Jackman Signals Interest In Buying Stake In Norwich City
Hugh Jackman has expressed interest in acquiring a stake in Norwich City, the English Championship club tied to his family history. Asked in an interview broadcast Thursday whether he would consider buying "a bit" of the team, the actor said he was open to discussions.
"I'm very, very interested in talking about it right now," Jackman told British broadcaster TalkSport, while promoting his new film "The Death of Robin Hood." "You're the first one to know that. There's a little exclusive," he added when asked if he might follow the path of Ryan Reynolds, who bought Wrexham alongside Rob McElhenney in 2021 and turned the Welsh club into a global sports and entertainment story. Norwich is currently majority owned by Mark Attanasio, principal owner of Major League Baseball's Milwaukee Brewers. betting on floorball
Jackman has long supported Norwich, the home city of his mother in eastern England. The club, nicknamed the Canaries for its yellow-and-green colors, last played in the Premier League four seasons ago and holds one of English football's more storied European results - a 1993 UEFA Cup win over Bayern Munich. Norwich and Wrexham now sit as second-tier rivals in the Championship, both considered contenders for promotion to the Premier League this season.
"Good on Ryan, you do your thing, I'm all about the Canaries," Jackman said. He also praised the club's recent form under Belgian coach Philippe Clement, who took charge in November. "I think it's an exciting team and it's going to be an exciting year," Jackman said. No formal offer or ownership stake has been confirmed by Norwich or Jackman's representatives.
