Hugh Jackman had to consume 6,000 calories a day to prepare for Wolverine

Spread the love


Hugh Jackman recently made a highly anticipated return to the big screen as Wolverine in the action-comedy Deadpool & Wolverine, marking a major comeback for the beloved X-Men character.

For a while, many believed that Jackman’s portrayal of Wolverine had come to an end, including the actor himself. In an interview on The Tonight Show, Jackman admitted that he thought his journey with the Wolverine saga was over. “I announced that Logan would be my last film, and three days after the announcement, I saw Deadpool 1. I remember watching it and thinking, ‘Oops. I can see it now,’” he shared.

During the interview, the host asked Jackman about his diet and training regimen for the role, which required him to be in top physical shape. Jackman revealed that he had to consume an astounding 6,000 calories a day, nearly three times the average intake for an adult male. However, these weren’t the “fun” calories. “Half a pizza is 6,000 calories, but this was chicken, tilapia, and beans,” Jackman explained.


The actor also recalled the moment he realized he wanted to bring Wolverine and Deadpool together on screen. He was so struck by the idea that he pulled his car over in the middle of traffic to call Ryan Reynolds. Eventually, he managed to convince Reynolds, and the idea was also embraced by producer Kevin Feige, Marvel, and Disney.

Reflecting on his return to the role, Jackman expressed his excitement: “I had more fun playing Wolverine this time than ever before,” he confessed to Fallon.

Source: MARVEL STUDIOS

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

ENTERTAINMENT

Lewis Capaldi Returns to the Stage After Two-Year Hiatus, Credits Therapy for His Comeback

Spread the love

Spread the loveScottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi, famous for his heart-wrenching tracks like “Someone You Loved” and “Forget Me,” is back on stage after taking a two-year hiatus. He credits therapy as a crucial factor in helping him reconnect with his music. In a heartfelt interview celebrating his new collaboration with the mental health platform BetterHelp, […]

Read More
ENTERTAINMENT

Squid Game Might Not Be Over Yet Creators Reportedly Considering an American Spin-off Featuring a Major Hollywood Star

Spread the love

Spread the loveThough nothing has been officially confirmed, signs point to Netflix continuing to explore the Squid Game universe after the global phenomenon of the original series. A potential American adaptation is rumored to be in the works, possibly starring Oscar-winner Cate Blanchett. Talks of a spin-off titled Squid Squad America first surfaced in October […]

Read More
ENTERTAINMENT

Squid Game Sets Record-Breaking Debut on Netflix

Spread the love

Spread the loveThe highly anticipated third and final season of the global sensation Squid Game made its debut on Netflix on June 27, and it’s already breaking records left and right. According to Netflix’s own platform, Tudum, more than 60 million viewers tuned in to watch the new season within just the first three days, […]

Read More