Talk about Hugh Jackman without thinking about Wolverineor vice versa is impossible. The Aussie is on everyone’s lips for his long-awaited return as the X-Men icon in Deadpool and Wolverine, which premieres in just under two months. Returning to the role of the character was not easy for the 55-year-old actor, but for the most unexpected reason.
In a recent interview with People Joined by Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman opened up about the worst moments of his return to the role of Wolverine after what many of us thought was his final farewell in the film. Logan (2017). And, believe it or not, it wasn’t the long months of training in the gym to get back in shape or the film’s demanding fight scenes.
The translator admitted that The hardest part about coming back was when Wolverine was eating. Yes, he ate to regain the muscle mass he lost after leaving the character. “The most difficult thing was nutrition. I had to eat a lot. For me, it’s because of my body type. I’m naturally thin. So getting the size back was the hardest and most annoying thing,” Jackman said.
This is not the first time that a star Deadpool and Wolverine refers to the challenge of getting back into physical shape to play Wolverine. In early 2023, Hugh Jackman said in an interview with Stephen Colbert that he would have to consume 6000 calories per day to restore the appropriate texture.
At first glance, this may not seem like such a big problem. But we are talking about more than double, and in some cases even triple, the daily calorie intake that is recommended for an adult man leading an active lifestyle. And to add to this, Hugh Jackman has begun preparations for filming. Deadpool and Wolverine when I was still in the musical Music Man on Broadway.
“When I played Harold Hill, I wore a heart monitor. [el protagonista de The Music Man]because my coach told me, “I need to know what I’m working with.” I burned 1500 calories per show 8 times a week.. So she told me, ‘Oh, it’s time for you to start eating,'” the Aussie told Colbert.
Food Is Hugh Jackman’s Biggest Challenge to Playing Wolverine
Ryan Reynolds echoed Hugh Jackman’s comments about how difficult it is to diet to gain size for an action movie. “This is 5-6 meals a day, which for many may seem great. But it’s not necessarily the kind of food you’ll really like,” he explained.
For Hugh Jackman, this is his return as Wolverine in Deadpool and Wolverine will mark his entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, it is unclear whether this will mark his big screen appearance. last goodbye characteror whether the door will be open for something else.
The Australian clarified that nothing of what happened in the saga films happened. X-Men Fox will be changed. So the result Logan Despite what happened in the new film, it would not have changed. And it’s not just that the events of this feature film happened in 2029, but because Wolverine Deadpool and Wolverine It won’t be original but an option.
Added to this is a desire not to ruin what many consider one of the best superhero films in history. Kevin Feige, the head of Marvel Studios, even admitted that he recommended that Hugh Jackman not return as Wolverine. “I said, ‘Let me give you some advice, Hugh. Do not come back. You had the best ending ever.” Logan. “This is not something we should cancel,” he said.
All questions regarding this version of Wolverine and his future in the MCU will be resolved in a couple of months. Deadpool and Wolverine will be released in cinemas in Spain and Latin America July 25.
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