Hugh Jackman didn't just step into Robin Hood's boots for his latest film — he strapped on 200 pounds of gear and endured what he calls the toughest fight scenes of his Hollywood career.When Fox News Digital asked Jackman about the craziest things he did to prepare for "The Death of Robin Hood," including wearing a 200-pound vest during production, Jackman said the physical demands of the movie eclipsed anything he'd done before."I've done a lot of fight sequences in my career.Nothing has prepared me for how hard these were," Jackman told Fox News Digital on the red carpet at "The Death of Robin Hood" world premiere.MATT DAMON, RALPH FIENNES’ GRUELING WORKOUTS DRAMATICALLY TRANSFORMED THEIR BULKED-UP ‘ODYSSEY’ BODIESHugh Jackman aims a bow and arrow while standing among trees in a wooded setting for "The Death of Robin Hood." (A24)"They were so exhausting, and we did a lot of rehearsal for them.
That was the hardest bit," Jackman, best known for his portrayal of Wolverine in the "X-Men" and "Deadpool" series, said.The film, written and directed by Michael Sarnoski, offers a darker and more grounded reimagining of the legendary outlaw.Rather than focusing on the heroic folklore audiences have come to know, "The Death of Robin Hood" examines the aging outlaw as he grapples with violence, regret and the myths he helped create about himself.WATCH: HUGH JACKMAN SAYS 200-LB VEST MADE FIGHT SCENES BRUTALJackman said his interpretation of Robin Hood wasn't influenced by the famous portrayals that came before him.When Fox News Digital asked whether versions played by Kevin Costner, Russell Crowe or Sean Connery inspired his performance, Jackman pointed instead to the animated classic from his childhood.HUGH JACKMAN, SUTTON FOSTER MAKE ROMANCE RED CARPET OFFICIAL MONTHS AFTER ACTOR'S DIVORCE FROM LONGTIME WIFEHugh Jackman, wearing a heavy fur cloak, stands in a remote mountain valley in a scene from "The Death of Robin Hood." (A24)"The Fox.I was first introduced to ...