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Hugh Jackman says he lost out on a role in 'Miss Congeniality' after audition with 'amazing' Sandra Bullock

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Hugh Jackman says he auditioned for the role of Sandra Bullock's love interest, FBI agent Eric Matthews, in Miss Congeniality. Jackman said his agent made him audition since he had been offered Someone Like You with Ashley Judd and would be in a better position to negotiate his deal if he got the role. The role ended up going to Benjamin Bratt.
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Hugh Jackman says he lost out on a role in 'Miss Congeniality' after audition with 'amazing' Sandra Bullock

Hugh Jackman says he auditioned for the role of Sandra Bullock's love interest, FBI agent Eric Matthews, in "Miss Congeniality," but lost out on the part.

3 months ago·Atlanta, United States
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Hugh Jackman says he lost out on a role in 'Miss Congeniality' after audition with 'amazing' Sandra Bullock

By Marianne Garvey, CNNHugh Jackman says he auditioned for the role of Sandra Bullock’s love interest, FBI agent Eric Matthews, in “Miss Congeniality,” but lost out on the part.Jackman told Variety his agent made him audition since he had been offered “Someone Like You” with Ashley Judd and would be in a better position to negotiate his deal if he got the role opposite Bullock.“No one knew ‘X-Men’ yet,” Jackman told the publication. “I was a nob…

3 months ago·Panama City, United States
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Hugh Jackman says he lost out on a role in 'Miss Congeniality' after audition with 'amazing' Sandra Bullock - Local News 8

By Marianne Garvey, CNNHugh Jackman says he auditioned for the role of Sandra Bullock’s love interest, FBI agent Eric Matthews, in “Miss Congeniality,” but lost out on the part.Jackman told Variety his agent made him audition since he had been offered “Someone Like You” with Ashley Judd and would be in a better position to negotiate his deal if he got the role opposite Bullock.“No one knew ‘X-Men’ yet,” Jackman told the publication. “I was a nob…

3 months ago·Idaho Falls, United States
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Hugh Jackman Lost ‘Miss Congeniality’ Role Because He Couldn’t Keep Up With Sandra Bullock: ‘Holy S—! She’s Amazing’

Hugh Jackman revealed in a new cover story for Variety that he auditioned for the role of Sandra Bullock’s love interest, FBI agent Eric Matthews, in the comedy “Miss Congeniality.” The actor…

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States
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Hugh Jackman Failed to Land Role in ‘Miss Congeniality’ Amid Contract Negotiations

While he may be known in Hollywood as Mr. Congeniality, Hugh Jackman almost actually starred in 2000 rom-com “Miss Congeniality” opposite Sandra Bullock.During a Variety cover story, Jackman recalled auditioning for the Miss America spoof spy story while admitting that he actually did not want the role, but his agent wanted him to use the part as leverage in contract negotiations for “Someone Like You,” a different romantic comedy starring Ashle…

3 months ago·Los Angeles, United States
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Hugh Jackman says he lost out on a role in 'Miss Congeniality' after audition with 'amazing' Sandra Bullock

Hugh Jackman says he auditioned for the role of Sandra Bullock's love interest, FBI agent Eric Matthews, in "Miss Congeniality," but lost out on the part.

3 months ago
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