Hugh Jackman is a very charismatic actor particularly known for his versatility, and his ability to act, produce, and sing at any given stage. Apart from performing in movies and tv shows, Jackman has also achieved international fame and recognition via his performances in theatres. He has been in the industry for over two decades and has a number of skills to help him shine in the industry, which many have trouble with.
Hugh Jackman took on many successful roles and franchises, the most notable one being his portrayal of Wolverine in the MCU. Though currently, he is a very successful actor and a celebrity, it was not always like this as he was on the brink of losing his Hollywood career many times. Recently, Jackman has confirmed that he rejected a movie role from an Oscar-winning director to potentially save his career.
Hugh Jackman Rejects $100M Career-Ending Film
Hugh Jackman is one of the most respected actors in the industry not only because of his successful roles at the billion-dollar franchise but also because of how he overcame every possible obstacle and is still standing sky high. He faced quite some trouble during his earlier days in the industry and was very close to ending his Hollywood career over some bad decisions. Although everything turned out for the best, Jackman has learned to conduct himself through these tough times and handle the same situations properly after going through many hardships.
During an interview with The Daily Beast, when Hugh Jackman was asked if he turned down a role from an Oscar-winning director Tom Hopper, he replied without any second thought, “Umm…yep”. Although Jackman is particularly known for his exceptional skills in singing and dancing, he turned down the position of the lead role in a musical movie, Cats. The movie turned out to be a complete box-office failure as it could only gather $75.5 million after its release worldwide from a budget of $100 million. So rejecting the role turned out for the best for Jackman as it could have gravely injured his Hollywood career which he has built so far.
Hugh Jackman’s Upcoming Movie Alongside Deadpool
Following the latest announcement related to the third Deadpool movie, Marvel Studios have announced that they will be bringing back Hugh Jackman’s Logan aka Wolverine for potentially one last time. Although Logan has died within the franchise, MCU still found a way to make him appear in front of the screen and fans are particularly excited to experience it. The last time Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine and Ryan Reynold‘s Deadpool shared the same screen, things did not go so well for the team, but this time around there is already a ton of positive response for it.
Deadpool 3 will hit the theaters on November 8, 2024, and until then we just have to wait for the red spandex suit to come out. Jackman has acquired quite a number of accolades during his time in the industry and some of them are the Primetime Emmy Awards, the Satellite Awards, the Golden Globes, the Grammy Awards, and countless others. While this may not be the last time we see Jackman on the big screen, fans are having high expectations from his upcoming movie.
Source: Daily Beast
