Ollie Palmer Reveals His 2 FavoriteDeadpool & WolverineSurprise Cameos and Picks Who Has the Best Hair (Exclusive)

Mar. 15, 2025

Ollie Palmer; Hugh Jackman as Wolverine; Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool.Photo:Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos/Getty; Jay Maidment/20th Century Studios/MARVEL

Lyndsay Radnedge/ISI Photos/Getty; Jay Maidment/20th Century Studios/MARVEL

NOTE: This article contains spoilers forDeadpool & Wolverine.Wrexham football club playerOllie Palmer— one of the many people makingsurprise cameosinDeadpool & Wolverine— has decided which of the titular characters rocks the best hair in the latest Marvel blockbuster.“I have to say, Wolverine has a wild style, I like it,” the 32-year-old athlete, whose recent partnership with men’s hair brand American Crew gives his opinion on hairstyling more weight, exclusively tells PEOPLE.Although Palmer pickedHugh Jackman’s Wolverine overRyan Reynolds’ Deadpool, the striker still has enormous respect for Reynolds, whoco-owns his Wrexham FCwith fellow actorRob McElhenney.Rob McElhenney with Wrexham players Ollie Palmer and George Dobson.Gregg DeGuire/Variety/GettyAs co-writer and co-producer of the film, Reynolds, 47, and director Shawn Levy pepperedDeadpool & Wolverinewith cameos. These surprise appearances included Palmer and his teammate Paul Mullin as Welshpool, as well as stars from past superhero projects such asWesley Snipesas Blade,Chris Evansas Johnny Storm,Jennifer Garneras Elektra,Channing Tatumas Gambit andHenry Cavillas a Wolverine variant.Despite A-list cameos, Palmer chose two other cameos as his favorites:Blake Lively, 36, asLady Deadpooland their daughter Inez, 7, asKidpool.“It’s so sweet Ryan incorporated his wife and children into the movie — it shows his measurement as a family man and creator,” Palmer explains.Inez and Ryan Reynolds as Kidpool and Deadpool; Blake Lively as Lady Deadpool.Ryan Reynolds/Instagram; MARVELA family man as well with his wife,Caitlin, and theirtwo kidstattooed on his body, theWelcome to Wrexhamstar went on to detail how he landed his brief role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.“Ryan invited me to spend a couple of days at the filming studios while he was on set forDeadpool & Wolverine,” Palmer says. “It was great to see the role reversal where he was the talent and I was the newbie. He ended up inviting me onto the set from there, and both Ryan and Hugh were great fun to spend the day with. A totally unique experience.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Ollie Palmer on July 20, 2024.Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth/GettyPalmer is also busy as owner of luxury street wear brandWXM Clothing.“It’s gone amazingly well and is something I’ve enjoyed every step of the way,” he says of his clothing brand. “I’ve learned a huge amount doing it as well. It’s building rapidly across the world.”While juggling owning a business and spending time with his family, Palmer is also playing in his third season for Wrexham — in style, using American Crewmatte clayandbeard serum.“Look good, feel good, play good,” Palmer emphasizes to PEOPLE, before adding how those products elevate his style on and off the field. “It not only lasts through all my games, but it lasts all night and looks pretty much the same when I wake up the next morning, too.”

NOTE: This article contains spoilers forDeadpool & Wolverine.

Wrexham football club playerOllie Palmer— one of the many people makingsurprise cameosinDeadpool & Wolverine— has decided which of the titular characters rocks the best hair in the latest Marvel blockbuster.

“I have to say, Wolverine has a wild style, I like it,” the 32-year-old athlete, whose recent partnership with men’s hair brand American Crew gives his opinion on hairstyling more weight, exclusively tells PEOPLE.

Although Palmer pickedHugh Jackman’s Wolverine overRyan Reynolds’ Deadpool, the striker still has enormous respect for Reynolds, whoco-owns his Wrexham FCwith fellow actorRob McElhenney.

Rob McElhenney with Wrexham players Ollie Palmer and George Dobson.Gregg DeGuire/Variety/Getty

Gregg DeGuire/Variety/Getty

As co-writer and co-producer of the film, Reynolds, 47, and director Shawn Levy pepperedDeadpool & Wolverinewith cameos. These surprise appearances included Palmer and his teammate Paul Mullin as Welshpool, as well as stars from past superhero projects such asWesley Snipesas Blade,Chris Evansas Johnny Storm,Jennifer Garneras Elektra,Channing Tatumas Gambit andHenry Cavillas a Wolverine variant.

Despite A-list cameos, Palmer chose two other cameos as his favorites:Blake Lively, 36, asLady Deadpooland their daughter Inez, 7, asKidpool.

“It’s so sweet Ryan incorporated his wife and children into the movie — it shows his measurement as a family man and creator,” Palmer explains.

Inez and Ryan Reynolds as Kidpool and Deadpool; Blake Lively as Lady Deadpool.Ryan Reynolds/Instagram; MARVEL

Ryan Reynolds/Instagram; MARVEL

A family man as well with his wife,Caitlin, and theirtwo kidstattooed on his body, theWelcome to Wrexhamstar went on to detail how he landed his brief role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

“Ryan invited me to spend a couple of days at the filming studios while he was on set forDeadpool & Wolverine,” Palmer says. “It was great to see the role reversal where he was the talent and I was the newbie. He ended up inviting me onto the set from there, and both Ryan and Hugh were great fun to spend the day with. A totally unique experience.”

Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

Ollie Palmer on July 20, 2024.Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth/Getty

Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth/Getty

Palmer is also busy as owner of luxury street wear brandWXM Clothing.

“It’s gone amazingly well and is something I’ve enjoyed every step of the way,” he says of his clothing brand. “I’ve learned a huge amount doing it as well. It’s building rapidly across the world.”

While juggling owning a business and spending time with his family, Palmer is also playing in his third season for Wrexham — in style, using American Crewmatte clayandbeard serum.

“Look good, feel good, play good,” Palmer emphasizes to PEOPLE, before adding how those products elevate his style on and off the field. “It not only lasts through all my games, but it lasts all night and looks pretty much the same when I wake up the next morning, too.”

source: people.com