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Why Hugh Jackman Replaced Dougray Scott As Marvel's Wolverine In X-Men
SlashFilmStory by staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold)
scrn logline
From Dougray to Jackman: the untold story of how Marvel's iconic Wolverine found his perfect match
beat sheet
- Dougray Scott was originally cast as Wolverine, but had to drop out due to a scheduling conflict with Mission: Impossible II, opening the door for Hugh Jackman's career-defining role
- Jackman's physicality and charismatic intensity as Wolverine made him an instant fan-favorite, launching him into the Hollywood A-list and solidifying the character's place in pop culture
call sheet
Hugh Jackman, Dougray Scott, Marvel, X-Men