Warning, spoilers for Deadpool and Wolverine.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe is a well-oiled machine that constantly releases new content in theaters and via streaming with a Disney+ subscription. The latest film for fans is Deadpool and Wolverinewhich broke records after its release. The film featured Hugh Jackman’s return as Logan, who finally wore Wolverine’s yellow suit from the comics. The Greatest showman The actor recently spoke about consuming 6,000 calories for the film and peeing in the Wolverine costume, saying, “It doesn’t feel good.”
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman’s fake feud was fully visible to Deadpool 3which led to an electrifying on-screen chemistry. But his physique was also the focus, with Jackman getting in shape for the role of the popular X-Man. While in The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallonhe talked about finally wearing the blue and yellow suit and the challenge of peeing on set. He put it this way:
It looks so good, it feels so good. Except when you urinate, it doesn’t feel good. The path to get there is like a labyrinth. It’s worth it.
Honestly, that’s fitting. In comic book movies, suits are usually based on what looks good, not necessarily on making them accessible for bathroom breaks. Zachary Levi has spoken about not being able to pee as Shazam, while Christian Bale warned Ben Affleck to design his Batman suit to be easy to pee in before playing the Dark Knight. So in that respect, Jackman joins the long line of superhero actors with this particular problem.
Another rite of passage for many superhero actors is getting fit for their signature roles. And while the Prestigious Although the actor regularly posts videos of his workouts, there is another challenge to building muscle: consuming enough calories. In the same interview, Hugh Jackman talked about how much he had to eat to look muscular. He put it this way:
It’s 6,000 calories, and that’s not necessarily the calories you want. Half a pizza, for example, is 6,000 calories. But no, that’s chicken, and it’s tilapia and beans. Tilapia and beans. I don’t know why tilapia. It has to be some kind of lean fish and green beans.
That’s a lot of chicken and tilapia. Jackman has gone shirtless in virtually all of his appearances as Wolverine in the film. X-Men Movies. He may be used to working out and eating a ton, but that doesn’t make it any less challenging.
During the final of Deadpool and Wolverinethe two title characters unite to destroy Cassandra Nova and save the multiverse. During this sequence, Wolverine’s shirt evaporates and Jackman’s abs are photographed by Wade Wilson and given a reaction of his own. While promoting the Marvel blockbuster, he mentioned how difficult it was to maintain his Wolverine body, offering:
There’s one particular scene where I really wanted to focus on my appearance. And Shawn said, “Where do you want to do this scene?” And I said, “Let’s just put it at the end.” And then the strike came and I was like, “Oh, why did I say that?”
Mistakes were made. But how could Jackman have predicted the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes that brought the film industry to a standstill? And so poor Jackman had to stay in shape during the months he spent waiting for filming to resume. And that’s exactly what he did, because he looks insanely ripped Deadpool 3. And fans already want to see him again in another upcoming Marvel movie.
Deadpool and Wolverine is now in cinemas, followed by Captain America: Brave New World on February 14. In the meantime, check out the movie release dates for 2025.
