‘Logan’ Hugh Jackman’s Height Was A Big Roadblock In Becoming Wolverine

Did you know his height at the very beginning of his career was termed as a ‘problem’ to cast him for roles, and that had left him surprised the most.

Hugh Jackman is a sought-after Hollywood star. The actor has made his mark in many other genres as well. Did you know that his height at the beginning of his career was a problem to cast him for roles? This had surprised him the most. In his most recent interview, the actor has spoken out about the same.

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At the age of 32, Hugh Jackman stepped into the world of Wolverine and became the superhero everyone loved across the globe. He has already left the franchise. Both the studio and his fans want him to return as soon as possible. It wasn't the same as when he was cast as the popular role, and the bosses were unsure about his character. Continue reading to learn everything you need about the situation.

Hugh Jackman told Express that he was too tall to make it into Hollywood. I'm 6ft 2in tall and everyone told me that I was too tall when I first arrived. They also listed the movie stars who were all shorter than me. Perhaps it's because of the girls.

"But I do remember that I started out with my shoes off and did half a squat for entire scenes. Hey, when you get your first Hollywood job, they tell you to be shorter. Do you have twelve hours? It's possible!

Hugh continues to discuss his breakthrough role as Wolverine at 32. He also mentions his meeting with Sony bosses, pointing out that his height was lower than his comicbook description. "I met (Sony Pictures chairman) Tim Rothman and everything went well, and then when I was actually leaving his office, he said, 'Oh, there's just one issue - in the comics, Wolverine is 5ft 5in. I replied, "It's no problem!" and literally walked out with my knees bent.

Hugh Jackman expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play the role, even though it came late in his career. He says, "I am fully aware that it was more than 30 years ago when I did it." "I didn’t have a profile in Hollywood before then. I’m happy about that because you will hopefully know who you really are, what your values are, and what is important to you by the age of 30. Some actors find fame to be too overwhelming and suffocating. For me, however, I entered it with my eyes open and I'm doing okay.

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