In a recent episode of Friday Night With Jonathan Ross, Hugh Jackman made an appearance and shared some interesting stories about his experiences as Wolverine. The talk show host, Jonathan Ross, welcomed Jackman to the couch with applause, and they immediately jumped into discussing Jackman’s excitement about the upcoming X-Men movie.
Being a big comic book fan himself, Jackman expressed his delight at being back in the world of his beloved character. He mentioned that playing Wolverine has been a career-defining role for him and admitted that when he first got the gig, he didn’t have many other options. However, over the past 10 years, Jackman has grown to love the character and believes that Wolverine is one of the best superheroes out there.
Despite his fame as Wolverine, Jackman revealed that he often goes unrecognized in public because he looks different from his on-screen persona. He even shared a humorous anecdote about being mistaken for someone else by a Russian woman delivering his breakfast while he was promoting the movie in Moscow. The woman raved about his performance in My Best Friend’s Wedding, unaware that he was actually in the X-Men movies.
As a newcomer to the comic book world, Jackman admitted that he was clueless about the comics before taking on the role of Wolverine. However, he has since immersed himself in the fandom and has connected with the fans at events like Comic-Con. He described the fans as possessive and vocal, recounting the intense reactions he received when showing clips at the convention. Jackman even encountered enthusiastic fans dressed as Wolverine, complete with homemade claws and chops, which made for a surreal experience.
The conversation then turned to the physicality of playing Wolverine and the challenges Jackman faced during the filming. He shared a funny story about accidentally stabbing a stunt double with his retractable claws during a fight sequence in one of the X-Men movies. While the initial injury didn’t appear serious, the wound started bleeding profusely minutes later, leaving Jackman feeling stunned.
Jackman also touched on his personal life during the interview, mentioning his two children, aged eight and three. He expressed how much his kids enjoy seeing him as Wolverine and enthusiastically described the merchandise they receive, including a punching bag adorned with his face. He jokingly emphasized that everyone should have a punching bag with their dad’s face on it.
The conversation took a turn towards Jackman’s other accomplishments, such as hosting the Oscars. Ross commended him on his successful hosting gig, and Jackman shared some behind-the-scenes moments. He revealed that Ricky Gervais, a personal favorite of his, had given him advice and jokes for the Oscars.
Towards the end of the interview, Ross asked Jackman about his recent movie, “Australia,” and the physical transformation he underwent for the role. They also had a humorous exchange about playing the didgeridoo, with both Ross and Jackman attempting to play the instrument.
As the interview drew to a close, the audience applauded, clearly impressed by Hugh Jackman‘s talent, humor, and charisma. With the new X-Men movie on the horizon, fans were excited to see Jackman reprise his iconic role as Wolverine.
