Shubhabrata Dutta
Hugh Jackman is one of the most well-known actors in the world. While a considerable portion of his popularity comes from his portrayal of the mutant Wolverine in the superhero movie franchise ‘X-Men,’ based on the characters from Marvel comics, he is also known for his more dramatic roles in movies like ‘Kate & Leopold’ (2001), ‘The Prestige’ (2006), ‘Australia’ (2008), ‘Les Misérables’ (2012), and ‘Prisoners’ (2013).
Jackman’s love for music has time and again brought him back to Broadway, where he has also received huge acclaim. The movies ‘Les Misérables’ and ‘The Greatest Showman’ (2017) are testimonies to his singing talent. He has also contributed to children’s movies like ‘Pan’ (2015), ‘Flushed Away’ (2006), ‘Happy Feet’ (2006), and ‘Rise of the Guardians’ (2012). So, if his charm doesn’t do the trick, his diverse filmography can make you wonder what his upcoming projects are.
1. Deadpool & Wolverine (2024)
‘Deadpool 3’ is a superhero movie directed by Shawn Levy. It is a sequel to ‘Deadpool 2’ and a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). While the plot is under wraps, the movie will bring Deadpool face to face with Wolverine for the first time as well as many other characters from previous ‘Deadpool’ and Marvel movies.
The cast includes Ryan Reynolds as Deadpool/Wade Wilson and Jackman as Wolverine/Logan. Along with them, the film will feature Morena Baccarin, Matthew Macfadyen, Brianna Hildebrand, Shioli Kutsuna, Jennifer Garner (reprising her role of Elektra from the 2003 Marvel superhero movie ‘Daredevil’), and Karan Soni. The movie is produced by Marvel Studios and Maximum Effort and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. It is currently in the post-production stage and will be released on July 26, 2024.
2. Apostle Paul (TBA)
‘Apostle Paul’ is a Biblical drama film written by Matt Cook. It is based on the life of Apostle Paul, who was subjected to the white light of Jesus Christ that blinded him and consequently converted while on his way to Damascus from Jerusalem. Founder of many churches, he spread the word of God among the Romans and is considered one of the most significant messengers of Christ; credited with writing 14 out of the 27 books in the New Testament. The cast includes Jackman as Apostle Paul. It is produced by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon along with Warner Bros. The movie is currently in its pre-production stage and we are yet to receive any updates about the director, the rest of the cast, or a release date.
3. The Good Spy (TBA)
Jackman is rumored to be spearheading a biographical drama based on the life and exploits of American CIA operative Robert Ames. It is directed by Hany Abu-Assad and adapted by F. Scott Frazier from Kai Bird’s biography ‘The Good Spy: The Life and Death of Robert Ames.’
Ames, who was stationed in the Middle East, worked hard towards establishing friendly relations between the U.S. and the Middle East countries. Unfortunately, the 1983 bombing outside the American Embassy in Beirut took his life. The project has been in pre-production for a long time and as of now there are no further updates.
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