Dacre Montgomery on rumors that he will replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery breaks his silence on rumors that he will replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine
Dacre Montgomery won’t be using Wolverine’s metal claws any time soon.
The 28-year-old Australian actor has revealed that he has no interest in replacing his friend and mentor Hugh Jackman in any of the upcoming Marvel movies.
Dacre, best known for his role as school bully Billy Hargrove on the Netflix hit Stranger Things, had been tipped as a possible replacement for Hugh, but was told the daily telegraph this is not in the cards for him.
Dacre Montgomery (portrayed as Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things) has broken his silence on rumors that he might replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in future Marvel movies.
Rumors gained steam after it was reported that Hugh Jackman would not reprise his role in the next Deadpool movie.
Dacre had reportedly been up against Taron Egerton, Paul Mescal, Milo Gibson and Daniel Radcliffe for the iconic role.
He said that his friendship with Hugh, who offered him guidance early in his Hollywood career, was more important to him than landing a big role in a franchise.
He said that his friendship with Hugh, who offered him guidance early in his career, was more important to him than landing a big role in the franchise. (Hugh appears in X-Men: The Last Stand)
Instead, he has set his sights on grittier roles.
Dacre, who most recently starred as TV director Steve Binder in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, says he’s drawn to meatier scripts with character development.
“I feel like it’s an incredible opportunity as a newcomer to the world of Australian acting to create my own story,” he said.
Dacre, who most recently starred as TV director Steve Binder in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, says he’s drawn to meatier scripts with character development.
Perhaps best known for playing Billy Hargrove on Stranger Things, he recently became an ambassador for Australian menswear brand Politix.
“I think what’s amazing about this is that there’s an emphasis on sensitivity in masculinity,” he said.
Dacre is expected to star in two movies this year: Spider and Jessie and Went Up that Hill.
Perhaps best known for playing Billy Hargrove on Stranger Things, he recently became an ambassador for Australian menswear brand Politix.