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Get the Freaking Phone! Jackman Stops Play for Fan's Cell

Actor steps out of character to confront audience member

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(Newser) – Don't mess with the wolverine. Miffed Hugh Jackman stopped his Broadway play in its tracks to tell an audience member to turn off his cell phone. Jackman suddenly pulled out of character and asked the errant cell-phone user: "Do you want to get that?" while the the gadget rang. "Just turn it off. We can wait," he added while the rest of the audience applauded. The phone, mercifully, finally stopped after several rings. Jackman, 40, is starring with Daniel Craig in A Steady Rain, a play about Chicago cops.

During this scene from
During this scene from "A Steady Rain" Hugh Jackson stopped the action to embarrass an audience member whose cell phone was ringing.   (peacewisher08)
Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig appear in a scene from,
Hugh Jackman and Daniel Craig appear in a scene from, "A Steady Rain."   (AP Photo/The Hartman Group, Joan Marcus)
Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman appear in a scene about two Chicago police officers in the Broadway play
Daniel Craig and Hugh Jackman appear in a scene about two Chicago police officers in the Broadway play "A Steady Rain."   (AP Photo/The Hartman Group, Joan Marcus)
Hugh Jackman in happier times.
Hugh Jackman in happier times.   (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, file)
In this film publicity image released by 20th Century Fox, Hugh Jackman unleashes his adamantium claws in a scene from
In this film publicity image released by 20th Century Fox, Hugh Jackman unleashes his adamantium claws in a scene from "Wolverine."   (AP Photo/20th Century Fox, Michael Muller)
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Jayster999
Sep 29, 09 1:57 AM CDT
Good. People really need to be more considerate. They have no business bringing (turned on) cell phones into a play or other such event. People shouldn't have to put up with such crap when they pay big bucks for a big night out. Reply
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Reader2898
Sep 29, 09 5:39 AM CDT
Still, it's ridiculous that a professional actor would drop character for something like that. He highlights the distraction and takes everyone out of the environment he's worked to build. I think it's bad form on his part.
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Fondue
Sep 29, 09 6:26 AM CDT
Sounded like people agreed with his actions. I agree with Jay, turn them off and be more considerate of others. Really, the person with the cell phone took everyone out of the environment well before Jackman.
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Reader2898
Sep 29, 09 8:56 AM CDT
Not saying I disagree; of course the guy should've had his phone off. But any actor is going to have to deal with audience distractions. Why draw more attention to it.
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BleeBloo
Sep 29, 09 9:33 AM CDT
I totally support this. In movies, plays, and shows--your phone has a vibrate function! And unless you're a doctor on call, that call DEFINITELY doesn't matter more than having some manners.
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