Ollie Palmer was not the only Wrexham striker to feature in Deadpool & Wolverine, with Ryan Reynolds also finding a cameo role for Paul Mullin.
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Red Dragons frontman Palmer has confirmed that, after blagging his way into the production, he features in the latest blockbuster release from Marvel Studios. He is an extra during a bar scene, but his face can be spotted on screen by the eagle-eyed.
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Mullin has been slightly more difficult to spot, as his head is covered during his brief debut as a movie star. The prolific forward, who has registered 105 goals for Wrexham, plays the role of ‘Welshpool’ – one of several Deadpool alter egos that figure in the film.
WHAT RYAN REYNOLDS SAID
Reynolds shared a picture of the two in costume with the message: "You may have noticed one member of the Deadpool Corps was far deadlier than the rest. WELSHPOOL."
THE GOSSIP
Mullin’s character appears in a Deadpool costume adorned with the Welsh flag. He is given an official credit by , as is Reynolds’ wife Blake Lively – who plays Lady Deadpool. Wrexham co-owner Rob McElhenney has joked about his TVA Soldier character not making the final cut.
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