Hugh Jackman's Broadway Dreams And Marvel Fortune

Let me tell you something incredible about Hugh Jackman. The guy has just cashed a paycheck worth $20 million for his role in the Marvel blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine. An exclusive source from Closer confirmed this jaw-dropper, adding that the Tony Award-winning actor has plans to channel this windfall into his passion for Broadway. This guy doesn’t just want to act; he wants to produce, and maybe even perform, on the Great White Way.

Just last month, during Disney’s D23 convention, it was revealed that the Disney Theatrical Group is working on a stage adaptation of the 2017 musical film The Greatest Showman. If you recall, Hugh played the iconic P.T. Barnum in that film. Now, the stage version is in the works, and Hugh might be the man to bring it to life.

Hugh Jackman's Potential Role in the Greatest Showman Stage Adaptation

Now, here’s the scoop. Hugh Jackman isn’t officially linked to the stage adaptation yet, but according to the source, “it’s only because he hasn’t closed the deal personally yet.” Let me break it down for you. Hugh is almost certain to be involved as a producer and, who knows, maybe even as a performer. He’s like the George Lucas of the Greatest Showman franchise. This means he was the mastermind behind getting that film made, even when everyone else doubted its potential.

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Think about it. The Greatest Showman wasn’t just another film; it was a project Hugh believed in from the start. And guess what? It turned into a massive global phenomenon. So, it only makes sense that Hugh would want to bring this magic to Broadway. While he hasn’t officially signed on, the Closer source says the Music Man star is very interested in producing Broadway shows.

Interestingly, Hugh and his ex-wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, were becoming more involved in Broadway productions before their separation in September 2023. This world of theater was something they both shared a deep love for, and it seems Hugh is ready to dive back in.

Hugh and Deb: A Broadway Power Couple?

Here’s the kicker. You could easily imagine Hugh and Deb in competition as Broadway producers down the road. Deb still has a deep love for that world and strong connections there, not to mention the financial resources after their divorce. The good news for Hugh is that his Deadpool & Wolverine windfall is massive. He gets profit participation on top of his already impressive salary. And guess what? The movie has shattered records, becoming the best-performing movie in the X-Men franchise’s history.

Hugh Jackman's Journey to Stardom

Hugh, the star of Boy From Oz, met the Australian actress and producer Deborra-Lee Furness on the set of the Australian TV show Correlli back in 1995, long before Hugh became an international movie star. They tied the knot less than a year after meeting, on April 11, 1996, and went on to adopt two children: son Oscar, born in 2000, and daughter Ava, born in 2005. But after nearly 27 years of marriage, they announced their separation.

A source told Closer in July that Hugh’s career could sometimes overshadow their relationship. “The No. 1 issue Hugh and Deb faced over the years was that Hugh’s career and his ambitions always became the focal point of their life together,” explained a longtime Hollywood friend. “Even when they tried their best to avoid it, their life in the spotlight became unavoidable because of Hugh’s success and his incredible work ethic.”