For the past couple of decades we’ve seen actors searching for the perfect body to play superheroes on the big screen, which is why some have even resorted to using steroids. This is not the case with Hugh Jackman, Well, the actor confirmed that he has never used steroids to play James Logan or Wolverine.
The first live-action X-Men movie hit theaters in the mid-2000s and since then Hugh Jackman has become Wolverine for fans, because they can’t imagine another actor in the role and he has done it again. perform multiple times since then. In addition, it is confirmed that we will see Hugh Jackman again as Wolverine in Deadpool 3.
In a recent interview with CNN published yesterday, Hugh Jackman explained why he’s back as Wolverine for Deadpool 3 and talked a bit about his time playing this character, as it’s the role the actor is most recognized for around the world. of the world.
The actor started by talking about the biggest difference he has from Wolverine in the comics, which is his height. While James Logan is short, that’s not the case with Hugh Jackman, so during the filming of the first X-Men movie he never wore shoes and his companions used to stand on platforms to look taller than him. “The rule was that unless he was a boy, he had to be taller than me.”.
After this, the actor told a funny anecdote about the scene that they showed him before going on to the subject of his muscles, because Hugh Jackman was asked if over the years and after having made 9 films as Wolverine he has ever used steroids. Hugh Jackman said no, because although he loves his and Wolverine’s work, he has learned about the side effects caused by steroids and decided to do everything naturally.
“I don’t love my job that much”, said Hugh Jackman, making it clear that the scenes that show him with a muscular body are the product of his own efforts and without taking shortcuts.
