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You Can Thank Tom Cruise for Hugh Jackman Starring as Wolverine in X-Men
ComicBook.comStory by Michael Hein
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The untold story behind Hugh Jackman's iconic turn as Wolverine, and how Tom Cruise unexpectedly played a role in his casting.
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- Dougray Scott was the original frontrunner for the Wolverine role, until Tom Cruise stepped in and prevented him from taking it, saying 'You've got to stay and finish the film' for Mission: Impossible II.
- While Scott missed out on the career-defining X-Men franchise, he harbors no ill will towards Jackman, saying 'I love what Hugh did with it. He's a lovely guy.'
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Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Hugh Jackman, Marvel, Mission: Impossible II, X-Men, Fear the Walking Dead, Batwoman, CW, Deadpool & Wolverine, Logan