Hugh Jackman says he got big roles only because Crowe left them
Updated : April 30, 2014 09:04 AM ISTLes Miserablesstar Hugh Jackman is thankful to fellow actor Russell Crowe for leaving out on big roles as they fell in his lap later. Jackman said Russell is a good friend of his and both of them learned a lot from each other. "We were good friends before. We knew each other a lot. And Russell has given me advice several times at key moments in my life that helped with my career. I also owe him because two of the biggest roles I've ever had in my life, he turned down - and suggested me for them," Jackman was quoted as saying bydailystar.co.uk.
On his selection inThe Wolverine, said to be the sixth installment of theX-Menfranchise, Jackman said, "OnX-Men, Crowe was Bryan Singer's first choice forWolverine, and he mentioned me also forAustralia. He really is incredibly smart, and generous. It was a joy to work with him."