When one of the most keenly anticipated movies of the year, Deadpool & Wolverine was released on Friday, fans flocked to see the latest instalment of the adventures of the meta-super hero.
This time Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool in tandem with Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine have carved up the box office worldwide.
When the first trailer for the film was shown during the Super Bowl earlier this year, the hype surrounding the movie has grown and grown – and since its release critics have judged it a universal success.
There was much joy and excitement in Wales in particular with the appearance of a Welsh Deadpool in one scene.
Dubbed ‘Welshpool’ there was even more intrigue when it was revealed that the person encased inside the distinctive Welsh flag outfit was none other than Wrexham’s star striker Paul Mullin.
A superhero on the pitch for the Dragons he’s now proving he can do it on the silver screen’s biggest stage.
Today, Hollywood star Reynolds, has posted pics of Mullin as Welshpool and wrote: ‘You may have noticed one member of the Deadpool Corps was far deadlier than the rest. WELSHPOOL. #DeadpoolAndWolverine ❤️💛’
Wrexham AFC, owned by Messrs Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, will be hoping he can continue his rich vein of scoring form when the Dragons open the new season in League One, their first in the division for more than 20 years.
For those who have been calling for Mullin to make an appearance for Wales, we’re not sure if representing Cymru on screen counts as his first actual cap, but it can only advance his cause for a call up with new Welsh boss Craig Bellamy in place.
Enjoy these pics of Mullin and Reynolds on the Deadpool set posted to Ryan Reynolds’ Facebook page.
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