Hugh’s next project, Wolverine, he follow-up to the X-Men trilogy is currently in pre-production and will begin filming this November in Sydney with Gavin Hood directing. Speaking to TheXverse.com, IESB’s staff says the following:
“Fox is planning to debut some of the most beloved mutants from the X-Universe in [Wolverine]. I can’t divulge which mutant will make his/her big screen debut but all I will say that it’s my favorite mutant ever.“
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, Hugh will be treading the boards next year for the prestigious Sydney Theatre Company in an as-yet-unrevealed play:
“I spent four years training in drama which I haven’t actually done…I love the immediacy of the theatre … I want to do a straight play and there are moves afoot.“
You can also vote for Hugh at Parade where he’s been chosen as one of the top five best-dressed male celebrities.