Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.Photo: 20thCentFox/Courtesy Everett Collection
Hugh Jackmanis getting back in clawing shape.
The Academy Award nominee, 54, said his fitness routine to reprise hisX-Menrole asWolverineinDeadpool 3will be “my job for six months” as he appeared this weekend on CNN and HBO Max’sWho’s Talking to Chris Wallace?
“I’ve learned you can’t rush it. I’ve learned that it takes time,” he explained. “So, we have six months from when I finish [Broadway’sThe Music Man] to when I started filming. And I’m not doing any other work. I’m going to be with my family and train. That’s going to be my job for six months.
“And I’m really fit right now. There’s one thing that about eight shows a week being on Broadway singing and dancing, is I’m fit. So, I’m healthy. I have a good place to start. And apologies, chickens. Run a mile. Start running now because I’m coming for you,” said Jackman.
He first portrayed the Marvel comic book character with healing powers and adamantium claws in 2000’sX-Men, and he’s since played the role in 10 films, including the upcomingDeadpoolinstallment.
Jackman and longtime frenemyRyan Reynoldsannounced in a video posted in September that he wouldreturn to play the Marvel comic book character, opposite Reynolds' titular super-healing mercenary.
After Reynolds, 46, joked that he ran out of ideas for the new sequel, he asked Jackman if he’d return, to which the Australian actor casually responded: “Yeah, sure.”
Jackman previously said onThe Empire Film Podcastthat, much like their comic book dynamic, Deadpool and Wolverine “are opposites” and “hate each other” in the upcoming movie.
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“Unfortunately, he can’t be a million miles away from him in this movie, soI’m probably gonna punch himin the head a lot,” Jackman joked.
Deadpool 3is scheduled to premiere Nov. 8, 2024 as part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Phase Six.
source: people.com
