Actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, co-owners of the UK soccer team Wrexham, embraced the holiday spirit by recreating Wham's classic 'Last Christmas' single cover. Mimicking George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's iconic look, the duo styled themselves to match the original cover, sharing the hilarious results on Instagram.
McElhenney posted the black-and-white image, replacing the pop stars' names with theirs and adding the Wrexham soccer club logo. They also reenacted Wham's 1983 album cover 'Fantastic,' donning leather jackets against a red backdrop. McElhenney sported a mustache akin to Ridgeley's, while Reynolds added a casual touch with an unbuttoned jacket.
Replacing "Wham!" with 'Wrexham!' atop the cover art, they playfully referenced their docuseries 'Welcome to Wrexham.' McElhenney shared the images on his Instagram Stories, synced with Wham!'s 'Last Christmas,' in a festive nod to the holiday season.
Key Points:
1. Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, co-owners of Wrexham soccer team, paid homage to Wham! by recreating the iconic 'Last Christmas' single cover.
2. Mimicking George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley's style, both actors dressed and styled their hair reminiscent of the Wham! duo.
3. 'People' magazine reported the recreation, highlighting the duo's efforts to replicate the classic album cover in a playful holiday gesture.
4. McElhenney shared the recreated black-and-white picture on his Instagram, while Reynolds also posted it on his Instagram Stories.
5. The modified cover featured the names of the duo, replacing the original pop stars' names, along with the Wrexham soccer club logo and a simple caption: "WREXHAM!"
6. Dressed in leather jackets against a red backdrop, McElhenney sported a moustache similar to Ridgeley's, while Reynolds left his jacket unbuttoned for the recreation.
7. Their version paid homage to Wham!'s 1983 album 'Fantastic', embracing the aesthetic of the original cover art.
8. The modified cover cleverly replaced 'Wham!' with 'Wrexham!', showcasing their association with the docuseries 'Welcome to Wrexham'.
9. McElhenney shared the recreated images on his Instagram Stories, accompanied by the Wham! classic, 'Last Christmas', adding to the festive vibe.
10. The playful tribute by Reynolds and McElhenney delighted fans, showcasing their lighthearted celebration of the holiday season with a nod to iconic pop culture.
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