I’m sure this story is exaggerated for effect, but that’s not going to stop me from repeating it. In an appearance on the Graham Norton show, which airs tonight, superhero hunk Hugh Jackman said that he recently had to switch from genuine metal claws for his character Wolverine to plastic claws. The reason being that his manhood was in peril from a near miss with the metal claws. Here’s what he said:
High Jackman… was trying to protect his modesty while filming a naked scene for the upcoming superhero film when he nearly lost little Hugh permanently.
“There was a very intense first scene and I insisted on a closed set,” he told Graham Norton on his chat show. “I ran round the corner and all the female members of the crew were gathered there.
“I tried to cover myself and cut my inner thigh – it was just the inner thigh thankfully! The metal claws had to go – you can’t have bits and pieces flying off.”
The actor – who will soon be hosting this year’s Tony Awards – made the comment during his appearance on this week’s episode of The Graham Norton Show, where his co-star Michael Fassbender praised Hugh’s commitment to his gym routine and admitted his energy was infectious.
“His discipline is incredible – he is up and in the gym at 4.30 in the morning, every morning,” said Michael, slightly in awe. “When we arrived there was a Jackman effect and we all started training to try and keep up.”
Hugh spent 18 months in total toning up for his most recent stint as mutant Marvel Comics hero Wolverine, who possesses animal-keen senses and a capacity to heal quickly.
I need to see more of the Graham Norton interview considering that Jackman, Fassbender AND McAvoy were there. Yes please. They were promoting X Men: Days of Future Past, of course, which is not out until May 23, damnit. I was hoping it was out sooner.
As for Jackman’s story, I imagine that the female crew members were all gathered in that particular location for a reason, amiright? I mean I would wait around for hours just for a chance to see Jackman shirtless. Tell me he’s naked and I’ll be at the film on opening night. (You know they’re not going to show the goods that were in peril, though. It’s only PG 13.)
There’s a new X Men Days of Future Past preview featuring Magneto and Charles Xavier, but beware that it’s slightly spoilery. Also another preview featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Peter Dinklage has also been released. Lawrence kicks some serious ass.
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I have set my TV already, this is one Graham Norton show I’m not gonna miss. Here for McAvoy.
Here for Jackman and his claws.
I’ll be watching too!
James looks so delicious and naughty when he grins like that. Has anyone seen “Filth” because that is on my list for sure. He’s brilliant.
That is so rude if he specifically requested a closed set… Imagine if it were a woman filming and a bunch of men who had been specifically asked not to come showed up. I know some people think that women getting the short end of the stick and being objectified so often gives them the right to retaliate whenever they can, but why can’t we all be respectful?
I know Jackman was telling it as a joke and clearly wasn’t too bothered by it, but how hard can it be to be respectful? It’s funny and fine to joke about wanting to show up, but to actually do so….?
Woman request closed sets all the time, it’s pretty standard for nude scenes.
I think what @A is saying was that Jackman requested a closed set but the opposite sex was there anyways waiting to get a peek at him. If it had been the other way around and men showed up to peek at a woman who had requested a closed set it would have been considered disrepectful as well as unprofessional being that it was part of the crew. The men would get shit about it becasue they would be objectifing a woman who clearly stated she didn’t want people standing around while she was nude. But it seems to be ok that Jackman was disrepected because he’s a man.
Agree, V4Real.
Oops, sorry, I totally miss-read that.:( Now that I understand, I agree with A and you guys.
@ A-come on, we would all be having a look. Okay, I know I would.
@kri You would be having a look if you were a professional and in the course of your job you were asked to stay away? I don’t think you actually would, or at least I hope you wouldn’t. As I said, it’s fine to joke about it and I laugh too, but it’s another thing to actually do it.
Very, very good point.
I’d just jump on that couch blindfolded. And I’d let it happen. No matter who’s who. Yeah I’m a sucker for Jackman, Fassy and McAvoy.
Show me the prof Mr. JackMan………………. I’m waiting!
YIKES! I wonder how workman’s comp would compensate for that!
Oh my god, those three together … too much! I’m dying just seeing the photos.. what will I do once the movie is out?! lol
Oh gosh I just watched it on YouTube…the three of them dancing…I am dead from lust! But mostly Fassy, jeans and suit jacket mmmmmmffffffppppphhhh
I saw the show last night on the BBC. It was great! They were so funny and downright gorgeous.
I loved that interview. I’m becoming a huge fan of the Graham Norton Show.