Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney recreate classic Wham cover “Last Christmas”

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are getting into the Christmas spirit, marking the holiday season by playfully recreating Wham!'s classic "Last Christmas" single cover.

The actors, who co-own the U.K. soccer team Wrexham, went all out, styling their hair and outfits to mirror the iconic look of Wham! stars George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley from the original 1986 cover art.

The humorous results were shared by McElhenney on his Instagram, and Reynolds also posted the image on his Instagram Stories.


Beneath the monochrome image, the duo substituted the pop stars' names with their own, featuring the cherished Wrexham soccer club logo in the snapshot's corner. The caption simply exclaimed, "WREXHAM!" accompanied by a Christmas tree emoji.

The duo embraced a rockstar vibe, clad in leather jackets for their rendition of Wham!'s 1983 studio album "Fantastic."

Set against a crimson backdrop, the duo, featuring McElhenney with a mustache reminiscent of Ridgeley's original look, and Reynolds with his jacket casually unbuttoned, recreated the iconic album cover.

A playful twist saw them replace "Wham!" with "Wrexham!" at the top, a playful homage to their docuseries "Welcome to Wrexham."

McElhenney later shared these images on his Instagram Stories, accompanied by Wham!'s festive classic, "Last Christmas.”

McElhenney, the actor from Game of Thrones, later posted the pictures on his Instagram Stories, set to the iconic holiday song "Last Christmas" by Wham! This festive homage precedes the 7th anniversary of Michael's untimely death.

The legendary musician passed away on Christmas Day in 2016 at the age of 53, surprising fans globally. Michael initially gained fame as part of Wham! before establishing a remarkably prosperous solo career.

Michael was discovered lifeless at his residence in Goring-on-Thames, a village in South Oxfordshire, England, by his boyfriend Fadi Fawaz. The Thames Valley police first stated that Michael's death was "unexplained but not suspicious," and a subsequent autopsy yielded "inconclusive" results.

Nevertheless, Michael's impact endures, and Kate Middleton incorporated a poignant tribute to the singer-songwriter in her 2023 Together At Christmas carol concert.

Earlier this month, the 41-year-old Princess of Wales hosted the holiday service at Westminster Abbey in London for the third consecutive year. The event included a musical tribute to Michael and Beatles icon John Lennon.

FAQs:

Q1: Which role brought Ryan Reynolds to fame?
A1: Role of Michael Bergen in the TV sitcom “Two Guys and a Girl” (1998-2001).

Q2: When was Rob McElhenney born?
A2: April 14, 1977.