Hugh Jackman Reaches Out Via AICN, Attaches Photo
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The enhanced senses of Wolverine were tingling thanks to all of us talking about those "extensive" reshoots. They were tingling so much that his real life counterpart Hugh Jackman actually e-mailed Harry Knowles at Ain't It Cool News to clarify what was going on with X-Men Origins: Wolverine, and sent a photo that includes Deadpool, which I've added to our gallery below. Here's Jackman's e-mail in its entirety, for your reading pleasure:
"Hey Mate- Would you mind posting this? Thank you for your support! HJ
Hey everyone -
It's Hugh Jackman, sending this note from freezing Vancouver. I have read a lot of your online comments regarding the footage that we are currently shooting and I share your passion for the Wolverine character and the movie - I owe it all to you guys!
I wanted to reach out and let you know that due to scheduling conflicts with certain cast members and location/weather considerations, we had to wait until now to shoot a couple of scenes. Please rest assured that WOLVERINE will be badass and hopefully meet all of your expectations. I am stoked by the positive response to the teaser, which clearly reflects the tone and scope of the film. If you like that, we've got much more in store!
In the meantime, here's an exclusive shot of some characters you may recognize ...
Cheers,
Hugh."
So, they apparently aren't that extensive, but the usual type of pick-up shots, and we must continue to hope that Gavin Hood's vision wasn't crushed under the studio heel. In the meantime, I'm going to go giggle over the fact that Jackman's e-mail is apparently "fox.com," and then sulk because he doesn't e-mail me. Maybe I should play harder to get.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
1-19-2009 @ 1:05PM
Mr.R said...
I love Wolverine but I am not an expert, could anyone please clarify why we never get to see him with his awesome mask, which is featured in most Xmen drawings? Why is this Wolverine always dressed like he is in a Dodge Ram ad?
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1-19-2009 @ 1:19PM
madgamer said...
I can't wait to see this movie. It's cool that he reached out to the fans a bit like this. As to the above question, I think it is just because it would look really funny in real life. That and, unlike batman, he doesn't really care if people see his face.
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1-19-2009 @ 1:20PM
CGJung said...
The Wolverine mask obstructs Hugh Jackman's pretty man face.
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1-19-2009 @ 2:12PM
Jim said...
Eh, Wolverine looks pretty crappy. I'll wait for the DVD. The trailer reminded me of Mission Impossible 2---and that's not a good thing.
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1-20-2009 @ 3:08PM
criss said...
i think is going to be awesome!!!!
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1-20-2009 @ 3:06PM
criss said...
i think is going to be great!!!
hugh is so hot and such a good actor, he is the best wolverine ever!!!!!
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1-19-2009 @ 4:36PM
Jeremy said...
Where is Deadpool? He's one of my favorite characters.... I see Gambit, but no Deadpool.
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1-19-2009 @ 4:53PM
Entrapt said...
Far left Ryan Reynolds, or however his last name it's spelled, is Deadpool.
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1-19-2009 @ 5:35PM
Jeremy said...
Thank you Entrapt! I didn't know he was going to be in the Wolverine movie... I'm aware he was part of the Weapon X project, but I thought he was too oddball to be a movie character. This is great news! He is one of my favorites! :)
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1-20-2009 @ 12:00PM
Tigerlily said...
That is so cool that Hugh Jackman reached out like that. What a truly nice guy. Better watch what you write, he could be reading it right now. You too could get an email from Wolverine!
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