Hugh Jackman reveals how his children Oscar and Ava inspired him to reprise his most iconic role in Deadpool & Wolverine
Hugh Jackman has revealed how his children Oscar and Ava inspired him to reprise his iconic Marvel superhero role in the upcoming blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine.
The 55-year-old Sydney-born star, who last played the foul-mouthed X-Men hero Wolverine in the 2017 film Logan, revealed on Thursday that a conversation with his children convinced him to reprise the role.
“I was talking to my kids about, ‘What do you want to do with your life? What would you want to do if you could do anything?’” he said The Daily Telegraph.
“And I thought I had to ask myself that question: If I could do anything – and I’m very fortunate that I can ask myself that question in many ways – what would it be?”
He added that he would love to play Wolverine again, even though he had previously said he was done with the character.
Hugh says he then contacted Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, 47, and told him he would accept his offer to star in a film alongside him, even though he had previously turned the offer down.
“Ryan and I are good friends, so I knew he was getting ready to shoot, but I wasn’t sure where he was. I figured if he shot now, it wouldn’t happen for years.”
Deadpool & Wolverine is the third film in the action-comedy series starring Reynolds. It marks Jackman’s tenth appearance as Wolverine.
Hugh Jackman has revealed how his children Oscar and Ava inspired him to reprise his iconic Marvel superhero role in the upcoming blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine. (Pictured: Hugh’s wife, his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness and their two children)
He first played Wolverine in the 2000 film X-Men and has since starred in several sequels and spin-offs.
In May, it was reported that Jackman was finding solace in his adult children, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18, following his split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness last year.
The 55-year-old actor has reportedly been ‘sad’ over the high-profile split, women’s Day.
But it seems he finds the most comfort in his children, who are supporting their father through this difficult time.
The 55-year-old Sydney-born star, who last played the foul-mouthed X-Men hero Wolverine in 2017 film Logan, revealed on Thursday that a conversation with his children convinced him to reprise the role. (Pictured: Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine)
Hugh first played Wolverine in the 2000 film X-Men and has since appeared in several sequels and spin-offs
“They know him better than he knows himself and are constantly surprising him,” a close friend told the publication.
“They have become closer than he could ever have imagined and he can now confide in them about everything, whereas before he would turn to Deb,” the friend added.
Friends of the actor hope that the strong bond with his children will help him overcome the current emotional breakdown.