Fact-O-Meter: Did You Know? Hugh Jackman Was The THIRD Choice For The Role Of Wolverine

Hugh Jackman is a BIG movie star and there’s no surprise that he possess the massive fan following across the globe. He’s been part of several exciting projects in a career spanning for over two and half-decade but it’s the act of Wolverine, that made him a household name.

Hugh Jackman has been so effortless in playing Wolverine that it seems a tailor-made role for him. But interestingly, he wasn’t the first man to be approached for the character. And adding more to the surprise, he wasn’t even the second choice. Hard to believe, isn’t it? Well, keep reading to know more.

All you Logan fans, it might surprise you but the first choice for the character was Man Of Steel actor, Russell Crowe. Well, the actor was intrigued by the role but due to some creative differences with X-Men director Bryan Singer, he backed out. But while moving out of the project, he suggested the name of Hugh Jackman for the role.