Hugh Jackman says he got big roles only because Crowe left them

Les 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."