Hugh Jackman was last minute replacement for 'Wolverine'; Who was the first choice?

Hugh Jackman has played several memorable characters throughout his career but he will always be remembered for playing Wolverine. Hugh Jackman played character of Wolverine for 17 years after making his debut as clawed superhero in 2000 with X-Men. It is w learnt that Hugh Jackman was a last-minute replacement for role of Wolverine after Scottish actor Dougray Scott had to drop out of film.

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According to media reports, Dougray Scott was filming Mission: Impossible 2 with Tom Cruise and was expected to begin X-Men after finishing it. Due to production delays, Mission: Impossible 2 got pushed ahead. After Dougray Scott’s Mission: Impossible 2 that featured Tom Cruise in lead got delayed, Hugh Jackman was cast as replacement of Scott to play Wolverine.

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Dougray Scott reveals why he couldn't play role of Wolverine

In a recent interview to a leading daily, Scott revealed that it was because of Tom Cruise that he couldn’t play Wolverine. He said that Tom Cruise did t let him do it. Dougray Scott said that Tom Cruise told him to stay and finish ir film after Scott said he will also work on X-Men. Scott also referred to Tom Cruise as a very powerful guy.

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In a media interaction, Hugh Jackman had said that he had auditioned for role of Wolverine but was finally offered role after full nine months. He had also revealed that he only went back and auditioned after Scott Dougray was busy shooting for Mission: Impossible 2 with Tom Cruise. He furr added that he did t expect to get role of Wolverine. Dougray Scott had mentioned in a media interaction that he has thing against Hugh Jackman and he loved him as Wolverine.

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Hugh Jackman as Wolverine

Hugh Jackman bid farewell to Wolverine in 2017 with his film Logan. In a recent media interaction, Hugh Jackman had said that he has made peace with it.