Hugh Jackman recently revealed his approach to the role of Wolverine. He said he was influenced by his childhood ‘rage’ over his brother bullying him for ‘dancing’. The X-Men star has reprised his role in seven movies, including two spin-offs. Hugh revealed his brother bullying him for his interest in musicals has been the inspiration behind his character’s anger.
He told the DailyMail, “I was bullied by my big brother. Playing Wolverine makes me think how I used to fight with my brother. He used to call me poofter and sissy for being interested in dancing. And by the time he said there was nothing wrong with that, I was too old. I was 18 by then. I stopped myself being Billy Elliot. I didn’t have the guts. But the rage I felt then, I can use to play Wolverine.’’
Hugh also added that given the diet and training regime he follows to prepare for his role, he fears he may suffer a heart attack.
He said, “It’s not good for me to eat 6,000 calories a day. I have to eat a dozen eggs every day. The only way (varying the diet) works is eating chicken. I know there are vegan body builders but chicken is what works for me. Lots and lots of chicken ... I worry I’ll have a heart attack.’’
