Hugh in Training

[narrows101]

A nice little gossip piece from the Daily Telegraph via the Courier Mail in Australia - although there's one error - Hugh was a student at WAAPA, not NIDA.

http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,22538605-5012980,00.html

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Buff body ... Hugh Jackman enjoys a swim on Bondi Beach / The Daily Telegraph

Hugh Jackman calls on personal trainer mate
Article from: http://www.news.com.au/images/sources/h14_dailytelegraph.gif (http://www.dailytelegraph.news.com.au/?from=ni_story)
October 07, 2007 12:00am

MATES who work out together stay together, as proved by Hugh Jackman and his best pal and personal trainer Michael Ryan this week.

Jackman, who was best man at Ryan's wedding to Zoe Bingley-Pullen earlier this year, has hired his mate to prepare for his role as Wolverine - with the big budget film to begin shooting at Fox Studios at the end of November.

The buffed-up buddies, whose friendship dates back to Jackman's days as a student at NIDA, were spotted slogging it out on the treadmill at Fitness First Kings Cross bright and early yesterday morning.

Note to Ryan - if the size of Huge, sorry Hugh's pecs are anything to go by, you're doing a sterling job.

[FaT_tONle]

The Biceps are there... the traps are there... needs to bulk up the chest and he's back... still doesn't hide the wrinkles creeping up beneath the eyes there.

[narrows101]

The Biceps are there... the traps are there... needs to bulk up the chest and he's back... still doesn't hide the wrinkles creeping up beneath the eyes there.

He's gotta stop smiling and playing in the sun! :woot: Plus he is getting older as are all of us (his birthday's next week).

[The Empire Ape]

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[Gotham]

Cool. I'm very excited for the film. Robert Sanchez is hearing fantastic pieces about the fresh rewrite from Skip, too.

[Superhero 101]

DAMD DUDE THIS GUY Is FREAKING YOLKED!!!

[Nighthawk_Fan]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/0568848800.jpg

http://i228.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/Nightprey/Layer1_0051.png

Sorry! Just had to post this. :woot:

[_BB_]

^ haha :D

[Savage]

Now that's just good stuff. :D :up: Guy's in awesome shape. And I really wish Wolverine's hair was more like that in the movies. Less puffy. I really liked that period when he just had long hair. Looked kind of Native American.

[Electrix]

^ haha :D

_BB_ where have you been?

[_BB_]

Aww did you miss me? :p

I've started University! Its been a really hectic and I haven't got much free time anymore but I still read the boards when I can. When production starts on Wolverine though I'll definately try and get on the boards more often :D

[xXx]

awesomeness! thank god!

[Spamtron]

I'm guessing that might be some of your sweet artwork BB?

[narrows101]

Here's a few more recent ones from different angles LOL.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-11.jpghttp://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-08-1.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-8.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-10.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/oscar-jackman-speedo-01.jpg http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/0567962500.jpg

[dark_b]

this is the size that superman should also be. i wouldnt want brandon to be bigger than this.

[chaseter]

NO CARBS D@MNIT! That said...I am sure Hugh will be up to the Wolverine we all know him to be soon enough...WITHOUT CARBS.

[_BB_]

I'm guessing that might be some of your sweet artwork BB?

sorry but what? :huh:

[Spamtron]

sorry but what? :huh:

BB - I thought you might be referring (with you ^^haha reply) to the comparo of Hugh and the comic cell that Nighthawk had posted. I had seen a bit of your artwork a bit ago, and thought maybe that was something of yours done in the style of the original comic artist.:huh:

[_BB_]

lol nah, im no where near that good ;)

I just laughed because the comparison between hugh and the graphic was rediculously good :D

[Savage]

I think he looks great the way he is but Wolverine being stocky and all, the bigger the better. :yay:

[Spamtron]

Yeah that was pretty spot-on...

Don't sell yourself short BB... your stuff is d@mn good.

[wolviechickie]

I am actually really happy that he is getting ready for the role.

**** he looks fine...

[Deep Thinkin'!]

he is perfect right now

:swoons:

[A Dark Knight]

Hugh looks great, he must have been hitting the gym hard, he still has a little time left before the start of filming and will only get more cut, just awesome.

[narrows101]

Hugh looks great, he must have been hitting the gym hard, he still has a little time left before the start of filming and will only get more cut, just awesome.
It was reported that Hugh has been hitting the gym at 5 a.m. at every location where he's been filming AUSTRALIA since at least May, probably sooner. Here's one picture of him coming out of one of the gyms a few months ago.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/Hughgym.jpg

[A Dark Knight]

^ That is really amazing, the fact that he has that much dedication to training, to hit the gym at 4 or 5 am while on another movie knowing that he is going to be on set for 12 or more hours that day, it says a lot about Hugh and how serious he takes our friend Wolverine, I can't think of anybody better, ya have to love the guy.

[narrows101]

^ That is really amazing, the fact that he has that much dedication to training, to hit the gym at 4 or 5 am while on another movie knowing that he is going to be on set for 12 or more hours that day, it says a lot about Hugh and how serious he takes our friend Wolverine, I can't think of anybody better, ya have to love the guy.
That's Hugh for you. And by the way, happy 39th birthday today Hugh!

Here's a very funny interview of Hugh in one of the gyms in Bowen, Australia - he tried to get the interviewer to work out with him LOL! There's also a picture attached - click on link for the interview (and check out the third reply at the bottom LOL).

http://blogs.news.com.au/couriermail/showbritz/index.php/couriermail/comments/hughs_that_with_ash

When Meshel Laurie, Ashley Bradnam and Kip Wightman from Nova 106.9FM’s breakfast show went to Bowen , the best they hoped for was the get somebody to talk about stars Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman, who are in the North Queensland town filming the Baz Luhrmann movie Australia. Instead, Bradnam got word that Jackman was in the gym - and got this exclusive interview:

[A Dark Knight]

^ LOL! You have to love that guy! He is so good, it really is scary that he is 39, he sure does not look it, I hope I am in that good of shape at that age, again thank god he is playing Wolverine, we fans hit the jackpot with him.

[THE MR. TERRIFIC]

Looks Good. Can't wait!!

[Alina]

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Sorry! Just had to post this. :woot:

WHOAAAAAAAAAA!!!:cwink: I like what I see! That's Wolverine!:cwink:

[Alina]

^ LOL! You have to love that guy! He is so good, it really is scary that he is 39, he sure does not look it, I hope I am in that good of shape at that age, again thank god he is playing Wolverine, we fans hit the jackpot with him.

The first time I saw him playing this character, my first thought was:"Man, this guy was born to play the part." And I still think the same.

[A Dark Knight]

The first time I saw him playing this character, my first thought was:"Man, this guy was born to play the part." And I still think the same.

I thought the same thing, when he first came on the screen in the 1st X-Men movie, I said to my friends "That is Wolverine", he is just one of those actors who IS the character he plays on screen, he owns this role, it is his until he does not want it anymore IMO.

[Excel]

Wow he is a ****ing monster; he looks perfect; though those roids must be very expensive...

[Alina]

I thought the same thing, when he first came on the screen in the 1st X-Men movie, I said to my friends "That is Wolverine", he is just one of those actors who IS the character he plays on screen, he owns this role, it is his until he does not want it anymore IMO.

Yep. It's like the character was made for him, which is really weird, but great in the same time. And Hugh really brings Wolverine to life.:word:

[Alina]

Wow he is a ****ing monster; he looks perfect; though those roids must be very expensive...

The physique is just PERFECT!:cwink:

[A Dark Knight]

Yep. It's like the character was made for him, which is really weird, but great in the same time. And Hugh really brings Wolverine to life.:word:

It is kind of scary just how perfect he is for this role, it is just like he is ripped right out of the comic. I agree Hugh does bring Wolverine to life and he is physcially perfect which helps with that, all that time spent in the gym hitting the weight's has paid off.

[Alina]

Bring on Wolverine!:word:

[xwolverine2]

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Sorry! Just had to post this. :woot:

:wow: :hyper:

[Advanced Dark]

Found a new pic of him here too. Probably from the same beach:

http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/10/08/movie-news-round-up-spirit-wolverine-etc/

[narrows101]

Found a new pic of him here too. Probably from the same beach:

http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/10/08/movie-news-round-up-spirit-wolverine-etc/

That picture was taken Sept. 29 at Bronte Beach.

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/09/29/oscar-jackman-speedo

[Alina]

Wolverine fans can relax. We have the perfect guy for the role. God bless Hugh! And Bryan Singer for finding him:cwink:

[Jan Irisi]

Found a new pic of him here too. Probably from the same beach:

http://pwbeat.publishersweekly.com/blog/2007/10/08/movie-news-round-up-spirit-wolverine-etc/

No beard????? :wow: :csad:

[Deep Thinkin'!]

that picture is old

[Advanced Dark]

Sept 29th is old?

Edit: Oh the pic with the beard is Sept 29th. :) Got it.

[Retroman]

Hugh looks like he's in great shape.

I'm kind of amazed though that nothing has been revealed about the cast yet.:huh: They start shooting in three to four weeks time and we still know so little.

Could it be the rewrites that are delaying things? I know that many actors wouldn't commit to a movie unless they've seen a script. If that's the case then they're leaving things a little late IMO.

[narrows101]

No beard????? :wow: :csad:

Actually, my mistake when I posted it was taken Sept. 29. I was looking at a similar picture. Thanks for pointing out this one has NO beard - Hugh has had a beard since May for his current movie so this beach picture is before May but I can't seem to find the date. As you can see he's in great shape to begin with.

[A Dark Knight]

Hugh looks like he's in great shape.

I'm kind of amazed though that nothing has been revealed about the cast yet.:huh: They start shooting in three to four weeks time and we still know so little.

Could it be the rewrites that are delaying things? I know that many actors wouldn't commit to a movie unless they've seen a script. If that's the case then they're leaving things a little late IMO.

I agree, I thought we would hear more about the casting, hopefully if it is in rewrites it is only for the better, I want Wolverine to be a good movie and launch of a trilogy.

[gimmen64]

The Biceps are there... the traps are there... needs to bulk up the chest and he's back... still doesn't hide the wrinkles creeping up beneath the eyes there.

Yeah, his chest looks a little saggy, he needs to focus on some brench presses (regular, incline and decline) for that.

[batman497]

yea it looks like jackman is really hiting the roids looks good.

[TNC9852002]

Hugh looks just like Wolverine..

Only as long as he doesn't stand next to anyone shorter than 6'3".. :p

-TNC

[Hypestyle]

hugh "disappointed" at the cancellation of his TV show..

[A Dark Knight]

hugh "disappointed" at the cancellation of his TV show..

That show didn't look very good, sorry Hugh, but now he can focus 100% on Wolverine.

[Gamma Warrior]

Hugh looks great. I liked the way he looked the most at the beginning of X-1. Longer, leaner muscles that tear you up!.

[Mr. Socko]

He looks great in all of the X-Men movies. He's one of the few who'll put on some mass for his superhero role as opposed to letting himself go like an unnamed few would. Hugh Jackman is a great Wolvie, couldn't have gotten a better casting. :up:

[Nighthawk_Fan]

^Agreed. I can't picture anyone else playing Wolverine.

[narrows101]

Speaking of in training - once again, he's at the beach with the family and looks ready to take on WOLVERINE - if he ever finishes AUSTRALIA.


http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-bum-07.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-beach-bum-20.jpg

http://justjared.buzznet.com/2007/11/11/hugh-jackman-beach-bum/#comments

[Savage]

Are these all from the same day or does he just really like going to the beach a lot?

[narrows101]

Are these all from the same day or does he just really like going to the beach a lot?

They are all from the same day, Sunday. He REALLY likes going to the beach - he's a self-described "water baby". Plus, while he's been in Australia filming, the family has been renting a house right ON the beach in exclusive Point Piper so they are right there. Since he's been in Sydney, there's been pictures practically every weekend of the family on the beach.

The suburb of Point Piper is located on Sydney Harbour (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sydney_Harbour), beside the suburbs of Rose Bay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Bay%2C_New_South_Wales), Bellevue Hill (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bellevue_Hill%2C_New_South_Wales) and Double Bay (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Double_Bay%2C_New_South_Wales).

[Deep Thinkin'!]

Yep, that's his hang place. Zeh beach.

[Gamma Warrior]

He's looking wolverine like. I say he shouldn't get too big. X-2 was really pushing it.

[Savage]

Are you kidding? Wolverine is stupposed to be stocky. Hugh Jackman should keep going till he LOOKS stocky.

[November Rain]

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/0568848800.jpg

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Sorry! Just had to post this. :woot:
this likeness is unbelievable, it's almost as if they've based the picture on hugh jackman himself.

[Gamma Warrior]

Are you kidding? Wolverine is stupposed to be stocky. Hugh Jackman should keep going till he LOOKS stocky.When Wolverine first appeared he had longer and leaner muscles.

[Savage]

And when Superman first appeared he couldn't fly and when Batman first appeared he shot people. Wolverine is known to be this short and stocky little runt and since clearly we're not getting short, we might as well get stocky. :oldrazz:

[Sun_Down]

When Wolverine first appeared he had longer and leaner muscles.

That was before Marvel artists started drawing everyone like bodybuilders :oldrazz:

[SingItWithMeNow]

its good he already has a beard. All he has to do is shave off the goatee area and its instant mutton chops.

[narrows101]

its good he already has a beard. All he has to do is shave off the goatee area and its instant mutton chops.
He's had that beard since April because of his current movie so by the time he finishes Wolverine, he will have facial hair for almost a whole year! I miss his clean-shaven mug LOL.

And he's back at the beach again looking Wolvie-ready!

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-shirtless-stallion-08.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-shirtless-stallion-07.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-shirtless-stallion-02.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-shirtless-stallion-05.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a199/narrows101/Hugh/hugh-jackman-shirtless-stallion-01.jpg

[Gamma Warrior]

That's big! He looks to be hitting the gym as hard as Bale.

[narrows101]

Hugh has been training even while he's been filming his current movie. In a blog from one of the volunteers on the AUSTRALIA set dated June 18, he says this:

Warbo recounted his encounter with Hugh Jackman at the gym. An observation that Mr. Jackman's personal trainer was trying to kill him was apparently met with the suggestion that he wasn't too far off succeeding...

http://www.littlehouseofconcrete.bigblog.com.au/index.do