Hugh Jackman Reveals Why He's Drawn to Antiheroes Like Logan and Robin Hood as He Gets Older (Exclusive)
Actor Hugh Jackman discusses his career-long fascination with antihero characters, noting that as he ages, he is increasingly drawn to roles that explore the 'gray areas' of humanity. He compares his upcoming role in 'The Death of Robin Hood' to his mature portrayal of Wolverine in 'Logan'.
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It provides insight into the creative motivations of a major Hollywood star and the evolving trends in character-driven cinema.
Hugh Jackman in 2026's The Death of Robin Hood; Hugh Jackman in 2017's Logan Credit: Aidan Monaghan; Ben Rothstein NEED TO KNOW Hugh Jackman tells PEOPLE about his interest in playing antihero characters throughout his career
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