Hugh Jackman's strict diet to return as Wolverine in Deadpool 3

Fans of the Wolverine character are eagerly anticipating Hugh Jackman's return to the role in the upcoming film Deadpool 3.

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Jackman is putting in significant effort to prepare for the role, including following a rigorous diet, as he has discussed publicly.

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During an appearance on "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert, Jackman shared that his diet and

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workout regimen for the role of Wolverine resulted in him becoming so muscular that he ripped his pants three times while performing on Broadway.

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Jackman stated that the diet and training required to play Wolverine is demanding, as he has to consume a large number of calories to achieve the desired physique.

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This has caused some difficulties during his Broadway show "The Music Man".

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" I'm eating 4,500 calories a day" Jackman explained

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The release date for the movie has been announced for September 6, 2024, meaning the countdown to its release has begun.

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