Hugh Jackman, 53, shows off his ripped biceps following a gruelling, sweaty workout routine

He will be returning to screens as Wolverine. 

And Hugh Jackman took to Instagram on Friday to show off his ripped biceps following a gruelling workout routine evident by his sweat drenched t-shirt.  

The 53-year-old actor donned a statement t-shirt with ‘squad’ across his chest and a pair of matching grey workout pants. 

The father-of-two has always been dedicated to his fitness with many roles also demanding his toned physique, such as his portrayal of Wolverine who is set to appear in Deadpool 3.

Some fans have speculated whether the caption plastered over Hugh’s Instagram ‘work in progress’ is linked to the recent announcement.  

Earlier this week, Ryan Reynolds, who plays the foul-mouthed superhero Deadpool in the Marvel film series, announced the news in a funny teaser video that showed him at home struggling to come up with ideas for the third movie.

The father-of-two has always been dedicated to his fitness with many roles also demanding his toned physique, such as his portrayal of Wolverine who is set to appear in Deadpool 3

At the end of the clip, he admits he has one great idea that fans will love. Hugh then nonchalantly enters the scene in the background and walks up the stairs.

Ryan asks him: ‘Hey, Hugh. You want to play Wolverine one more time?’ 

Hugh casually replies, ‘Yeah, sure, Ryan,’ as he walks past and up the staircase.

Marvel fans on social media erupted over the announcement, with one writing, ‘Thank you for coming back,’ while another wrote, ‘Bravo, Hugh!’

Hugh first appeared as Wolverine, also known as Logan, in the 2000 movie X-Men, and went on to play him in various sequels and spin-offs until 2017. (Pictured in the 2017 film Logan)

Hugh made his first appearance as Wolverine in the 2000 movie X-Men, and went on to play him in various sequels and spin-offs until 2017.

He last stepped into the shoes and claws of Wolverine in Logan five years ago.

After that film’s release, the Australian actor said he hoped to play Wolverine in an Avengers movie one day.

‘You have questions?’ The day after Ryan Reynolds (L) announced that Hugh Jackman (R) would return as the late Wolverine in Deadpool 3, the pair sat down for a faux fan Q&A

At the end of the clip, he admits he has one great idea that fans will love. Hugh then nonchalantly enters the scene in the background and walks up the stairs