The Wolverine Exclusive Interview: Tao Okamoto On Mariko And Working With Hugh Jackman

I didnt know about the comics beforehand, but when I heard the news that I got the role of course I bought the comic books and read everything through. I think shes darker and very twisted and stronger . I really loved that Jim brought that into her because I think she was less interesting in the comic books but I could make her a little more interesting to the audience.On the advice which director James Mangold gave her:
What Jim told me is that Mariko didnt make any sense to him before he met me. He found her very boring, a very needy girl that needs to be protected and not doing much with herself. He said I made her something else and I really was grateful to hear that.On working with Hugh Jackman:
I just wonder what its like playing the same character over 10 years, but he is truly Wolverine on set. Hes such a different person in real life, very generous, very down to earth, whilst I was pretty much Mariko all the time (laughs). But he portrays the anger and darkness of his character so well. I think Mariko has darkness within herself as well, so there was some good chemistry between them.On future acting roles:
I had never imagined acting before, but my Japanese modelling agent called me about this audition. I sent in an audition tape of myself because I was a huge fan of Hugh Jackman. Ive been auditioning for some other films. Some of them Im still waiting to hear back, so well see. I loved working with Svetlana , who plays Viper in the film, and she made me think that Id like to try playing a supervillain next time.The Wolverine hits UK cinemas on 25 July, 2013. You can read our review here.
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