Hugh Jackman’s Legacy As Wolverine Glenn Danzig was invited by 20th Century Fox to audition for the role of Wolverine in 1995, as his height and build closely resemble that of the film’s protagonist, as described in the original comic books. However, he declined due to scheduling conflicts with his band. With Bryan Singer taking over as director, Russell Crowe was the first choice to play Wolverine, but he turned it down, instead recommending his friend, actor Hugh Jackman, for the part. Jackman