Hugh Jackman is no longer the hairy, dapper man who so expertly hosted the Tony Awards. He just shaved his head bald for his role as the pirate Blackbeard in Pan, a retelling of Peter Pan. Hugh tweeted the photo above along with the caption “Blackbeard is born. #PAN” At least this is just a hair change and he didn’t have to starve himself skinny.
Pan is directed by Joe Wright (Atonement, Anna Karenina) and also stars Amanda Seyfried as Mary, Rooney Mara as Tiger Lilly and Garrett Hedlund as Hook. Peter Pan and Wendy are played by young actors I haven’t heard of yet, and there’s no IMDB listing for Tinkerbell. (I don’t mind if they don’t include Tinkerbell, I always found her lacking. Maybe they’ll just CGI her, she doesn’t speak, right?)
As far as Jackman’s new look, he’s still incredibly hot and he’s doing a little something extra for me since I adore bald men. Still, I’m slightly disappointed. I was hoping Hugh would look more badass bald. He’s slightly “cute” as a pirate, but I’m sure his acting will make him menacing enough. Maybe it’s the bizarre angle of the photo, I need to see his new look from other angles and I’m imagining a few now. Yes, it does look better from other angles.
I was disappointed in the lack of comments on the Tonys post, but I guess that’s to be expected. It’s not like many of us are attending Broadway, but for the few who watch, they put on an incredible show. Jackman in particular was excellent as the Tonys host, as was his predecessor Neil Patrick Harris. I wouldn’t expect anything less from him. Is that the problem with Hugh, that we always expect greatness from him and he always delivers? Or is he just too nice, too sweet and we’re all waiting for the facade to drop on his incredible ability and professionalism? I hope it never does. I find him so genuine and such a natural showman.
As Kaiser has been saying recently, honk if you love Hugh Jackman!
It’s amazing how he can transform his appearance. Jake Gylenhall (sp?) always looks like himself. Ditto Tom Cruise and others. This guy is like 100 different people. Fun!
HONK!!
Maybe it is the angle of the photo but this is one creepy looking pirate. No Jackman hotness left in the entire pic frame. π I guess that’s the point…creepy not sexy. *Le Sigh
ITA, I was like “well, there goes my Jackman-lust.” He really does not look good bald, and he had such great hair too! Grow it back soon, Hugh.
No. I would no longer bang him like a screen door in a hurricane looking like this.
WAY too Heisenberg.
Honk!
But seriously, I thought that was Patrick Stewart in the thumbnail.
Hahhaah
Honk!! Love them both π
I’m ignorant about Broadway and the Tonys so I don’t comment, but I will always love Hugh Jackman. He epitomizes how other actors should behave, IMO.
i love hugh! a friend of a friend used to babysit his kids, and he is apparently very sweet and an awesome dad. i never could, however, get into musical theater. so, yeah, any broadway-related posts aren’t really my thing. π
I like wolverines hairy.
I sill do not get the overwhelming appeal of him. I realize he is probably a nice guy but I’m not blown away like most people are. I wish I could share the unbridled enthusiasm.
Ditto. And I am an Aussie, so doubly disappointed with self!
Still
@Bedge, Thanks, it’s good not to be alone. I figure I’m missing the genetic code that automatically switches on love for Jackman.
Wow! That’s quite a look! He remains wonderful but…well we can talk later Hugh.
I remember some line from the studio on Pan about wanting a “diverse cast”….
“Rooney Mara as Tiger Lilly”
Hahahahaha! Oh Hollywood, you are so useless!
Honk!
And, yeah, I totally agree with Em. Why is Tiger Lily white?
Honk!
My friends and I were discussing how we’ve been neglecting Hugh lately. Most of our focus has been on Benedict Cumberbatch. We need to make sure Hugh knows he’s still #1. π
He is still very handsome and this is coming from someone who is not attracted to bald guys.
Honk honk honk…
I have always liked Hugh Jackman but have never lusted after him. Too pasty white and hairy for me but this photo makes him look like your local thug. Scary.
HOOOOOOOOONK!
is his new role Ming in Flash Gordon because that would be hilarious.
What is the typing equivalent of the sound from a car, truck, tractor trailer, cruise ship and giant barge’s horns blowing in unison?
H H H H O O O O O O O O O N N N N K K K
That is how much I love me some Hugh Jackman.
Ha ha ha! Nice visual there!
I love Hugh but am not going to lie. I did not watch the Tonys.
Honk… He was great in the new x-men
He just covered up..dont ever give me a heart-atack at work,like you nearly did.
Honk!!!!!!!!
I believe the term “Forever Dong” is appropriate here.
How do you do the smiley face with the heart eyes? Need that Stat!
Honk honk honk!! He seems genuinely wonderful.
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONK!
No matter what he looks hot, even with a bald head I still love him. Anyway I don’t think he’ll fade, at least I hope so, how can people be tired of such an amazing talented and gorgeous man???
So I’m hoking hard, lol.
I can’t wait to see this movie, I’m obsessed with pirate history and lore, but I am EXTREMELY disappointed that Hollywood is going with Rooney Mara as Tiger-Lily when there are so many great Native American actresses that could have filled that role π
Still would ngl.
Always. He’s hot, loves his wife, says nicely feminist stuff and seems like an awesome dad.
I am jealous of Deborah Lee for sure.
No.
Honk honk honk!!!! Hope the hair is back soon
HHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONNNNNNNKKKKK….bring on the jackman
How would any1 not love this adorable Man..its just not humanly possible to have bad thoughts about this guy…
I have always love HJ (he grew up in the same suburb as me) but since seeing the pics of his workout with our dastardly creep of a prime minister this morning, I gotta say I’m majorly turned off him.
I love me some Hugh but… no :/