investment in the Championship club are already taking place, opening the door for one of Hollywood's biggest stars to enter English football ownership.

Jackman is a lifelong Norwich supporter and has a personal connection to the city through his mother. He previously turned down an opportunity to invest in the Canaries in 2010, but 16 years later, his position has changed.

Speaking to talkSPORT while promoting his latest film, Jackman was asked about the possibility of buying a stake in Norwich.

His response left little doubt that the idea is serious.

"“I’m very, very interested – and talking about it right now.”"

Norwich have also confirmed that discussions between Jackman and the club's American ownership are ongoing.

Jackman Could Follow Reynolds Into Football

The potential investment carries an obvious storyline because of Jackman's relationship with Ryan Reynolds.

Reynolds and Rob McElhenney have transformed Wrexham since taking control of the Welsh club, overseeing a remarkable rise through the English football pyramid.

Wrexham are now competing in the Championship, where Norwich also play, meaning Jackman's potential investment could turn a Hollywood friendship into a genuine football rivalry.

Jackman appeared to embrace the possibility when discussing Reynolds' ownership of Wrexham.

"“Good on Ryan, you do your thing. I’m all about the Canaries.”"

The prospect of Jackman at Norwich and Reynolds at Wrexham would create an unusual subplot within the Championship, with two internationally recognised actors potentially becoming rival club owners.

Why Jackman Has Always Supported Norwich

Jackman's interest in Norwich is not simply an attempt to follow the celebrity ownership trend.

The club has been part of his life since childhood.

Although born in Sydney, Jackman grew up with English parents. His mother came from Norwich, and it was through her that he eventually chose the Canaries as his team.

Jackman has previously explained that his family would stay up late in Australia to watch FA Cup matches from England.

When he asked his parents which English club he should support, his mother's connection to Norwich ultimately decided it.

That relationship has endured throughout his career.

Jackman has visited Carrow Road and has repeatedly spoken about his affection for the club, making a potential investment considerably more personal than a purely commercial venture.

The Opportunity He Once Turned Down

There is also an element of unfinished business to Jackman's latest move.

The actor was offered the chance to become a minority investor in Norwich back in 2010 but rejected the opportunity.

At the time, he felt his connection with the club was not strong enough to justify becoming an owner.

Years later, Jackman admitted that turning down the opportunity was a mistake.

Now he appears ready to reconsider.

However, no agreement has yet been announced, and the size of any potential stake or the financial terms of a deal remain unknown.

Norwich's Ownership Picture

Norwich are currently majority-owned by American businessman Mark Attanasio, who holds an 85 per cent stake through his ownership group.

Long-standing Norwich figures Delia Smith and Michael Wynn-Jones retain a 10 per cent holding, while the remainder is held by other shareholders.

Jackman's potential arrival would therefore appear to be an investment alongside the existing ownership rather than a takeover of the club.

That distinction is important.

The actor has expressed a strong desire to become involved, but discussions still need to produce an agreement before he officially becomes a Norwich shareholder.

Jackman Makes Promotion Prediction

Jackman's enthusiasm for Norwich extends beyond the boardroom.

Despite the club's difficult start to the Championship campaign, he believes the Canaries can challenge for promotion.

In fact, he went even further by predicting that both Norwich and Wrexham will win promotion this season.

That would make for an extraordinary scenario.

If both clubs reach the Premier League, Jackman and Reynolds could find themselves taking their Hollywood friendship into England's top flight.

For now, however, the immediate question is whether Jackman will complete his move into football ownership.

The Wolverine star has confirmed that talks are happening. Norwich have confirmed the discussions are ongoing.

The next chapter depends on whether those negotiations eventually turn Jackman's lifelong affection for the Canaries into an official stake at Carrow Road.

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