Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman and Shawn Levy showed up at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday for what looked like a relaxed, low-key afternoon at the ballpark.
The New York Yankees’ official Instagram account marked the occasion with the caption “Roo York.” The wordplay nods to Jackman’s Australian roots – “roo” as in kangaroo – pressed into a New York City setting. It’s the kind of pun both men would appreciate. They’ve spent years building a very specific public image around exactly this sort of casual, self-aware humor.
A third guest joined the outing as well. The Yankees’ post also tagged @slevydirect alongside Reynolds and Jackman. No further details about that person were shared.
Reynolds and Jackman have one of the most recognized friendships in Hollywood. For years, they’ve made a sport of publicly teasing each other. Reynolds would take shots at Jackman’s Wolverine. Jackman would find ways to knock Reynolds’ Aviation Gin or his various side projects. It started as lighthearted ribbing and grew into a running bit. Fans genuinely love seeing it play out.
The friendship got its biggest spotlight in 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. Reynolds reprised his role as the Merc with a Mouth for Marvel Studios. Jackman returned as Logan for the first time since 2017. Their real-life chemistry translated directly to the screen. The film leaned fully into their rivalry and their rapport. It became one of the highest-grossing R-rated movies in box office history. The film earned over $1.3 billion worldwide.
Both men have stayed busy since. Reynolds continues to expand his business portfolio alongside his acting work. He co-owns Aviation Gin and Mint Mobile. He also holds a stake in Wrexham AFC, the Welsh soccer club he and Rob McElhenney took over in 2020. That purchase became the subject of the docuseries Welcome to Wrexham. The show ran for multiple seasons on FX and documented the club’s rise through the English football pyramid.
Jackman has deep roots in New York. He’s performed on Broadway several times over the years. His revival of The Music Man at the Winter Garden Theatre earned strong reviews and had a lengthy run. He and his family have spent significant time in the city. A trip to the Bronx fits naturally into his New York life.
The Yankees clearly enjoyed the company. Their post was warm and brief. It let the “Roo York” caption do most of the talking. The visit was clearly informal – no red carpet, no official event. Two of Hollywood’s most bankable names simply stopped by for a look around.
The post pulled in over 44,000 likes. That’s a solid response for a team account posting about a celebrity visit.
No word on whether they stayed for a full game or what specifically brought them to the Bronx. For fans of the duo, Wednesday was a fun reminder that Reynolds and Jackman make an entertaining pair in any setting.
