Hugh Jackman Blames All the Growling and Yelling as Wolverine For Severe Damage to His Voice
Hollywood seldom witnesses the talent of such massively skilled actors like Hugh Jackman. From serious roles in drama flicks to action packed stunts in superhero movies, he aces them all, and that too, with graceful charm. Moreover, his sweet voice has also led him to play the lead role in musicals. With the diversity of roles he undertakes, the preparation for them also demands extensive time and effort.
Wolverine’s Howling Damages Hugh Jackman’s Voice
While playing the iconic Wolverine character in the X-Men movies and now the MCU with Deadpool 3, Hugh Jackman works out a lot, whether it’s his muscles or his vocal cords. When he growls or yells during fights in his character, it takes a toll on his throat and voice. In a recent interview with BBC Frontrow, the award-winning actor opened up about his preparation process and the subsequent impact of his screams.
“I’ve done some damage to my voice as Wolverine. My falsetto is not as strong as it used to be and that I directly put down to some of the growling and yelling. My voice teacher in drama school would’ve been horrified by some of the things I did [as Wolverine].”
Jackman, an adept singer as seen in various musicals, believes his voice is not as sweet as it used to be. To be as wonderful as he is on screen, The Greatest Showman actor works with teachers to learn the best techniques. His academic background in drama school also gives him an edge over others.
“We learned the technique [in school] of how to shout and how to yell without ruining your voice. However, during Wolverine, I did some screaming and yelling and things that I think did damage my voice, which I think I’m working on. I work with a singing teacher, and I make sure that I try not to hurt myself. And I really put a lot of effort into both physical movement, and my vocal preparation for every role.”
Given that he started his career in theater and musical movies, it’s understandable that his voice is his most precious asset. Fans hope to see the actor in more musical roles in the future, flexing his vocal cords and singing catchy songs.
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Hugh Jackman’s Return As Wolverine
After Logan, fans lost all hope of seeing Jackman sport the Adamantium claws on screen again. The movie seemed like the perfect end to the 20 years of hard work Jackman did in character to further the storyline. However, the announcement of Ryan Reynolds bringing back his real life best friend on screen as a beloved character revived the joy in all fans.
Reynolds’ Deadpool and Jackman’s Wolverine will be going on an epic adventure across the multiverse in the upcoming Deadpool 3. The duo will fight villains and meet the Marvel heroes, hence bringing the entire X-Men clan into the burgeoning MCU. People have waited a long time to see the Marvel heroes unite with X-Men and fight wars together. Deadpool 3 is scheduled to release on July 26, 2024.
