Empire Magazine has revealed an awesome new look at Hugh Jackman in The Greatest Showman. Directed by Michael Gracey, the film is a passion project for Jackman who has worked for seven years to bring P.T. Barnum’s true story to the big screen.
The film has gone through various changes over the years, including the decision to make the true story a musical. Obviously, Hugh Jackman is well-known for his musical talents and this will be the first big-screen musical for the actor since Les Misérables in 2012. Since then we’ve seen La La Land burst into Hollywood and everyone is waiting for the next cinematic musical.
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The Greatest Showman tells the true story of American showman P.T. Barnum, who founded the circus that became the famous traveling Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. The film also stars Zac Efron (Baywatch), Michelle Williams (Manchester By The Sea), and Spider-Man: Homecoming star Zendaya.
The Greatest Showman arrives in cinemas on Christmas Day! Make sure you check back with Monkeys Fighting Robots for more updates.
