Hugh Jackman has revealed his interest in purchasing a stake in Norwich City, the Championship club where his mother was born. The Hollywood actor said he is 'very, very interested in talking about it right now' and praised Ryan Reynolds' work with Wrexham, adding: 'Good on Ryan. You do your thing. I’m all about the Canaries'.
Jackman’s connection to Norwich runs deep, as he confirmed his mother is from the city, reinforcing his personal link to the club. He drew inspiration from Reynolds and Rob McElhenney’s 2021 takeover of Wrexham, which has since become a benchmark for celebrity involvement in football. Norwich City and Wrexham are historic rivals in the English Championship, with both clubs aiming to secure promotion to the Premier League this season.
The Canaries, nicknamed for their yellow and green colours, last played in the top flight four years ago but hold a proud European pedigree, having eliminated Bayern Munich from the UEFA Cup in 1993. Under Belgian head coach Philippe Clement, appointed in November, Norwich City are striving to build on that legacy amid a competitive Championship campaign.
Currently, Norwich City sit 20th in the Championship table with 3 points from 4 games, having won one and lost three. Their goal difference stands at -2 after scoring five and conceding seven, leaving them seven points behind league leaders Swansea. The side will look to improve when they face Sheffield United away on 2026-09-05, a fixture against a team currently ninth in the standings.
Several players remain sidelined due to injury, including Ali Ahmed, Jovon Makama, Lucien Mahovo, Mirko Topić, and Paris Maghoma, which could impact selection for the upcoming match. Jackman’s potential investment comes at a time when the club is seeking stability and ambition both on and off the pitch.
While no formal bid has been made, Jackman’s admission opens the door to a possible future involvement that could mirror the Hollywood-driven model seen at Wrexham. His focus remains on supporting the Canaries’ journey, with the club’s upcoming fixtures and squad developments likely to shape any future discussions.
