Tag: Wolverine

  • Exclusive: Mithila Palkar Gets Candid Talking About Voicing ‘Sofia’ In ‘Marvel’s Wastelanders’- Actress Opens Up About Workout And Skincare Secrets | Beauty/Fashion News

    Mithila Palkar, the versatile Indian actress and singer, needs no introduction. She has left an indelible mark on both the Hindi and Marathi film and digital industry with her stellar performances in projects like “Little Things,” “Karwaan,” and “Chopsticks.” Recently, she lent her voice to Audible’s podcast series, “Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine.”

    Set in the harsh, aftermath of the Avengers’ and X-Men’s deaths, with ‘Super Villains’ emerging victorious. “Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine” follows Logan, also known as Wolverine, as he navigates through the Wastelands. In this unforgiving environment, he confronts his troubled past and fights to survive in a world devoid of hope. Sharad Kelkar voices Wolverine and 80s diva Neelam Kothari voices the character of Jean Gray in the audio series, both bringing exceptional intensity and profound emotion to the character’s journey, captivating listeners with his portrayal of enduring struggle.

    In an exclusive interview with Zee News English, actress Mithila Palkar shares details about her lifestyle, guilty pleasure, secret skincare, her latest Marvel’s Wastelanders series and much more.

    Here are excerpts from Mithila Palkar’s interview:

    What drew you to this series- Marvel’s Wastelanders: Wolverine, and how was the experience of lending your voice to the series?

    Who doesn’t want to be part of the Marvel series, man! Who doesn’t want to be part of the Marvel universe! Who doesn’t want to play a superhero! And who doesn’t want to play Wolverine’s sidekick? It’s all, all of it is right there so it matters when you work with such a great series and are all about it. In fact, it’s a new, it’s a new medium. So I am always, as an artist greedy for more, like anything that lets me be an actor in whatever way possible, I’ll do it. So yes, all of it. Many reasons to just say yes, like I didn’t even give it much thought, I didn’t even have to sit and think.

    What techniques or preparations did you undertake to effectively embody the character without relying on visual cues?

    So I feel the director had a role to play there because he was sure of everything from how the modulations should be and when basically like he knew what he was doing. The preparation was essentially just knowing more and more about Sofia, my character because she’s a superhero but in hiding. Firstly, expressing character through voice is so difficult, because I move my hands a lot especially while talking or even acting. So even if you’re looking at someone in a certain way, you know for the plot, but no one can really make out any of it because none of these aids are available to you. You’re just you and it’s you and your voice.

    Regardless of whether you’re flying, jumping off a building or calling out to someone it is important to consider every detail when you’re acting because you can’t be mumbling when you know, it is your voice which is creating the visual for. the listener which is incredibly challenging, but so incredibly fun. So these are the things that I got to learn on the job.

    And in fact, I told my director that this is so fun that I think I want to do more of this now, considering that I had fun with work which is nice because it’s rare that people get to do that. Even when I decided to be an actor, the biggest reason was that I didn’t think I was the 9-5 kind of girl. And I’m too restless to do anything which needs me to be in one place.

    Talking about your lifestyle, you are praised for your fitness and so are there any particular workout or exercises you find most enjoyable or effective in keeping you energized and fit?

    My fitness journey started in 2017 when I met my trainer, and now he’s one of my closest friends, Nupur Shikhare. It was only after starting to work out with him was when it all became really interesting for me because otherwise, I used to find different ways to not go to the gym.

    When Popeye (Nupur Shikhare’s nickname) and I started working out together outdoors, each day brought a new, diverse routine focusing on callisthenics and bodyweight training. He taught me skills like handstands and headstands, revealing abilities I didn’t know I had. While my initial goal wasn’t to bulk up, I noticed positive changes in my physique over time, gaining more volume and shape.

    Unlike most actors, I wasn’t pressured to change my body for roles, so this transformation was purely personal. I found joy and energy in these workouts, even on days when I felt least motivated. Taking just 15-20 minutes for a quick session with Popeye made a significant difference, boosting my dopamine levels and enhancing my creative energy flow.

    Overall, working out has become a vital part of my routine, benefiting not just my appearance but also my overall well-being.

    Having done such an interesting voice character, can you give us a sneak peek into any other exciting projects or collaborations you have in the pipeline?

    Quite a few actually, and I’m making it sound like oh my god, there’s so much, but there are a couple of things that I would love to talk about that are in the pipeline to release, and we’re not ready to talk about them just yet. So I don’t think I can mention it. But the one thing that I can talk about, or will just share, is that I’m going to soon start working on my first summer film. Oh, wow. So that’s new. I’ve not started work yet. But hey, that’s new. That is something to look forward to.

    Your love for authentic Maharashtrian cuisine is known to all so is there any favorite dish or guilty pleasure you can share?

    The foodie in me loves everything but there is a special place in my heart reserved for Poha! As far as guilty pleasure is concerned, poha is a healthy and hearty meal for any time of the day.

    We have seen your videos with your grandparents, parents and cousins ​​and the interesting thing to notice is all of you have such glowing skin, any family skincare secret you can let us into?

    There is no secret, I follow a simple skincare routine and with perspective with my family I feel laughing often seems to be the key. Amidst all the philosophical and spiritual musings, one simple truth emerges the ability to smile through life’s trials. This wisdom, unwittingly imparted by my grandmother, is profound. Despite the hardships she’s faced, she remains a beacon of hope and positivity.

  • Need 6 months to get in shape for ‘Deadpool 3’, says actor Hugh Jackman

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    Hugh Jackman, who is currently wrapping up his run on Broadway titled The Music Man, will start filming for the Deadpool sequel this year. Starring opposite Ryan Reynolds, Jackman will be reprising the role of Wolverine in this film too. 

    In a new interview on HBO Max, the actor talks about how long it will take to get back in shape to portray the superhero. “I’ve learned you can’t rush it. I’ve learned that it takes time,” he said. “So, we have six months from when I finish [Broadway’s The Music Man] to when I started filming. And I’m not doing any other work. I’m going to be with my family and train. That’s going to be my job for six months.”

    He also said, “And I’m really fit right now. There’s one thing that about eight shows a week being on Broadway singing and dancing, is I’m fit. So, I’m healthy. I have a good place to start.”

    The third installment of Deadpool is slated for release on November 8, 2024.

    Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut about this one. pic.twitter.com/OdV7JmAkEu
    — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 27, 2022
    (This story originally appeared on cinemaexpress.com)

    Hugh Jackman, who is currently wrapping up his run on Broadway titled The Music Man, will start filming for the Deadpool sequel this year. Starring opposite Ryan Reynolds, Jackman will be reprising the role of Wolverine in this film too. 

    In a new interview on HBO Max, the actor talks about how long it will take to get back in shape to portray the superhero. “I’ve learned you can’t rush it. I’ve learned that it takes time,” he said. “So, we have six months from when I finish [Broadway’s The Music Man] to when I started filming. And I’m not doing any other work. I’m going to be with my family and train. That’s going to be my job for six months.”

    He also said, “And I’m really fit right now. There’s one thing that about eight shows a week being on Broadway singing and dancing, is I’m fit. So, I’m healthy. I have a good place to start.”

    The third installment of Deadpool is slated for release on November 8, 2024.

    Hard keeping my mouth sewn shut about this one. pic.twitter.com/OdV7JmAkEu
    — Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) September 27, 2022
    (This story originally appeared on cinemaexpress.com)

  • Daniel Radcliffe denies rumours of playing Wolverine in ‘X-Men’ movies

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: British actor Daniel Radcliffe, who has previously had a taste of working in big Hollywood franchises, recently, denied rumours that claimed he will be succeeding Hugh Jackman as the next Wolverine.

    According to Deadline, during an interview with GQ, the ‘Harry Potter’ actor stated, “It’s purely a press tour rumor; I say something, and then occasionally I get bored of answering that way so I say something different, and that sets it off again. I should just never open my mouth.”

    Radcliffe understands that having a long-term association with an identifiable role can be difficult to shake off and that’s why he says he doesn’t “ever want to get locked into something that I am not sure I will be able to love the same amount the whole time,” reported Deadline.

    Previously while appearing on ‘The View’, Radcliffe was questioned on the same subject by co-host Ana Navarro.

    As per Deadline, he denied the rumours by saying, “This is something that comes up every so often, I think because in the comics Wolverine is short, so every so often they’re like, ‘Who’s a short actor?’ There’s never been any actual truth to it,”

    Meanwhile, it is certain that Jackman will again be reprising his iconic role as the actor confirmed in September that he will play Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3’ which is expected to be released on November 8, 2024.

    WASHINGTON: British actor Daniel Radcliffe, who has previously had a taste of working in big Hollywood franchises, recently, denied rumours that claimed he will be succeeding Hugh Jackman as the next Wolverine.

    According to Deadline, during an interview with GQ, the ‘Harry Potter’ actor stated, “It’s purely a press tour rumor; I say something, and then occasionally I get bored of answering that way so I say something different, and that sets it off again. I should just never open my mouth.”

    Radcliffe understands that having a long-term association with an identifiable role can be difficult to shake off and that’s why he says he doesn’t “ever want to get locked into something that I am not sure I will be able to love the same amount the whole time,” reported Deadline.

    Previously while appearing on ‘The View’, Radcliffe was questioned on the same subject by co-host Ana Navarro.

    As per Deadline, he denied the rumours by saying, “This is something that comes up every so often, I think because in the comics Wolverine is short, so every so often they’re like, ‘Who’s a short actor?’ There’s never been any actual truth to it,”

    Meanwhile, it is certain that Jackman will again be reprising his iconic role as the actor confirmed in September that he will play Wolverine in ‘Deadpool 3’ which is expected to be released on November 8, 2024.

  • ‘Oh really? Wow’: Elizabeth Olsen on Hugh Jackman’s return, says she wants to team up with X-Men

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: Hollywood actor Elizabeth Olsen, who plays the role of Scarlet Witch in the MCU, has shared her thoughts on Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine.

    Olsen got the news about Jackman’s return at Variety’s Power of Women, where she expressed shock over the revelation. “Oh really?” Olsen asked when she heard the news. “Wow!”

    Olsen wants Scarlet Witch to team up with more X-Men characters on the big screen now that Jackman is returning as Wolverine. Olsen’s character is a mutant in the comic books and the daughter of Magneto, played by both Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender on the big screen.

    “I guess Wolverine is X-Men. It would be cool to work with a lot of those people from the X-Men franchise. I guess Fassbender is my dad in some world?” Olsen said when asked about which characters she hopes to team up with in the future of the MCU.

    Scarlet Witch was last shown in ‘Doctor Stranger in the Multiverse of Madness’ where the character took a villainous turn and her fate was left ambiguous by the end after she sacrificed herself to destroy the Darkhold in a moment of redemption.

    ALSO READ | Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine for ‘Deadpool 3′  

    Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige has confirmed to Variety that the character will be back in future. “There really is so much more to explore. We still haven’t touched on many of her core storylines from the comics,” Feige said.

    Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds, on Tuesday, took to social media and shared a video announcing Jackman’s return as Wolverine. “Hey, Hugh, you want to play Wolverine one more time?” Reynolds asked as Jackman walks by in the background.

    The last time X-Men fans saw Jackman as Wolverine was in 2016’s R-rated ‘Logan’, directed by James Mangold. Wolverine famously died at the end of the film, and Jackman has stated repeatedly that the film was his swan song in the role. It is not yet known how he will appear in ‘Deadpool 3’, which will be in theatres on September 6, 2024.

    WASHINGTON: Hollywood actor Elizabeth Olsen, who plays the role of Scarlet Witch in the MCU, has shared her thoughts on Hugh Jackman’s return as Wolverine.

    Olsen got the news about Jackman’s return at Variety’s Power of Women, where she expressed shock over the revelation. “Oh really?” Olsen asked when she heard the news. “Wow!”

    Olsen wants Scarlet Witch to team up with more X-Men characters on the big screen now that Jackman is returning as Wolverine. Olsen’s character is a mutant in the comic books and the daughter of Magneto, played by both Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender on the big screen.

    “I guess Wolverine is X-Men. It would be cool to work with a lot of those people from the X-Men franchise. I guess Fassbender is my dad in some world?” Olsen said when asked about which characters she hopes to team up with in the future of the MCU.

    Scarlet Witch was last shown in ‘Doctor Stranger in the Multiverse of Madness’ where the character took a villainous turn and her fate was left ambiguous by the end after she sacrificed herself to destroy the Darkhold in a moment of redemption.

    ALSO READ | Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine for ‘Deadpool 3′  

    Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige has confirmed to Variety that the character will be back in future. “There really is so much more to explore. We still haven’t touched on many of her core storylines from the comics,” Feige said.

    Meanwhile, Ryan Reynolds, on Tuesday, took to social media and shared a video announcing Jackman’s return as Wolverine. “Hey, Hugh, you want to play Wolverine one more time?” Reynolds asked as Jackman walks by in the background.

    The last time X-Men fans saw Jackman as Wolverine was in 2016’s R-rated ‘Logan’, directed by James Mangold. Wolverine famously died at the end of the film, and Jackman has stated repeatedly that the film was his swan song in the role. It is not yet known how he will appear in ‘Deadpool 3’, which will be in theatres on September 6, 2024.

  • Hugh Jackman to return as Wolverine for ‘Deadpool 3’  

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds on Wednesday announced Hollywood star Hugh Jackman’s return as fan-favourite Wolverine in the third film in the franchise.

    In a video uploaded on his social media platforms, Reynolds revealed that the “Deadpool 3” will hit the theatres in 2024.

    “Hey everyone, we’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next ‘Deadpool’ film for a good long while now,” Reynolds says in the video referring to the Disney D23 Expo that happened earlier this month.

    “I’ve had to really search my soul on this one. His first appearance in the MCU obviously needs to feel special. We need to stay true to the character, find new depth, motivation, meaning. Every ‘Deadpool’ needs to stand out and stand apart,” he adds.

    Reynolds says they “did have one idea” to make the film different from the previous two parts as he asks Jackman, who is walking in the background, “Hey, Hugh, you want to play Wolverine one more time? Yeah, sure, Ryan,” Jackman replies.

    The video ends with Deadpool logo getting sliced up by Wolverine’s claws.

    “Deadpool 3” will be directed by Shawn Levy, who recently collaborated with Reynolds on ‘Free Guy’ and ‘The Adam Project’.

    This film marks the anti-hero’s entry in Marvel Cinematic Universe, result of 20th Century Fox’s merger with Disney.

    Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writers of the first two ‘Deadpool’ films, have also penned the third installment.

    Jackman, who played Wolverine on screen for 17 years, bid adieu to the character with the 2016 movie ‘Logan’, directed by James Mangold. Wolverine dies at the end of the film.

    LOS ANGELES: “Deadpool” actor Ryan Reynolds on Wednesday announced Hollywood star Hugh Jackman’s return as fan-favourite Wolverine in the third film in the franchise.

    In a video uploaded on his social media platforms, Reynolds revealed that the “Deadpool 3” will hit the theatres in 2024.

    “Hey everyone, we’re extremely sad to have missed D23, but we’ve been working very hard on the next ‘Deadpool’ film for a good long while now,” Reynolds says in the video referring to the Disney D23 Expo that happened earlier this month.

    “I’ve had to really search my soul on this one. His first appearance in the MCU obviously needs to feel special. We need to stay true to the character, find new depth, motivation, meaning. Every ‘Deadpool’ needs to stand out and stand apart,” he adds.

    Reynolds says they “did have one idea” to make the film different from the previous two parts as he asks Jackman, who is walking in the background, “Hey, Hugh, you want to play Wolverine one more time? Yeah, sure, Ryan,” Jackman replies.

    The video ends with Deadpool logo getting sliced up by Wolverine’s claws.

    “Deadpool 3” will be directed by Shawn Levy, who recently collaborated with Reynolds on ‘Free Guy’ and ‘The Adam Project’.

    This film marks the anti-hero’s entry in Marvel Cinematic Universe, result of 20th Century Fox’s merger with Disney.

    Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, the writers of the first two ‘Deadpool’ films, have also penned the third installment.

    Jackman, who played Wolverine on screen for 17 years, bid adieu to the character with the 2016 movie ‘Logan’, directed by James Mangold. Wolverine dies at the end of the film.

  • Taron Egerton in talks with Marvel Studios to play ‘Wolverine’

    By Express News Service

    Taron Egerton is in talks with Kevin Feige and other Marvel Studio heads about stepping into the shoes of Hugh Jackman and playing Wolverine.

    The actor, who was recently seen in Rocketman, told The New York Times about his desire to pick up the character.

    He said, “I’d be excited but I’d be apprehensive as well because Hugh is so associated with the role that I’d wonder if it’d be very difficult for someone else to do it. But hopefully, if it does come around, they’ll give me a shot.”

  • Taron Egerton says he is in talks with Marvel Studios for Wolverine role

    By PTI

    LOS ANGELES: “Rocketman” star Taron Egerton has revealed that he has met Marvel Studios chief Kevin Feige and other executives to discuss the possibility of starring in the role of Wolverine, a fan-favourite character previously essayed by Hugh Jackman.

    In an interview with The New York Times, Egerton said if given an opportunity he would be more than happy to pick up the baton from Jackman and play the character central to the “X-Men” and “Avengers” franchises.

    “I don’t think it would be wrong to say that. I’d be excited but I’d be apprehensive as well because Hugh is so associated with the role that I’d wonder if it’d be very difficult for someone else to do it. But hopefully, if it does come around, they’ll give me a shot,” the actor said.

    Jackman played James “Logan” Howlett/ Wolverine in seven “X-Men” movies between 2000 and 2017.

    Egerton will next be seen in the Apple TV+ drama “Black Bird”.

  • Viggo Mortensen talks turning down Wolverine role: Didn’t want to be doing this for years

    By PTI
    LOS ANGELES: Oscar-nominated actor Viggo Mortensen has reflected on passing over the role of the fan-favorite mutant Wolverine in the “X-Men” series, saying he wasn’t ready to commit to playing the same character for years and years.

    The 62-year-old actor also recalled that his son, Henry, who was around 10 then, had read the script of 2000’s “X-Men”, the first in the long-running comic book adaptations, and found it to be “wrong”.

    “The thing that bothered me at the time was just the commitment of endless movies of that same character over and over. I was nervous about that.”

    “And also there were some things — I mean, they straightened most of them out, but I did take Henry to the meeting I had with the director as my sort of good luck charm and guide. In the back of my mind, I was thinking he could learn something, too, because I did let Henry read the script and he goes, ‘This is wrong. That’s not how it is’,” Mortensen told Josh Horowitz on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast.

    Hugh Jackman eventually played the part from 2000 to 2018 in the film series.

    In an early meeting, the actor said, “X-Men” director Bryan Singer, apparently asked Henry if he was familiar with Wolverine in the Marvel Comics.

    According to Mortensen, Henry replied, “Yeah, but he doesn’t look like this.”

    “All of a sudden, the director is falling all over himself and then the rest of the meeting was him explaining in detail to Henry why he was taking certain liberties,” the actor added.

    The irony of playing the same character over the years wasn’t lost on Mortensen, who later went on to star in the “Lord of the Rings” trilogy.

    “We walked out of there, and Henry asks if he will change the things he told him about, and I say, ‘I don’t think so. I’m not going to do it anyway, because I’m not sure I want to be doing this for years.’ And then, a couple of years later, I’m doing three ‘Lord of the Rings’, so who knows,” he said.

    Mortensen played Aragorn, one of the main protagonists in the trilogy — “The Fellowship of the Ring” (2001), “The Two Towers” (2002), and “The Return of the King” (2003), based on JRR Tolkien’s book.