Hugh Jackman opened up about why hes playing Wolverine for a 10th time and joked with CNN s Chris Wallace that Deadpool 3, the movie in which Jackman is set to reprise his iconic X-Men role, is actually titled Wolverine 10. (You can watch Jackmans interview below.)
Jackman, who first appeared as Logan/Wolverine in 2000, revealed that he will make it his job to prepare to play the beloved character in the superhero movie, which is set for a 2024 release.
Ive learned you cant rush it. Ive learned that it takes time, said Jackman during his appearance on Whos Talking to Chris Wallace? this past weekend.
So we have six months from when I finish [The Music Man on Broadway ] to when I start filming and Im not doing any other work, Im going to be with my family and train, Jackson said. Thats going to be my job for six months.
Jackman told Wallace that hes really fit right now and contributed his fitness to doing eight shows a week on Broadway.
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So, Im healthy. I have a good place to start. And apologies, chickens, run a mile. Start running now because Im coming for you, Jackman said.
Jackman, whose character died in the 2017 film Logan, revealed that the upcoming Deadpool movie is set at a time prior to his last appearance as Wolverine.
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He added that he thought he was done with the character that is part of one of the highest-grossing film series of all time.
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Like I was at peace with it, I got asked every day, during interviews or Ryan Reynolds ringing me Can we do it again? Im like no, Im done, Jackman said.
He added: When I keep thinking of me and Ryan of Deadpool and Wolverine, which are classic comic book rivals theres also a dynamic that Ive never really got to do before as Wolverine.
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