Hugh Jackman opens up about his father’s death and his relationship with his children in an emotional conversation on The Graham Norton Show about new drama ‘The Son’.

Hugh Jackman has opened up about an emotional conversation about his father’s death and his relationship with his children.

The 54-year-old actor stars in The Son, a powerful drama about fatherhood in which his character Peter Miller’s failures with his teenage son Nicholas (Zen McGrath) still haunt him and he and his ex-wife struggle to save him. to help him.

Appearing on the Graham Norton Show, he revealed that his own father, Christopher, whose cause of death has not been released, died during the film’s production, which he described as a “very emotional time”. .

He added: “I’m so grateful to every single member of the cast and crew. When you go through something like this and make a film that intense, you just can’t do it on your own and you have to rely on people rely on.”

During the episode, he also revealed that playing the role where the son appears to be going through a mental health crisis had a huge impact on his parenting style.

Difficult: He appeared on the Graham Norton Show and revealed that his own father Christopher (pictured together) died during the film’s production, which he described as a ‘very emotional time’.

The star, who shares adopted children Oscar (22) and Ava (17) with wife Deborra-Lee Furness (67), said: “It has changed me as a parent.

“One beautiful line in the script is ‘love is not always enough’, which is one of the hardest things for parents to hear.

“I realized it’s okay to say to my own children, ‘I don’t know,’ and to be open and vulnerable. I used to think they wanted security and strength from me, but now I share things with them that I didn’t have before.

“Hopefully I won’t bore my father with this and he will appreciate it.”

He appeared on the show alongside Judi Dench, Michael B. Jordan, Eugene Levy, Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Pink.

The actor also revealed that his new film is related to The Father, an earlier psychological drama about a woman’s struggle with her father’s dementia.

Hugh added, “It’s connected spiritually and thematically. It’s about a family in crisis and I hope it’s a film that stimulates conversations about mental health.

“It’s beautifully written, beautifully produced and I think it will touch everyone.”

Star-studded cast: He appeared on the show alongside Judi Dench, Michael B. Jordan, Eugene Levy, Paul Rudd, Michael Douglas and Pink (pictured)

Changes: During the episode, he also revealed that playing the role where the son appears to be going through a mental health crisis had a huge impact on his parenting style.

New look: The star, who shares adopted children Oscar, 22, and Ava, 17, with wife Deborra-Lee Furness, 67, said: “It’s changed me as a parent” (pictured with his family in 2012 )

The star previously opened up about his father’s death in 2022, revealing that he passed away on Father’s Day 2021.

Hugh spoke to Variety about working on The Father and explained why he didn’t take the time to mourn his family tragedy.

He said: “My father never missed a day at work. I could feel him.

I knew if he could talk to me he would say, “You have to go to work! What are you talking about?” I felt his presence on set.”

The Broadway star shared more personal details about his father’s death, revealing that he knew the “end was near.”

“Apparently he was mentally gone,” said Hugh. He will smile some more. I didn’t know he was going to die physically, but I knew it was a kind of goodbye.”

After the death of his father, the Oscar nominee dealt with traumatic issues while filming The Son.

During one particularly emotional scene, he “just started crying,” he said.

The film employed psychologists to assist the cast and crew.

“The subject was very difficult,” said Hugh. “Many days, crew members said, ‘I need help.’ Some went away for a few hours.’

Left: The actor also revealed his new film is linked to an earlier film, The Father (pictured, which arrives on BBC Radio 2 on Friday).

Similarities: Hugh added: “It’s connected spiritually and thematically (with the father). (picture arrives on Radio 2 on Friday)

Poignant: The star said he believed the film would touch people as he spoke about the poignant subject (pictured on Radio 2 Friday)

Beautiful: Hugh described his new film as ‘beautifully written’ and produced (pictured signing autographs for fans outside BBC Radio 2 on Friday)

Hugh first shared the news of his father Christopher’s death in September 2021. The British-born accountant was believed to be 84 when he died.

“In the early hours of Father’s Day, my father passed away peacefully,” the X-Men star wrote on Instagram.

And while there is deep sadness, I am filled with so much gratitude and love. In a word, my father was extraordinary. He devoted his life to his family, his work and his faith. I pray that he is now at peace with God.”

Christopher raised Hugh and his brothers Ian and Ralph as a single father in Sydney after his wife Grace McNeil returned to the UK with their daughters Zoe and Sonya.

Hugh was only eight years old at the time.

Sadness: Hugh first shared the news of his father Christopher’s death in September 2021. The British-born accountant was believed to be 84 when he died (pictured together).

Happy couple: Hugh revealed his dad often asked him how his wife (pictured together) was and described him as his ‘rock’

Hugh, who married his wife Deborra-Lee in 1996, has often paid tribute to his father throughout his career, describing him as his “rock” in a 2012 interview with 60 Minutes.

“It’s always, ‘How’s Deb?’ It’s not about the work and I think he lives with that, probably with some of his regrets and feelings that maybe he put too much into his career at the wrong time and he doesn’t want me to make that mistake.” he said.said about the advice his father had given him.

“And so he always reminds me in his kind way that this is the most important thing.”

In a 2020 Instagram post, Hugh wrote: ‘My dad taught me to always keep my promises… Even if it turns out there’s a better option or something that serves me more.’ Keep your word.’