Actors in big action movies are often accused of taking steroids. It is difficult to get in good shape in time for a shoot and to stay in that shape all year round, and many therefore choose questionable shortcuts.
However, Hugh Jackman, known to have been in extremely good shape throughout his time as Wolverine, says in an interview at CNN that he never took steroids for the role. Once he found out what side effects they had, he decided to do something about it “old-school way”.
This involved a lot of eating and protein to bulk up for the role, including eating a lot of chicken over the years. “Literally the karma is not good for me”joked Jackman, who continued; “If the deity has anything related to chickens, I’m in trouble.”
This bulking routine is something Jackman is now reportedly spending six months redoing to get back in shape for the role of Wolverine in Deadpool 3, which is set to open in 2024.
