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Hugh Jackman has had a prolific career, with his breakout role being Wolverine in the firstX-Menfilm. The actor’s contribution to the superhero genre is unprecedented and 24 years in, he still continues playing the character. WithDeadpool & Wolverine, he has proven that he has not lost his mojo at all.
In addition to superhero films, the actor has starred in musicals likeThe Greatest Showman, intense dramas likePrisoners, and even Broadway shows likeThe Music Man.Jackman has found success in various mediums of performing arts and is unafraid to take up new challenges.The Flashstar Grant Gustin looks up to Jackman’s career and hopes to achieve a fraction of his legacy.
Grant Gustin Is An Awe Of Hugh Jackman’s Body of Work And Considers Him A Role Model
Hugh Jackman is most popularly known for his iconic role ofWolverinein theX-Menfilms. However, people who have been following his work know that he has done a lot of varied works that have shown hisversatilityas an actor. Jackman has participated in dramas, fantasy films, thrillers, musicals, as well as Broadway productions, and seems to find them creatively fulfilling.
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Getting to do such diverse work is an actor’s dream, and excelling at each of them is an astonishing achievement in itself. Jackman has done it all and successfully nailed every new challenge he has pursued. Actors who came after him are certainly inspired by such a respectable body of work andGrant Gustinis one of them.
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In an interview withMen’s Health, the actor who famously starred as Barry Allen/The Flashin the hit CW show expressed his admiration for Jackman’s career. Gustin fell in love with the Wolverine actor when he didThe Boy From Ozon Broadway and was in awe of his incredible versatility. Like Jackman, he wants to do every type of film, TV, and Broadway projects that provide an exciting new challenge for him. Gustin said,
I saw The Boy From Oz at the Imperial, and Hugh Jackman was already Wolverine at that point; he was playing this completely polar opposite character, and he was incredible. And that’s still one of my models to this day. I want to get to do it all. I want to get to do musicals on Broadway and plays on Broadway, and big studio films, and indies, and TV. I hope I’m lucky enough to have a fraction of the career that Hugh has had, and I want to hopefully do it all until the day I die.
Gustin hopes that he gets to achieve at least a fraction of Jackman’s incredible accomplishments. He is certainly inspired by his body of work and outside of film and TV,The Flashstar has also starred in the theatre/Broadway productions ofWest Side StoryandWater for Elephants. His most recent film was 2023’sPuppy Lovewhere he starred alongside Lucy Hale.
Hugh Jackman’s Robin Hood Film Will Go Deeper Beyond What People Might Expect
It was recently announced thatHugh Jackmanwill be playingRobin Hoodin a new adaptation of the popular legendary figure from British folklore. Legendary actors like Sean Connery, Kevin Costner, and Russell Crowe have played the iconic characters in different adaptations that each had a unique spin to the character’s lore.
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The film titledThe Death of Robin Hoodwill be directed by Michael Sarnoski who directedPigand the recent releaseA Quiet Place: Day One.In an interview withScreenrant, Sarnoski revealed that Jackman’s interpretation of the character will go deeper into the lore compared to other adaptations and will have a unique treatment. He said,
Hugh Jackman, we all know, is an incredible actor. We’re gonna get to see him do some pretty different, amazing stuff. He has quite a range with this character that he’s going to be exploring. I think people think of Robin is sort of like, he’s gonna steal from the rich, give to the poor. We have an idea for what that character is. But I think what he’s going to do with this character is going to go beyond what people are expecting, and I’m really excited to see to see him dive into it.
The director also stated that the film will begin shooting early next year.The Death of Robin Hoodwill also star Jodie Comer as the female lead of the film. According to the film’s logline, this version of Robin Hood will be“grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder”(viaVariety).Fans will be thrilled to see Jackman portray another iconic character after his recent success withDeadpool & Wolverine.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
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