Hugh Jackman Talks About Wolverine: The Actor Wants To Play The Character Until He Dies

Hugh Jackman reportedly wants to play the role of Wolverine till he dies. The actor said in his recent interview to Cigar Aficionado magazine that he was inspired by Michael Keaton’s character in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “Birdman.” After watching the film which tells the story of a washed up actor who is known for his iconic superhero role of Birdman, Hugh learnt a lesson that “he should never stop playing Wolverine.”

“I’ve got to find a way to keep playing him until I die. I know that someday they’ll recast the role with another actor…I’d be happy if the role was eventually recast. It would mean that it had become iconic,” he added reported Eonline.

Jackman has been playing Wolverine in “X-Men” series since 2000. He has reprised his role in “X2: X-Men United,” “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” “The Wolverine” and “X-Men: Days of Future Past.” He will now be playing the role in the “X-Men: Apocalypse.” In his interview, he also added that he wants to better himself with every “X-Men” film. He reportedly doesn’t believe in “stagnation”. As per him “natural cycle” of life either leads to advancement or decline.

“X-Men: Apocalypse” is being directed by Bryan Singer. It is not known what will be the plot of the film. However, the buzz has it that it will revolve around the comicbook supervillian Apocalypse, who is born with mutant powers. The character first appeared in the comic book X-Factor. In “X-Men: Apocalypse” the role of Apocalypse will be played by Oscar Issac. Meanwhile, the other actors who have been roped in for vital parts include Kodi Smith-McPhee as Nightcrawler, Jennifer Lawrence as Mystique, Evan Peters as Quicksilver, Michael Fassbender as Magneto. “X-Men: Apocalypse” is scheduled for May 19, 2016 release. It is currently in pre-production stage and the filming is yet to start.

Meanwhile, Hugh may also reprise his role of Wolverine in “Wolverine 3,” according to Screen Rant. It is not yet known whether James Mangold will return to direct the film. The cast and plotline of the film are also not known.

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