Wolverine actor Hugh Jackman reveals that he was about to get fired from X-Men

Hugh Jackman in the role of Wolverine.

19659006] Hollywood star Hugh Jackman revealed that he was almost fired from the movie Wolverine in the movies X-Men . The 50-year-old Australian actor, who played the role of Wolverine for 16 years, said he had almost lost the role during the filming of the first film.

"Five weeks after the filming of" X-Men ", I was about to get fired … The studio manager took me out at lunch and he m <39; said that they were worried at the studio, that they were I do not see what they saw during the audition and the next day, the director dismissed me and m? A; said exactly the same … Then, clearly, they spoke and I panicked, thinking, oh, that's the speech you got before being fired, and it was the biggest breakup of my career by far, " said Jackman during his film Hugh Jackman.The man.The music.The world tour of the show at the O2 in London.

According to Contactmusic, Deborra-lee Furness, Jackman's wife, helped him overcome his fear of being fired by pushing him to believe in his talent.

"She listened to me very patiently for about an hour, then she put her hand on my shoulder and she said," Baby, I think you just have to trust yourself, you t ". too worried about what everyone else thinks, go back to the beginning, focus on the character, trust your instincts, you have this "And she was right, and for me, it's the right thing." Love: Someone who believes in you even when you do not do it "Really believe in yourself. And all this show is dedicated to Deb and children, "he added.

For his role in Wolverine, Jackman also holds the Guinness world record for "Marvel's longest performing superhero career in the field of live performance".

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