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X-Men: Bob Hoskins Was Perfect For Wolverine (But Would Have Ruined The Franchise)

posted 3 years ago by TMC-4 (19509)
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https://screenrant.com/xmen-wolverine-bob-hoskins-perfect-franchise-bad-movies/

Wolverine was envisioned to be played by Bob Hoskins. But choosing Hugh Jackman, the character became a sex symbol, aiding in the franchise's success.

[–] PaladinNJ (20465) 3 years ago

Wouldn't Hoskins have been too old?

[–] Burk48917 (11088) 3 years ago

Yes.

[–] OldG (628) 3 years ago

If you read the article... It was back in 1988 the talk of Hoskins as Wolverine started... he was never in the running for the film which came out 2000...

[–] aavfreak (2929) 3 years ago

Who Framed Roger Rabbit was released in 1988. At no point in that film did I see that guy and think "Wolverine."

[–] OldG (628) 3 years ago

Me neither... but I don't think age was the issue in 1988... it might have been in 2000

[–] aavfreak (2929) 3 years ago

The "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" guy? How the hell was he ever even a consideration?