Fans have always shown a certain level of excitement for comic book characters and actors who have played them on the big screen. Many fans, for the same reason, want to see their favorite heroes and villains continue their stories with the same actors due to the current cameo culture. Such is the case for Liev Schreiber’s Sabretooth, whom he played in ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine‘.
In a recent interview, he opened up about the ongoing cameo culture as well as the physical demands a potential return would need. He also revealed that Hugh Jackman’s physical preparation is what made him decide to take a step back from ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘. Here’s everything he said.
Liev Schreiber Is Surprised At The Love His Character Has Received
In a recent interview with Collider, Liev Schreiber opened up about being “so surprised that we had that many fans, and I was so surprised that people were campaigning for me to be in the new Deadpool movie.”
Schreiber shared his surprise about the fact that so many people loved and cared for his character Sabretooth, and were actively advocating for his return in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine‘. He also added, “I can’t begin to tell you what it feels like when people are thinking about something you did and are so appreciative of it that they want you to do it again.”
Liev Schreiber Opens Up About The Physical Demands Needed For His Marvel Return
While ecstatic by the fan support and requests, Liev Schreiber was open about the challenges of getting into the supposed “superhero shape“. “To be honest, it’s a lot of work getting your body up to that point,” he admitted. “I know I watched Hugh [Jackman] get himself ready again, and I thought, ‘I’m okay to sit by the sidelines,'” he added.
The actor admitted that seeing Hugh Jackman work to get his body prepared would account for a grueling task.
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In the interview, Schreiber expressed feelings of both surprise and gratitude for the love and affection he received from his fans. While over the moon, the realities of the intense workout regime made the actor pull back on the decision to return.
