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Hugh Jackman Shares Sprint Workout for ‘Becoming Wolverine Again’
Australian actor Hugh Jackman made a name for himself by donning the adamantium claws of Wolverine on the silver screen. In a recent post made on Instagram, Jackman shared a sprint workout he’s using to get in shape for playing the character another time in the upcoming film Deadpool 3.
Hugh Jackman started his entertainment career in theatre and appearances in national television series. In 2000, Jackman got signed to join the X-Men film franchise. He left a lasting impression with his depiction of the Marvel comic book character Wolverine, which helped elevate his star power and break into the mainstream. The film was a commercial success and earned Jackman the Saturn Award for Best Actor.
For Jackman, who stands a foot taller than the fictional mutant, getting into superhero shape was not an easy feat. He put in countless hours in the training room and followed a strict diet to add a significant amount of muscle mass to his frame. He exhibited a lean and athletic look in the prequel X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009).
The 54-year-old made waves in the fitness community with his incredibly shredded package in The Wolverine (2013). He boasted a ripped midsection with abs and incredible overall vascularity to bring the burly superhero to life on screen. His last appearance happened in the 2017 sequel Logan, following which he decided to bid the role farewell. Eventually, he got convinced to make his comeback in the role by fellow A-lister Ryan Reynolds for the upcoming third installment of the Deadpool film series.
Considering how jacked he got, there was speculation about whether Jackman used steroids. Earlier this year, he declined the allegations and insisted he never got on the juice. Instead, he credited following an old-school routine and eating tons of chicken for helping him pull off the body transformation.
Hugh Jackman showed off his strong arm muscle development in a workout update in preparation for his return a few months ago. Bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger took notice of the update and reacted with a simple emoji of encouragement.
Two months ago, Jackman gave fans a look into his brutal leg workout sessions. He crushed a heavy squat workout before performing leg presses to beef up his lower body for the superhero project. Then, he offered a challenging core workout using planks to build strength in his midsection last month.
Hugh Jackman shares sprint workout for ‘Becoming Wolverine Again’
In a recent Instagram post, Hugh Jackman shared a tough sprint workout he was using to prepare for his role of Wolverine in the upcoming film Deadpool 3.
“#BecomingWolverineAgain,” wrote Jackman.
Ryan Reynolds opened up on the difficulties of keeping up with Hugh Jackman’s intense training earlier this week. He expressed excitement at getting the opportunity to lead the cast with Jackman while also pushing himself to his limits physically to match the Australian.
As per IMDb, Deadpool 3 is currently in pre-production and expected to release on November 8, 2024.
Published: 21 April, 2023 | 6:37 PM EDT
Ryan Reynolds on Keeping Up with ‘Beast’ Hugh Jackman Training for Deadpool 3: ‘I’m Trying’
Canadian superstar Ryan Reynolds is gearing up to lead the cast in Deadpool 3 alongside Australian actor Hugh Jackman. In a recent interview with ET Canada, Reynolds opened up on his struggles in trying to keep up with Jackman in terms of physicality.
Ryan Reynolds first gained attention for his work in the Canadian teen soap opera Hillside in the early 90s. Hailing from Vancouver, British Columbia, Reynolds found his passion for acting early as a teenager. Following a string of comedy roles, Reynolds switched gears for the action movie Blade: Trinity (2004). He displayed his versatility with a stronger physique in the project. In 2009, Reynolds got signed to play the role of Wade Wilson/Weapon XI in the X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Following the film, Reynolds worked hard on developing a standalone Deadpool movie that did not rely on any other portrayal and instead was rooted in the comic book source material. He found immense success with the launch of Deadpool (2016), which crushed many box-office records and convinced the studio to turn the project into a franchise.
Hugh Jackman led the cast for the prequel X-men film and made headlines for his insane build. He continued to build on his physique to don the burly superhero in future installations. In 2013, Jackman left the fitness world stunned with his crazy ripped package in the film The Wolverine. After two further cameos, Jackman decided to step away from the demanding character with a final appearance in Logan (2017).
In 2018, Ryan Reynolds reprised the role of the anti-hero in Deadpool 2. Besides his work in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Reynolds starred in other films like 6 Underground (2019), Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard (2021), and Red Notice (2021). He enlisted the help of bodybuilder Aaron Reed to play the role of his freakishly jacked alter-ego in Free Guy (2021). The hulking 6’7” mass monster gave fans a sneak peek at the role in Aug. 2021.
Earlier this year, Hugh Jackman opened up about how he got in superhero shape to play Wolverine. He declined ever using steroids to prepare for the role and credited his muscularity to an old-school diet of consuming lots of chicken.
The 54-year-old laid out a couple of fierce leg workout routines he utilized to get ready for Deadpool 3 two months ago. He performed a heavy set of squats before providing a look into his leg press workout. He followed up by showing off his ripped physique while crushing a grueling core workout last month.
Ryan Reynolds opens up on his struggles to keep up with Hugh Jackman for Deadpool 3
In a recent YouTube video, Ryan Reynolds talked about his preparations to get in shape with Hugh Jackman for Deadpool 3.
“I’m trying [to keep up with Hugh],” said Reynolds. “Hugh Jackman is a beast. He’s clearly obsessed with his own body so keeping up with someone who’s that diligent is going to be challenging but yeah it’s been fun. He and I are both really excited. We’ve wanted to do this for a decade so to have this opportunity now is weirdly perfect timing.”
As per IMDb, Deadpool 3 is currently in pre-production and is expected to hit the theaters on November 8, 2024. It will star Matthew Macfadyen, Ryan Reynolds, and Morena Baccarin. Shawn Levy is the director whereas Rob Liefeld, Wendy Molyneux, and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin serve as the writers.
You can watch the full video below.
Published: 18 April, 2023 | 7:30 PM EDT