Hugh Jackman is one of the biggest stars in Hollywood. He is mostly known for portraying Wolverine in the ‘X-Men’ film series. Until 2021, the role had earned him the Guinness World Record for “longest career as a live-action Marvel character.” But can you imagine him as James Bond?
Before Daniel Craig took over the franchise, it was Jackman who was offered to play the British secret agent. However, for some reason, he decided to pass it on. Let’s find out the reason behind his decision as he revealed in one of his interviews.
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Why Did Hugh Jackman Refuse To Act In James Bond Films?
Jackman is synonymous with several roles, especially Wolverine. However, if only things were a bit different, he would be the James Bond of our generation.
Before Daniel Craig, it was ‘The Prestige‘ actor who was offered the lead role in the next James Bond film after Pierce Brosnan. During a 2017 interview, Jackman revelead this news. The Australian actor said that the last Bond film was heavily panned for its outlandish gadgets and laughable storyline. He said that the Bond scripts had become “so unbelievable and crazy,”
“I felt like they needed to become grittier and real.” He further explained, “I didn’t want to do the same things. You know, the role of the hero action star. I mean, it was the meat-and-potatoes of a lot of American films, that archetype. It was all various forms of heroic guys in tough situations. I was like, ‘Uh, no. This is a problem.’”
Jackman then decided to choose Wolverine over 007 agent. “I had a look at it. I was like, ‘If I’m doing that and Wolverine, I’ll have no time to do anything else.’ I clearly find it more interesting to play people who color outside the lines,” he explained.
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Jackman To Return As Wolverine In ‘Deadpool 3’
After the 2017 flick ‘Logan‘, Jackman retired from the character. People bid goodbye to the much loved character in the film who is killed. However, it was recently revealed that he’lll be returning in ‘Deadpool 3‘.
In September, Deadpool‘ star Ryan Reynolds announced on Twitter that Jackman will appear in the franchise’ third installment. He shared this exciting news via a video.
In the video, the actor is talking about preparing for the film. Towards the end, he asks Hugh if he wants to play Wolverine again. To which Jackman responds, “Sure, Ryan.”
‘Deadpool 3‘ is slated to release on September 6, 2024. Ryan had first appeared as the fast talking superhero with Jackman in the 2009 film ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’.
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