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Hugh Jackman has joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with his Logan aka Wolverine role, which he seemingly retired from, back in 2017’sLogan.It surely became a big event for audiences as the actor cemented a great legacy since debuting inX-Men(2000).
However, portraying the role was far from easy, especially in 2000 as the actor exposed a fascinating behind-the-scenes secret, which focused on making the movie as realistic as possible for audiences.
Hugh Jackman Used a Prosthetic Arm inX-Men
Back in 2009, the actor made an appearance on theFriday Night With Jonathan Ross, where he spilled the tea about a particular sequence from his firstX-Menmovie. The actor shared that the iconic scene where Wolverine’s claws first appeared in the 2001 movie was achieved using a fake arm.
He explained that the prosthetic arm was specially constructed to showcase the claws emerging to makeWolverine‘s character more realistic, which might have looked otherwise had they relied solely on computer-generated imagery (CGI).
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Hugh Jackmancontinued that he held one arm behind his back meanwhile the crew was managing the fake arm to match his movements while cameras were rolling. He shared,
I had to act the entire scene with one arm behind my back while four guys were holding a fake arm, and that scene where I’m holding the guy up against the bar, it was actually a fake arm with the whole thing that came out.
Although the actor had no idea about the fake prop’s cost, he confirmed that they only used it for“one shot and never again.”He admitted that it would have been difficult to film the entire movie with the prosthetic arm.
Despite the complexities, the visual effects added a layer of believability to the superhero’s powers. This showed that the filmmakers were focused on bringing the best for audiences. However, this was far from the tidbit he shared in the interview, as he also reflected on the risks that were introduced to using it.
Hugh Jackman Explained About the Risks of Using that Prosthetic Arm
Given that CGI played a significant role inall X-Men movies, filmmakers still decided to keep it as minimal as possible, opting instead for practical effects where required. This approach was evident even in the 2000 movie, which the actor reflected upon. However, he also expressed his thoughts on the risks associated with using a prosthetic arm in his scenes.
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He shared that the first X-Men movie used“real metal claws”as he recounted an incident when he accidentally hurt a crew member. The incident involvedRebecca Romijn‘s stunt double, who portrayed Mystique who was accidentally injured.
He shared,
Her double and I were doing a fight sequence…And I went to stab her in the arm, which is part of the choreography, and she’s meant to move her arm away. She forgot, and that thing went right into her arm. I mean, like an inch. I was stunned.
Fortunately, she was not severely injured, as he added that the stunt double went on to say,“Yes! I’ve been stabbed by Wolverine!”The reaction was far from what he imagined, which further showcased how the actors and crew put in their best efforts to make a project successful.
Produced by 20th Century Fox, the 2001 movie features an ensemble cast including Patrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Nicholas Hoult, James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, and Jennifer Lawrence.
X-Menis available to watch on Disney+.
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