Dacre Montgomery won’t don Wolverine’s metal claws anytime soon.
The Australian actor, 28, has revealed he has no interest in replacing his friend and mentor Hugh Jackman in any upcoming Marvel films.
Dacre, who is best known for his role as school bully Billy Hargrove in Netflix hit Stranger Things, had been tipped as a possible replacement for Hugh, but he told The Daily Telegraph this isn’t on the cards for him.
Dacre Montgomery (pictured as Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things) has broken his silence on rumours he could replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine in future Marvel films
The rumours gained traction after it was reported Hugh Jackman would not be reprising his role in the upcoming Deadpool film.
Dacre had supposedly been up against the likes of Taron Egerton, Paul Mescal, Milo Gibson and Daniel Radcliffe for the iconic role.
He said his friendship with Hugh, who offered him guidance early in his Hollywood career, was more important to him than landing a big franchise role.
He said his friendship with Hugh, who offered him guidance early in his career, was more important to him than landing a big franchise role. (Hugh is pictured in X-Men: The Last Stand)
He has instead set his sights on grittier roles.
Dacre, who most recently starred as TV director Steve Binder in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, says he is attracted to meatier scripts with character development.
‘I feel like it is an amazing opportunity as a newcomer in the Australian acting world to craft my own story,’ he said.
Dacre, who most recently starred as TV director Steve Binder in Baz Luhrmann’s Elvis biopic, says he is attracted to meatier scripts with character development
Perhaps best known for portraying Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things, he recently became an ambassador for the Australian menswear brand Politix.
‘I think that is what is amazing about this is there is an emphasis on sensitivity in masculinity,’ he said.
Dacre is expected to star in two films this year: Spider and Jessie and Went Up that Hill.
Perhaps best known for portraying Billy Hargrove in Stranger Things, he recently became an ambassador for the Australian menswear brand Politix
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