Jackman piled on weight before 'Real Steel' shoot

Hugh Jackman was 20lbs overweight before shooting 'Real Steel'.

Wed, 12 Oct, 2011 - 11:33

Hugh Jackman was 20lbs overweight before shooting 'Real Steel'.

The 42-year-old actor was inspired to take on the role of ex-boxer Charlie Kenton in the movie – which is set in a world where robots are the new fighters - by looking at the professional boxing career of former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

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