Hugh Jackman’s wife didn’t want him to play Wolverine 17 years ago

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Hugh Jackman is still insisting that Logan will his last turn as Wolverine… probably. I believe he believes that, too. But somewhere down the line, someone is going to get him back in the claws. And it won’t be an ego thing, either. It will be because he’s one of the nicest people in Hollywood and just won’t be able to say no to the right person asking.

However if his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, had anything to do with it he wouldn’t have been Wolverine in the first place. When Deb and Hugh met she was the bigger star, as in he filmed a bit part on the TV show she starred in. So I imagine he listened to her advice when it came to his career. When she read the script for X-Men, she told Hugh it was too “ridiculous” and he should turn it down.

Jackman is playing Wolverine for the last time in the movie and reflected on his wife’s disapproval of his decision to play the character 17 years ago. He said, “She’s reading the script with me and she’s like, ‘Wolverine senses danger, his nostrils flare and (snikt) claws come out of his hands.’ Gee, you can’t do this, this is ridiculous.’”

[From Extra]

When Hugh said he was auditioning for the role anyway, Deb quipped “you’re on your own.” I could absolutely see Deb saying that and I’m sure there was a wave of her hand involved. Hugh also said that Deb was glad to be wrong, “once time in her entire life.” Of all the Hugh stories out this week, this was my favorite. The Mister is a huge X-Men fan. I had to go through X-Men boot camp before I went see the first film. When The Mister was describing Wolverine and his trademarks moves, I simply lost it at the “snikt” part. (The Mister was not pleased.) I would have had the exact same reaction Deb did. Having said that, and having seen Hugh shirtless enough times, it’s hard to imagine he won’t play Wolverine again. I put money on him popping up in Deadpool at some point, though.

As I mentioned, his next role is as PT Barnum in The Greatest Showman. I just learned that it is a musical and am disappointed. First, I just don’t think a musical will be able to portray just what a charismatic grifter PT was. Secondly, I am not a huge fan of Hugh’s singing *runs to hide from CB*.

As for Logan, the reviews are good. Patrick Stewart reminded everyone that Hugh is as marvelous as we all want to believe he is by saying, “His charm and modesty and likeability has never changed.” One thing I found quite charming was apparently Dafne Keen, the 14-year-old who stars as Laura in Logan, became friends with Hugh’s 11-year-old daughter, Ava. Hugh said, “It was so weird taking them to Baton Rouge to a waterpark on a Sunday, then on Monday, there’s Laura just slicing and dicing and being completely bada**.”

Other little Hugh tidbits – he went out to dinner with his mom while in London recently. Hugh has always been very open about the fact that his mother left him and his four siblings when they were all very young. However, he has been equally open about the fact that he understood what she went through and that they had reformed a bond later in life. Now he sees her a few times a year. And, of course, he calls his dad “his rock.” Like I said, just one of the nicest guys!

In Berlin, Hugh told reporters that the last skin basel cell cacinoma removal was a success and they “got it all.” Yay! There you have it – your dose of Hugh. Oh, wait – how about some handsome to cap it off?

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  1. I Choose Me says:

    I love his interviews. One of the few celebs of whom I believe that what you see, charm, humility humor, integrity, is really what you get.

  2. Secret squirrel says:

    The Australian sun can be relentless on all shades and tones of skin.

    I saw Hugh perform in “The Boy From Oz” a few years ago now, but his voice held up just fine. It was one of those awesome nights where things went wrong and the cast got the giggles (or in Hugh’s case, the snorts!).

    Hugh will forever be one of the few Hollywood crushes I will admit to.

  3. Digital Unicorn (aKa Betti) says:

    He’s such a nice guy, but then it seems that most of the successful Aussie/New Zealand actors r down to earth even with the fame.

    Hope he stays healthy.

  4. steph says:

    double post

  5. steph says:

    The other day I was listening to a podcast , this guy said he had a friend who had work with Hugh in some stage play. He was gossiping that this friend told him that Hughs wife was always there for him more like an assistant than i guess a wife. I never really believed the rumors about him beign gay but who knows. lol sorry for my english im practicing

    • bluhare says:

      Your English is great!

    • Merry says:

      That guys friend is full of sh*t. Hughs wife a big star in their country when they first hooked up. His success came years laters. And now she is a partner in their production company, NOT an assistant. You really should find better podcasts to listen to.

    • Bridget says:

      High Jackman is renowned as one of the kindest men in showbiz, and is clearly devoted to his family. I say let’s leave the speculation to the podcasts 🙂

  6. PunkyMomma says:

    Oh I hope he shows up in Deadpool! He seems to be such a decent human. Good for you, Hugh!

  7. Sam says:

    I love Hugh. He always seems so down to earth.

    Also as much I want a Deadpool and Wolverine team up movie, I don’t see it happening. The timing was just all off. Like I know Ryan and Hugh are apparently really good friends and maybe Ryan can influence him a bit but hearing Hugh talk about Wolverine….it really seems like Logan is it. However if he does comeback, the person he’s gonna say yes to is Ryan. I don’t see him coming back for any reason besides doing something with Deadpool.

  8. Lindy says:

    He really does seem to be so genuine and humble and nice. And a great dad, as well.

  9. bluhare says:

    Aaaah. Hugh Jackman next to a very dapper Sir Patrick. My day’s off to a good start.

  10. Green Is Good says:

    I assume the musical is “Barnum”, the Broadway musical that starred Jim Dale and Glenn Close. It’s wonderful and a great vehicle for Hugh Jackman!

  11. Julie says:

    I’m so glad he followed his instincts and auditioned for the part. X-Men is what put him on the map. His Wolverine is perfect.

  12. Bridget says:

    Hugh has chosen to transform physically for the part of Wolverine, and while he seems happy being a gym rat and with his crew of gym rats, he’s getting up there in years for the part. I can see this being ‘it’ but he’s been the one through line in all of the X Men movies, and if they decide to give it another go it’s hard to picture them NOT trying to get Jackman again.

  13. Ana says:

    I really love this couple, they are so nice and low key.

  14. MrsBadBob says:

    I love him, and I have no problem with him singing, of course, I would watch him reading a phone book, so there is that.