Hugh Jackman admits to getting tearful while filming emotional scenes in Logan and says this is the LAST time he will ever play Wolverine
He's best known for playing the iconic comic book hero Wolverine.
But Hugh Jackman is preparing to say goodbye to the character forever in the upcoming film Logan.
Unlike the previous entries in the Marvel franchise, Logan has a more serious and emotional tone, which caused Hugh to get 'tearful' at times during filming.
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Emotional: Hugh Jackman admitted to getting 'tearful' while filming some emotional scenes in his upcoming movie, Logan
'I wanted to make a movie that someone who has never seen a comic book movie could get something out of,' the 48-year-old told Sydney Morning Herald.
He explained: 'The reason I never hesitated to say yes to this film is that great stories illuminate our existence and help us to reach out beyond ourselves.'
Hugh also mentioned that this will be the last time he plays Wolverine.
'I wanted to make a movie that someone who has never seen a comic book movie could get something out of,' he told Sydney Morning Herald
Acclaimed: Logan has already received glowing reviews from film critics
Logan opens in March, and is already being showered with praise from critics.
USA Today called it 'easily the best Wolverine outing,' while Toronto Sun went even further by saying that Logan is 'the definitive comic book movie.'
The James Mangold-directed film currently has a 96% 'fresh' rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Outside of the superhero universe, Hugh has a couple of other projects on the way.
All done! The 48-year-old says that Logan is the last time he will play Wolverine
Later this year, he will be seen playing American showman P.T. Barnum alongside Zac Efron in The Greatest Showman.
He will also lend his voice to the upcoming computer animated film Larrikins next year.
Larrikins stars a number of top Australian talent, including Margot Robbie, Rose Byrne, and Naomi Watts.
Working hard: Outside of the superhero universe, Hugh has a couple of other projects on the way
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