The casting of Hugh Jackman as the worlds best hacker almost feels like a joke between two studio executives. Theyre at a swanky cocktail party, discussing their hot new script Swordfish, and they drunkenly joke about the worst possible choice for the hacker role. Hmm, how about Bruce Willis? *chuckle* Yeah, or maybe Clint Eastwood! *howls of laughter* Yeah, yeah or how about Wolverine! One of them laughs, while the idea somehow strikes a chord with his friend. It sounds farfetched, but its as plausible an explanation for Jackmans casting as any. Jackman was hot off of X-Men when he was cast in glossy action flick Swordfish, where hes a hacker helping John Travoltas thief steal some government money. Its probably best remembered today for the scene where Halle Berry flashes her boobs for... well, no real reason. Nobody complained though. And theres also the moment Jackman is forced at gunpoint - while a prostitute does prostitutey things to him - to make an impossible hack in under a minute. Its a job interview technique that sadly never took off. The story introduces Jackman shirtless, playing golf on the roof of his trailer. His toned abs glisten in the hot sun, and he looks like hes filming a cologne ad. This is what all computer geeks do in their spare time. Hes soon whisked into the sexy world of underground hacking, where he creates some kind of digital rubix cube thats supposed to be a computer worm. Theres a montage of Jackman designing this complete with techno music, wine drinking and doing victory dances. It's ridiculous in the best possible way. Basically its a scene conceived by people who dont really know what hackers are, or what they do. Its hacking Hollywood style. So in a strange way Hugh Jackman is perfectly cast. Can you think of any other actors who were badly miscast as nerds or losers? Disagree with any of the choices on this list? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
