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Hugh Jackman almost cut his penis off with his Wolverine claws on the set of X-Men: Days of Future Past.

The 45-year-old Aussie actor - whose Wolverine costume includes those long, sharp metal claws - was trying to protect his modesty while filming a naked scene for the upcoming superhero film when he nearly lost little Hugh permanently.

"There was a very intense first scene and I insisted on a closed set," he told Graham Norton on his chat show. "I ran round the corner and all the female members of the crew were gathered there.

"I tried to cover myself and cut my inner thigh - it was just the inner thigh thankfully! The metal claws had to go - you can't have bits and pieces flying off."

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The actor - who will soon be hosting this year's Tony Awards - made the comment during his appearance on this week's episode of The Graham Norton Show, where his co-star Michael Fassbender praised Hugh's commitment to his gym routine and admitted his energy was infectious.

"His discipline is incredible - he is up and in the gym at 4.30 in the morning, every morning," said Michael, slightly in awe. "When we arrived there was a Jackman effect and we all started training to try and keep up."

Hugh spent 18 months in total toning up for his most recent stint as mutant Marvel Comics hero Wolverine, who possesses animal-keen senses and a capacity to heal quickly.

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