Despite the lack of official confirmation, the internet was flooded with rumors of a live-action Dragon Ball adaptation in July 2024. Fans eagerly speculated and even went as far as casting renowned actors to play the roles of their favorite characters in this unofficial project.
Recently, another scenario occurred in which an X user proposed that Hugh Jackman, known for his portrayal of Wolverine, would make a perfect live-action Prince Vegeta. The X user even shared a picture of Jackman dressed as Vegeta, possibly generated by A.I. However, to the surprise of many fans, the suggestion was met with disapproval as they deemed Jackman ‘unsuitable’ to play their beloved character due to his nationality and height.
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Why is Hugh Jackman being considered for the role of Prince Vegeta in a live-action Dragon Ball adaptation?
Hugh Michael Jackman, an Australian actor, has gained recognition for his significant roles in films such as the X-Men series, where he portrayed the character of Wolverine. He has received several prestigious honors, including a Grammy Award and an Academy Award nomination.
The actor gained attention within the Dragon Ball fandom when an X user posted an image of him dressed as Prince Vegeta, the second most important character in the anime series. It is likely that the image was created using Artificial Intelligence. Despite the actor’s convincing appearance, the fandom was not yet willing to consider him as a potential live-action actor for Vegeta.
The Backlash Against the Rejection of Hugh Jackman by Fans
Despite numerous reasons, the fandom was unimpressed with the idea of Hugh Jackman portraying live-action Vegeta. One major factor was his height, which did not align with the comparatively shorter Vegeta. Additionally, his short hair did not match the iconic hairstyle of the Dragon Ball character. Some fans even pointed out his resemblance to Vegeta’s father, King Vegeta, possibly due to the actor’s beard.
However, some fans also argued that Hugh Jackman was not a suitable choice to play Vegeta due to his non-Japanese background, despite the character’s appearance being a mix of Asian and European features. Additionally, one fan summarized the overall discussion by stating that the Australian actor was deemed too old to portray the series’ second most important character.
“Hair is too short and he’s too tall”a fan said
“He looks more like Vegetas Dad”another fan said
“Nah he ain’t Japanese”another one claimed
“He’s a bit too old though unless it’s set somewhere between superhero and GT, or in dystopesn trunks future about to fight bargrot robbie’s 18, which does sound pretty awesome”another one said
Concluding Remarks
Despite the controversy surrounding the fandom’s decision to select a live-action actor for an as-yet-unconfirmed anime series, it is wiser to entrust this task to individuals with expertise in managing such projects.
Despite the significance of fan opinion, it is peculiar for a fandom to engage in a game of acceptance and rejection with an actor who is not officially linked to a project. The fandom of the series has been consistently disappointed with the lack of sequel announcements or updates (Dragon Ball Daima), thus making this situation unsurprising.
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