I suppose this is exciting news for fans of Marvel Comics… and, the Bible.
From The Guardian, Jackman had this to say about his father, who is a Christian:
“He takes his religion very seriously and would prefer I go to church,” Jackman revealed. “We’ve had discussions about our separate beliefs. I just find the evangelical church too, well, restrictive.
I think the actor may be surprised to learn that many Evangelicals would agree the faith is “too, well, restrictive” and are ditching long-held teachings and practices of both Jesus and His apostles, as well as the prophets.
I think Michael Bird has the right take on this casting decision, as well as the storyline for a future project:
… Read the restPersonally, I’d love to see Jackman do an Apostle Paul/Wolverine re-mix, and pull out the retractable bone claws to emasculate the judaizers in Galatia!