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    Hugh Jackman Assures 'The Music Man' Revival Will Go On Following Scott Rudin's Departure

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    Reacting to the producer’s decision to step back amid his bad behavior scandal, ‘The Greatest Showman’ actor vows to create an environment where everyone is seen, heard and valued.

    Apr 22, 2021

    AceShowbiz –
    Hugh Jackman has broken his silence following disgraced Broadway producer Scott Rudin’s decision to step back and reflect on his past bad behavior.

    Rudin is one of the people behind “The Greatest Showman” star’s “The Music Man” revival.

    In a statement released on Wednesday, April 21, Hugh assured fans the show will go on while the team behind the musical rebuilds.

    “I want to say how much I respect and applaud the people that have spoken up about their experience working with Scott Rudin,” Jackman writes. “It takes an enormous amount of courage and strength to stand up and state your truth.”

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    “This has started a conversation that is long overdue, not just on Broadway, and the entertainment industry, but across all workforce. The most important voice we needed to hear from was Scott Rudin, he has now spoken up and stepped away from the Music Man. I hope and pray this is a journey of healing for all the victims and the community.”

    “We are currently rebuilding the Music Man team and are aspiring to create an environment that is not only safe, but ensures that everyone is seen, heard and valued. This is something that is and has always been very important to me.”

    “The Music Man” revival is still set to begin previews at Broadway’s Winter Garden Theater in December.

    Last weekend, Hugh’s co-star Sutton Foster also addressed the Rudin drama in an Instagram Live video, insisting the producer’s decision to step back from a series of projects, including “The Music Man”, was “the only positive outcome.”

    Rudin was exposed as a bad boss who threw baked potatoes at and slammed laptops down on his assistants in a The Hollywood Reporter article.

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      Hugh Jackman Says Ryan Reynolds Is 'Devastated' Over His Emmy Nomination

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      Considering the ‘Bad Education’ actor’s famous fictional feud with the ‘Deadpool’ star, it is only natural when Hugh is asked about Ryan’s reaction to his nomination.
      Jul 29, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Hugh Jackman is among those who earn a nod for the 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards as the nominations were revealed on Tuesday, July 28. The Australian star, who is up for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his work on HBO’s “Bad Education”, recently shared his feelings after learning about the nomination to E!’s daytime talk show.
      “It’s a good way to wake up! I feel really good,” the 51-year-old actor revealed to Scott Tweedie during a video call. “I’m thrilled the film got nominated. Good day in our house.”
      Considering Hugh’s famous fictional feud with fellow actor Ryan Reynolds, it is only natural when Hugh was asked about Ryan’s reaction to his nomination. “Lots of texts from everyone I know, nothing from Ryan,” the “Logan” actor shared.
      But then, he jokingly claimed that he got to know about his friend’s reaction through a text from the “Deadpool” actor’s wife Blake Lively. “But Blake…Hang on, I’m just reading it now. ‘He’s devastated. He says he’s not getting out of bed for three days. This is the greatest gift you’ve ever given me,’ ” Hugh said. “I don’t know! That’s all I got from Blake.”
      Explaining to Entertainment Tonight’s Rachel Smith in a separate interview, Hugh added, “Blake just texted me. Said he won’t get out of bed, he’s furious. He’s very angry with the Academy. He’ll be fine. He’ll spend three or four days in bed, you know, and then he’ll get over it.”
      He also shared on Twitter a video message from Ryan to congratulate him. “Buddy….. congratulations! Since you get a nomination, that’s just crazy!” Ryan said in the clip. Obviously, Ryan didn’t end his video without roasting Hugh as he added, “That’s crazy, not ’cause you don’t deserve it. Well….”
      In a serious note, Hugh is grateful for the nod. “Particularly, you know, when I see the list of actors who are up for it and the quality that is happening on television now,” he said. “Honestly it’s a great honor. I’ve been in the business for 25 years, so, you know, I wanna say to someone like [‘Normal People’ star] Paul Mescal, who is nominated — and he’s 22 — I wanna say, ‘Don’t take this for granted, dude, it’s not gonna happen every year… Well, it may, but probably won’t, so enjoy. Make the most of it.’ ”
      The 2020 Primetime Emmy Awards will be presented on 20 September. Jimmy Kimmel has been tapped as the host.

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      Hugh Jackman Assures Delay of 'The Music Man' Broadway Opening Will Not Take Energy Away

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      Originally set for October 2020 opening, the theater production show has been pushed back to May 2021 because of the novel coronavirus pandemic with previews beginning in April.
      Jun 25, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The opening of Hugh Jackman’s Broadway production of “The Music Man” has been pushed back to May, 2021.
      The original opening date was set for 15 October before the coronavirus shutdown forced all productions on The Great White Way to close temporarily.
      Produced by Scott Rudin, Barry Diller, and David Geffen, previews for the show, also starring Sutton Foster, will start at New York’s Winter Garden Theatre on 20 April (21).

      “We’re obviously profoundly disappointed to be unable to start rehearsals for ‘The Music Man’ as scheduled, but safety is safety, and it has to take precedence over every other consideration – for both our audience and for our company,” Rudin said in press release. “Despite the postponement, we are sticking together as a company, and we are grateful to be able to do so.”
      “The energy in the theater is palpable. It is those same feelings that happen every show thereafter – and you and I are going through it together,” adds Jackman, addressing future theatre goers. “The change of dates will not take any of that away. What it will do, however, is help to ensure that ‘The Music Man’ audiences, and our company, are in a completely safe environment. Can’t wait for that day!.”
      Rehearsals for the show, directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle, are slated to begin on 8 February (21).

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      Hugh Jackman In Talks for Lead Role in Ferrari Biopic

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      The ‘Greatest Showman’ actor is reportedly in negotiations to portray the Ferrari founder Enzo in an upcoming true-story movie by director Michael Mann.
      Jun 24, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Hugh Jackman is in talks to play Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari in Michael Mann’s upcoming biopic.
      Reports suggest “The Greatest Showman” star is circling the project, which is based on Brock Yates’ book “Enzo Ferrari – The Man and the Machine”.
      Mann has reworked screenwriter Troy Kennedy Martin’s screenplay.
      The film will chronicle Ferrari in 1957 as he battled family issues, the death of his son, and the Mille Miglia race in Italy.

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      Hugh Jackman Makes Use of Coronavirus Lockdown to Join Online Film Studies

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      The actor known for his portrayal of P.T. Barnum in ‘The Greatest Showman’ has reportedly been taking Columbia University professor Annette Insdorf’s Reel Pieces class.
      May 11, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Hugh Jackman is brushing up on his movie knowledge by taking a remote film studies course during lockdown.
      According to the New York Post’s gossip column Page Six, the “X-Men” star has been taking Columbia University professor Annette Insdorf’s Reel Pieces class.
      “The Greatest Showman” actor revealed during an online panel with Insdorf for cultural and community centre 92nd Street Y this week that studying the course with the expert has really influenced how he watches movies.
      He revealed, “It’s made me see a bigger picture of every script that comes in, whether it be ‘how does this help me grow as an artist?’ or ‘why are we telling this story?'”

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