Hugh Jackman Headed To Tempe, Arizona

Hugh Jackman poses in front of the Eiffel Tower during an X-Men Origins: Wolverine photo call in Paris on Friday (April 17).

The 40-year-old Aussie hunk is headed to Tempe, Ariz., on April 27 to world premiere Wolverine, out May 1. The town won the Wolverine hometown premiere contest.

“These fans have driven the success of the X-Men franchise over the years, and (the contest) has been a chance to say, ‘This is for you,’” Hugh tells USA Today. “People were so excited to get involved, and it was just amazing… I do love meeting the fans, particularly with these movies. I know how passionate they are, and I love to share it with them.”