This is why Hugh Jackman Turned Down 007 Role

Hugh Jackman has disclosed the reason he when denied the role of 007 in the James Bond films.

In a brand-new interview with Selection, the 49-year-old actor revealed he simply could not get on board with the "insane" scripts.

"I will do X-Men 2, and a phone call originated from my agent asking if I would certainly want Bond," Jackman said. "I just felt as the manuscripts had actually become so extraordinary and also crazy, and I felt like they should end up being grittier and real."

Jackman recalled his agent telling him he doesn't "get a say" in the scripts and "just have to join."

He included, "I was additionally fretted that in between Bond as well as X-Men, I would certainly never have time to make various points."

British star Daniel Craig ultimately tackled the function of James Bond in 2006's Gambling establishment Royale. He continued the duty for three other films, the latest one being Spectre in 2015.

Jackman claimed he hasn't looked back since taking a hand down James Bond, including that "always aimed to do various points."

"However there was a time in between X-Men 3 as well as the first Wolverine movie when I could see the roles obtaining smaller sized. Individuals wanted me to play that type of hero part solely. It really felt a little claustrophobic," he stated.

Jackman is currently starring as The Greatest Showman.