Video interview: Hugh Jackman on X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST and why Wolverine rules

Video interview: Hugh Jackman on X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST and why Wolverine rules

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Bryan Singer’s X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST is currently rocking and rolling in theaters, bringing in almost $40 million on Friday alone. One constant of the X-MEN movie universe has been Hugh Jackman as Wolverine. Jackman has played the character seven times on the big screen, more than any actor has ever played a superhero in film. Our Paul Salfen had a chance to sit down with the seasoned actor and chat about his work in the new film, and what makes Wolverine so special… and we even find out what his favorite sports team is. It’s a fun and casual conversation with one of the coolest guys in Hollywood. Check it out below, and let us know what you think of the new X-MEN movie in the comments.

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Born and raised in Dallas, Mark has been a movie critic since 1994, with reviews featured in print, radio and National TV. In 2001 he started the Entertainment section of the Herorealm website, where he contributed film reviews and celebrity interviews until 2004. After three years of service there, he started Bigfanboy.com, which has become one of the Dallas film community's leading information websites. Bigfanboy hosts several movie screenings in the Texas area, and works closely with film and TV studios and promotional partners to host exciting events and contests. The site also features a variety of rare celebrity and filmmaker interviews, and Bigfanboy.com regularly covers the film festival circuit as well. In addition to Hollywood reporting, Mark has worked for many years as an advertising and sci-fi/comic book artist. Clients have included Lucasfilm Ltd., Topps Trading Cards, The Dallas Mavericks and The Dallas Stars. From 2002 until 2015 he managed the Dallas Comic Con, Sci-Fi Expo and Fan Days events in the DFW area. He currently catalogs rare comic books and movie memorabilia for Heritage Auctions, and runs the Dallas Comic Show conventions, but remains an avid moviegoer and cinema buff.