Hugh Jackman says he auditioned and misplaced a task in 'Miss Congeniality'

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Hugh Jackman says he auditioned for the position of Sandra Bullock’s love curiosity, FBI agent Eric Matthews, in “Miss Congeniality,” however misplaced out on the half.

Jackman instructed Selection his agent made him audition since he had been supplied “Somebody Like You” with Ashley Judd and can be in a greater place to barter his deal if he received the position reverse Bullock.

“Nobody knew ‘X-Males’ but,” Jackman instructed the publication. “I used to be a no person.”

When Jackman learn strains with Bullock, he stated he couldn’t sustain together with her.

“‘Holy s**t! She’s superb! And so fast and quick. I’m not even vaguely in control right here.’ I used to be pedaling as quick as I may, however I didn’t know the script properly sufficient,” he recalled.

Jackman stated it was the primary time he’d ever examined with one other actor, and that he wasn’t anticipating to see Bullock on the audition.

“It was the primary time I’d examined [with another actor],” he stated. “I used to be impressed that she was in there. I didn’t count on her to be in there. I’m guessing eight folks she examined with.”

The position ended up going to Benjamin Bratt.

“That’s humiliating, when your agent says, ‘I don’t need you to get this job, however simply go get it.’ And then you definately don’t get it,” Jackman quipped.

Jackman stated the timing was not in his favor; he’d auditioned for “Miss Congeniality” after he wrapped filming as Wolverine in “X-Males” however the film hadn’t been launched but.