Not solely was “X-Males” a profitable movie in its personal proper, nevertheless it additionally launched a multi-billion greenback film franchise and marked the beginning of a profitable profession for Hugh Jackman. After showcasing his appearing prowess, beautiful physique, and abilities as leading-man within the 2000 film, the job affords began pouring in.
In got here components in rom-coms like “Somebody like You” and “Kate & Leopold” alongside motion roles in “Swordfish” and “Van Helsing.” These motion films have been a pure match for Jackman coming off the “X-Males” franchise, however he stated he by no means felt like he was being typecast by enjoying Wolverine. “I’ve by no means felt trapped,” he stated, per El País. “There was a bit of interval, in 2003 or 2004, I believe, after I keep in mind, I used to be like, ‘Oh, I am solely getting motion movies.’ It was all the time a shock to me, identical to the musicals have been a shock.” As an alternative, he simply went with the move throughout the first decade of his film profession earlier than he was capable of choose and select the roles he wished. “I’ve all the time thrived on the range, however I am extra instinctive now about my selections,” Jackman defined.
He had the chance to do no matter he wished and tackle the roles that have been attention-grabbing to him. This included just a few musical films like “Les Misérables” and “The Best Showman.” He stated the previous particularly was a dream position, and it noticed him share the display screen with among the finest performers in Hollywood. However after all, he all the time discovered his approach again to Wolverine.