Hugh Jackman Returns to Wolverine Condition in Workouts for "Deadpool 3"

Hugh Jackman's Return as Wolverine: A Cinematic Comeback

As a seasoned performer, Hugh Jackman boasts an extensive portfolio spanning both the stage and the silver screen, with a career trajectory that dates back several decades. Despite his long list of credits on IMDb, Jackman is perhaps most renowned for his portrayal of Marvel's Wolverine in the "X - Men" film series. Wolverine, also known as James Howlett, Logan, or Weapon X, is a genetically enhanced mutant equipped with regenerative abilities, retractable claws, and an unparalleled ferocity. To embody this character convincingly, an actor must possess the requisite physical build, which has never posed a challenge for Jackman. And soon, he will once again unsheathe the character's iconic claws.

On November 8, 2024, Jackman will reprise his role as Wolverine in the highly anticipated "Deadpool 3." This marks his first return as the indomitable character since the critically lauded "Logan" in 2017. While, understandably, plot details remain scarce, Jackman will star alongside Ryan Reynolds, who will be playing the titular Deadpool. In the past few months, Jackman has been teasing his recent training progress, demonstrating his commitment to regaining the physique of Howlett.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, after portraying Wolverine in nine films over a 17 - year period, Jackman had initially been content to retire the character. One of the contributing factors was the physical toll it had taken on his 54 - year - old body, as he revealed to Chris Wallace in an episode of CNN/HBO's "Who’s Talking To Chris Wallace?" in early January 2023.

During the interview, Jackman vehemently denied using steroids to develop Wolverine's trademark physique. Amid years of speculation, he stated that he achieved it through traditional methods. Now, as he prepares to step back into the role, Jackman is consuming a protein - rich diet, humorously referring to "eating more chickens," and intensifying his gym workouts.

Jackman's Instagram teasers of his training regime for reprising the role include a video from early February 2023, where he is seen performing dumbbell biceps curls (weight unspecified). Later that month, he shared a clip of himself using a seated leg press machine, accompanied by the caption, "middle school French class really kicking in now." Most recently, in March 2023, he posted a black - and - white image of himself executing a weighted plank/ab slider exercise with a bumper plate (weight unspecified) on his back. The caption was straightforward and directly alluded to his upcoming acting project: "If you’re looking for me, I’m becoming Wolverine again."

Evidently, Jackman is immersing himself back into the mindset and physicality required to portray a character as muscular and imposing as Wolverine. Given his past success in achieving an impressive superhero - worthy physique on screen, it is clear that his dedicated gym routine is more than effective.

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