Hugh Jackman has revealed how his children Oscar and Ava inspired him to reprise his iconic Marvel superhero role in 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 take on the role again.
“I’d been 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?'” she said. The Daily Telegraph.
‘And I thought I should ask myself this: if I could do anything (and I’m very lucky to be able to ask myself that question in many ways), what would it be?’
He added that one of the things he wanted most in life was to play Wolverine again, despite having previously insisted that he no longer wanted to play the character.
Hugh said he then contacted Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, 47, and told him he would accept his offer to appear alongside him in a film, despite having previously turned it 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 was shooting now, this would be years from now.”
Deadpool & Wolverine is the third film in the action-comedy series starring Reynolds and will mark Jackman’s tenth time portraying Wolverine.
Hugh Jackman has revealed how his children Oscar and Ava inspired him to reprise his iconic Marvel superhero role in upcoming blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine. (Pictured: Hugh, his ex-wife Deborra-Lee Furness and their two children)
He first portrayed Wolverine in the 2000 film X-Men and has since appeared in several sequels and spin-offs.
In May, it was reported that Jackman was finding comfort 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” amid the high-profile divorce, according to Women’s Day.
However, it seems his greatest comfort comes from his children, who have stepped up to support their father during this difficult time.
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 take on the role again. (Pictured: Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine)
Hugh first portrayed 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 they surprise him constantly,” a close friend told the publication.
“They have become closer than he could have imagined and he can now rely on them, whereas before he would turn to Deb,” the friend added.
Friends of the actor are hopeful that the deep bond he has with his children will help him overcome his current emotional crisis.
