Hugh Jackman has revealed that he was only cast in the role of X-Men’s Wolverine after it was turned down by Russell Crowe.
“Dougray Scott got the part, Russell turned it down – that’s the second role I’ve gotten that Russell’s turned down.
Further recalling his experiences trying out for Wolverine, Jackman said: “I actually got the part nine months after I’d first auditioned for it.
Jackman would go on to play Wolverine in nine X-Men movies, culminating in 2017’s Logan – which he has insisted marked the final time he would play the character.