Hugh Jackman has broken down in tears as he celebrated his latest box office hit.
The Sydney-born star, 55, wept in his car when he learned that his new film, Deadpool & Wolverine, has become the number one movie in the world.
Reading the news on his phone in a video posted to Twitter on Monday, Hugh first chuckled to himself before exclaiming, ‘oh my god’.
Happy tears began flowing as the revelation sunk in, as he swatted away the droplets before exhaling a deep sigh.
Hugh additionally shared the news to his Instagram, writing, ‘Wolverine and Deadpool is the #1 movie in the world. Thank you ALL!’
He posted the caption alongside a graphic of his character, Wolverine, laying on a couch looking at a framed image that read, ‘Number one movie in the world’.
Deadpool & Wolverine took in AU $10million at the domestic box office on its opening weekend, making it the highest grossing R-rated weekend opening of all time, while pulling in AU $668.45 million globally – far beyond industry expectations.
The star recently revealed how his children Oscar and Ava inspired him to reprise his iconic Marvel superhero role in Deadpool & Wolverine.
Hugh Jackman (pictured) has broken down in tears as he celebrated his latest box office hit
The Sydney-born star, 55, wept in his car when he learned that his new film, Deadpool & Wolverine, has become the number one movie in the world
Reading the news on his phone in a video posted to Twitter on Monday, Hugh first chuckled to himself before exclaiming, ‘oh my god’
Hugh, who last played the foul-mouthed X-Men hero Wolverine in the 2017 movie Logan, said that a conversation with his kids convinced him to once again take on the role.
‘I had been talking to my kids about, “what do you want to do with your life? What is it you want to do if you could do anything?”,’ he told The Daily Telegraph.
‘And I thought I should ask that of myself: if I could do anything – and I am super lucky in that in many ways I can ask myself that question – what would it be?’
He added that one of the things he wanted most out of life was to once again play Wolverine, despite previously insisting he was done with the character.
Deadpool & Wolverine took in AU $10million at the domestic box office on its opening weekend, making it the highest grossing R-rated weekend opening of all time, while pulling in AU $668.45 million globally – far beyond industry expectations
Happy tears began flowing as the revelation sunk in, as he swatted away the droplets before exhaling a deep sigh
Hugh additionally shared the news to his Instagram, writing, ‘Wolverine and Deadpool is the #1 movie in the world’
Hugh said he then contacted Deadpool actor Ryan Reynolds, 47, and told him he would accept his offer to appear alongside him in a movie, despite previously declining.
‘Ryan and I are good friends so I knew that he was getting ready to shoot but I wasn’t sure where he was at. I thought if he was shooting now then this is going to be years down the track.’
Deadpool & Wolverine is third movie in the action comedy series featuring Reynolds and will mark the tenth time Jackman has played Wolverine.
He first played Wolverine in the 2000 movie X-Men and has since appeared in several sequels and spin-offs.
In May, it was reported that Jackman was finding solace in his grown-up children, Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18, following his split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness last year.
Deadpool & Wolverine is third movie in the action comedy series featuring Reynolds and will mark the tenth time Jackman has played Wolverine. Pictured: Jackman and Ryan Reynolds in Deadpool & Wolverine
In May, it was reported that Jackman was finding solace in his grown-up children , Oscar, 23, and Ava, 18, following his split from wife Deborra-Lee Furness last year. All pictured
The 55-year-old actor has reportedly been ‘sad’ amid the high-profile divorce, according to Woman’s Day.
However, it appears his greatest comfort comes from his children, who have stepped up to support their father during this challenging time.
‘They know him better than he does and are constantly surprising him,’ a close friend told the publication.
‘They’ve become closer than he could have imagined and he can confide in them, whereas before he’d turn to Deb,’ the friend added.
Friends of the actor are hopeful that his deep bond with his children will help him overcome the current emotional slump.
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