Hugh Jackman Was Originally Wanted For Disney’s Captain Jack Sparrow

Hugh Jackman was originally wanted for the Walt Disney Pictures film “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” in the role of Captain Jack Sparrow, which ultimately went to Johnny Depp.

Here is what one of the writers for “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” said about Hugh in the role:

Jack Sparrow was even named after Hugh Jackman.

Hugh is set to appear in the new Marvel film “The Wolverine.” Can you picture him as Captain Jack Sparrow or do you think Johnny is the perfect actor for the role?

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1. CyrusPhenomenon

   December 6, 2010 at 5:24 am

   I think Johhny is the perfect man for that role, because he portrayed it perfectly.. i think Hugh Jackman can’t act as how Johnny do, like a “gayish” thing… but i idolize Hugh Jackman though, Johhny was really a versatile actor

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