21 Perfect Superhero Movie Casting Choices That Nailed Their Characters

4. Hugh Jackman As Wolverine - X-Men Franchise

X-Men Origins Wolverine Hugh Jackman
20th Century Fox

With the role propelling Jackman to international stardom and critical acclaim everywhere, you'd probably be surprised to hear that, back in 2000, people weren't too happy with his casting as the metal-bound Canadian icon.

No, fans were far more concerned with the Aussie actor's height than they were his acting chops, which is probably the most pedantic criticism to level at an actor before they've even shot their first scenes.

Either way, Jackman's initial detractors were most certainly proven wrong when the first X-Men film dropped, and as the actor is set to depart the role with the final Wolverine solo film, I think it's fair to say that the 16 years he's played the character were ones well spent.

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