winner of two Academy Awards Following the Emmy Award recognition of Welcome to Wrexham, Anthony Hopkins promptly made contact with Ryan Reynolds.
It doesn’t get much more distinguished than Anthony Hopkins for Welsh recognition.
The two-time Oscar winner, who is arguably the country’s greatest acting export of all time, recognized Ryan Reynolds for his recent performance on the film “Welcome to Wrexham.” With assistance from Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney, the FX show won an Emmy this week, and Hopkins expressed his happiness for the two on social media.
It follows last year’s tribute to his fellow actor from the man behind Methuselah, Dr. Hannibal Lecter, and Pope Benedict XVI, to mention a few roles. Though his congratulations were more significant than most, Hopkins, 86, was among many celebrities who congratulated Reynolds, 47, and McElhenney, 46, on Wrexham’s promotion to League Two.
In April 2023, Hopkins tweeted to the Wrexham co-owner, “You’re now an honorary Welsh boyo.” Given how involved the Canadian has gotten in the community in North Wales, it’s possible that this meant a great deal to him.
And after the club won an Emmy, Thespian Hopkins reached out to the Wrexham figurehead once more with a message with a Welsh theme. This time, when Deadpool came on TV to claim the prize, the Port Talbot local repeated what Reynolds had said to him.
“The Merc With a Mouth” was present to accept the Emmy on Reynolds and McElhenney’s behalf. As expected from Reynolds, the Marvel assassin made his audience laugh uncontrollably when he said, “Cymru am byth, b*****s.”
Hopkins copied back to Reynolds the Welsh phrase “Cymru am byth, Mr. Lively,” omitting the profanities and addressing Reynolds’ companion Blake Lively. The phrase “Wales forever” can be translated from Welsh and is a popular catchphrase among supporters of the national team.
It’s safe to say that Hopkins scanned the room accurately once more and, as usual, spoke his point without wasting any words. In the hopes of receiving another promotion from the legendary actor later this season, Reynolds expressed his affection for her by posting the message on his account.
