Hugh Jackman bulks up for The Wolverine
Aronofsky has reportedly told Jackman that he needs to gain an extra twenty-five pounds of muscle mass. Here is what Hugh had to say as he prepares himself for the rigors of The Wolverine:
"I'm actually quite long and lean. I had a chat with Dwayne Johnson, who did 25 pounds for his movie (Faster). I rang him up and was like, 'Okay, tell me what's going on?'"
Jackman's training will last six months, and he is expected to gain a pound a week, consuming 6,000 calories a day. Hugh isn't bothered by the intense workout, as the chance to work with Darren Aronofsky more than makes up for it:
"I love every one of his movies. He's a visionary. I've been trying to get Darren since X-Men: The Last Stand, really. We've been talking about this and The Wolverine for so long. We had a meeting about three weeks ago, catching up as friends more than anything, and he just ran a few ideas by me and my eyes just lit up, because already I think this is like a whole new ballgame - just the ideas, the level of depth, and intelligence, and creativity. I think he's been waiting so long to do a movie in this genre. When he found the script, he said this is it. It's really exciting."
The Wolverine comes to theaters July 26th, 2013 and stars Hugh Jackman. The film is directed by James Mangold.
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Shadow Of The Day
Nice.
1 year agoby @asifFlag
Josh
@narrator: Really? Interesting. While I love all of Nolan's movies and would give them all at least 4/5, I don't consider the Prestige to be even close to his best, though I do like it more than Insomnia and Batman Begins. His best, IMO is Memento.
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
K-Man
I can feel it.....This movie is going to kick so much ass. Cant wait!!!!
1 year agoby @k-manFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
@Worth5Bucks, The Prestige, for me, is still Nolan's best film to date, and is easily on my top 5. To eac their own thou, I love the guy too. :)
Anyways, agreed with @Supes, this kind of dedication really comes across on screen, and I am thankful to the few actors who are dedicated to their roles, and not the paycheck. I'm betting Aronofsky will have a field day with this film.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
CARLOSB1982
i thought the last movie he was as ripped as he could ever get. but since hearing this news its just insane how ripped he's gonna be
1 year agoby @CARLOSB1982Flag
Mutant
Since he's bulking up, grow those chops as well.
1 year agoby @zenderFlag
Worth5Bucks
There are movies I love that arent my favorites. I love those movies theyre just not quite good enough for my top 25
1 year agoby @mattbierwagenFlag
Lane
Great news. I can't wait to see the real Wolverine movie. :)
Really @Worth5Bucks? X-Men 2, The Fountain, even The Prestige? NOTHING he's done of value has been one of your favorites?
1 year agoby @lane1Flag
B3njamin
Wow that is gonna be a beastly Wolverine!! adding 24lbs of muscle in half a year is insane. I'm sure his body will stop picking up the weight though but he is gonna be in bodybuilder mode for sure.. who needs berserker rage
1 year agoby @b3njaminFlag
Worth5Bucks
He is the only one of my favorite actors that isn't in any of my favorite movies.
1 year agoby @mattbierwagenFlag
Pjwolsker
they should do a wolverine movie where he is pretty old like in his 60's or something like they did in the comics. that'd be awesome
1 year agoby @pjwolskerFlag
ed_wood
Awesome.
1 year agoby @ed-woodFlag
rarebloodtype
He's going to be ripped up.
1 year agoby @rarebloodtypeFlag
Dan
I love to read about that dedication. Good stuff, Mr. Jackman.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
The Dark Knight
nice
1 year agoby @thedarkknight23Flag
HighCaliberINC
..I can't wait to see what Aronofsky does with this. Part of me is hoping it's not too heavy with animation, maybe giving it more of "real" feel to it. But ill leave all that to the expert...I'm sure hes got some crazy-good vision for this one. HughJackman is gonna be looking juiced out of his head adding on 25lbs!
1 year agoby @highcaliberincFlag
Daveactor7
Very nicely put Jackman, he is a visionary director
1 year agoby @daveactor7Flag
Darkspider
Hahaha! They said "antimantium"!!! Idiots!
1 year agoby @darkspiderFlag
[A]
Too bad the veins tell the extra 'roids use but other than that.. maybe it'll be good
1 year agoby @aeghastFlag
Cripple
Very nice, can't wait to see this.
1 year agoby @crippleFlag