The ‘X-Men’ star Hugh jackman opened up about how much he loved getting to revisit his classic Marvel character for the upcoming third ‘Deadpool’ movie.
Hugh Jackman has completed filming for Deadpool 3 and has now undergone a significant transformation by shaving his iconic beard to portray Wolverine in the upcoming superhero film. The 55-year-old Les Misérables actor took to Instagram on Wednesday January 24 to share a video documenting the process of shaving his beard and styling his hair. Although his filming duties for the movie have concluded he expressed anticipation for its summer premiere.
The video presented as a silent time-lapse captured Hugh receiving a haircut and beard trim from a pair of stylists following the completion of filming. While most of the beard had already been shaved the clip showed the stylists meticulously removing the remaining stubble. In the accompanying caption Hugh reflected on his exceptional experience working on the film but concluded by declaring that it was “Time to shave.”
Reflecting on the filming experience Hugh Jackman shared his sentiments expressing overall enjoyment while acknowledging some challenges encountered along the way. In a heartfelt message he described the journey as exhilarating albeit with exceptions like the rigorous 4 a.m. training sessions and strict dietary regimen of steamed fish and vegetables for six months which constituted a mere 6.8% of the experience. He extended his gratitude to the entire cast and crew praising their exceptional work. With heartfelt appreciation he singled out his close friends Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy emphasizing their indispensable support throughout the process. Excited for the film’s release on July 26th Hugh conveyed his eagerness for the audience to witness the culmination of their efforts.
Hugh’s reprisal of Wolverine in Deadpool 3 marks his return to the iconic role since his portrayal in the 2017 film Logan. He first donned the claws of the superhero in 2000 with his casting in the original X-Men film. The announcement of his return for the upcoming Deadpool installment was made in September 2022 accompanied by a humorous video featuring Hugh and Ryan Reynolds, adding to the anticipation surrounding the project.
Following the announcement of his reprisal Hugh Jackman has been providing periodic updates particularly regarding his rigorous fitness routine tailored for his role as the Marvel mutant. Additionally Ryan Reynolds has contributed to the excitement by sharing a photo hinting that Hugh will don the iconic yellow Wolverine suit from the comics in the upcoming film.
