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That Time Hugh Jackman Threatened To Leave The Greatest Showman, And How His Director Convinced Him To Stay
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Hollywood superstar Hugh Jackman almost walked away from his lead role in the hit musical 'The Greatest Showman' - until his director stepped in with a savvy plan to keep him on board.
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- Jackman, who's raked in over $7.5 billion at the global box office, was ready to quit 'The Greatest Showman' before filming began due to creative differences with the director.
- Director Michael Gracey convinced Jackman to stay by promising him more creative control over the project - a move that paid off big, with the film grossing $435 million worldwide and earning Jackman a Golden Globe nomination.
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Hugh Jackman, X-Men, Les Miserables, Deadpool and Wolverine, The Greatest Showman