Hugh Jackman hits the gym to get back into superhero shape for Deadpool
Hugh Jackman is an Australian actor, producer, and singer who was born on October 12, 1968, in Sydney, Australia. He is best known for his portrayal of the Marvel Comics character Wolverine in the X-Men film series. Jackman has also appeared in numerous other films, including "The Prestige," "Les Misérables," and "The Greatest Showman," for which he received a Golden Globe nomination.
In addition to his acting career, Jackman is a talented singer and dancer. He won a Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway musical "The Boy from Oz," and has also appeared in several other musicals, including "Oklahoma!" and "Carousel."
Jackman has been married to Deborra-Lee Furness since 1996, and they have two children together. He is also known for his philanthropic work, including his support of the Global Poverty Project and his involvement in various charities focused on education, the arts, and the environment.
The actor, who will return as X-Men favorite Wolverine in the upcoming MCU sequel Deadpool 3, took to his social media handle to share a clip of him working out. “Paying for the baguette(s) and butter, tarte tatin and and and," he captioned the post. In the video, the actor demonstrates this with some squats to get back into his superhero shape for the upcoming and untitled threequel.
While plot details for the threequel are being hushed, the film will see Deadpool finally join the MCU. Meanwhile recently Deadpool 3 found its villain in The Crown star Emma Corrin. The actress is expected to portray the villain opposite Ryan Reynolds’ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine.
Deadpool 3 is being helmed by Reynolds’ Free Guy and The Adam Project director Shawn Levy.
Reynolds announced the exciting news of Corrin’s casting on Twitter, writing, “New addition to the family! The Deadpool family, for clarity. Which is just like a real family except with less swearing…. Welcome, Emma Corrin!”
The film is supposed to be the first R-rated installment in Disney’s MCU. Franchise screenwriters Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick are returning to pen the third outing.
Deadpool 3 is now slated for a release on November 8, 2024.
