Hugh Jackman instructions all the eye within the Season 7 premiere of Rick and Morty, by which, he pokes enjoyable at his marriage of 27 years. But, the starry visitor spot is mega awkward for one specific motive… Jackman and his spouse Deborra-Lee Furness introduced their separation in September.
The episode sees Rick confronting Mr. Poopybutthole, who has been staying with the Smiths ever since his spouse and son left him, about his unacceptable conduct — which involves a head when he has a drug vendor ship his purchases to the home throughout household dinner.
Rick enlists Gearhead, Squanch, Birdperson, and a random sober man to have a friend-to-friend discuss — not an intervention — with the depleted man.
After a failed journey to a bar, Mr. Poopybutthole reveals that it’s his birthday, and the squad determine to take him out for an evening in town.
They journey to a crowded nightclub, the place they meet Hugh Jackman, an eccentric model of the famed actor, voiced by himself. Now, Jackman’s cameo shouldn’t come as too massive of a shock as he performs a task in Hulu’s 2023 animated collection Koala Man. Clearly, the X-Men actor is right here to remain on the planet of animation.
Throughout the episode, there are many Jackman-related puns and references. Turns out, this Hugh is married to random sober man’s cousin, making the actor his “wolver-in-law.” In the identical sequence, Hugh says he has to take a “Hugh shit” and calls his home his “Jack-shack.” Honestly, we’re obsessive about this Hugh.
However, issues get a bit awkward when the squad arrive to Hugh’s home, which is loaded with medication and alcohol. There, Hugh finds Mr. Poopybutthole gazing at a framed photograph of him and his spouse. “The finest bloody day of my life,” Hugh says.
Mr. Poopybutthole responds,”My wedding ceremony day was fairly nice too.” But, Hugh wasn’t referring to his wedding ceremony day — he tells him that he was really speaking concerning the Tony Award sitting on the mantle beneath the romantic image. Umm, awkward, a lot? Thankfully, the episode shortly strikes alongside when the crew determine to assist Mr. Poopybutthole win again his spouse, Amy, who has already moved on.
The sly remark might haven’t aged effectively, however the awkwardness suits proper in place with the remainder of the episode because the present at all times tends to toe the road. At least on this case, we will rightfully assume that they didn’t foresee the current occasions occurring. Hopefully Jackman can chuckle this off, together with the remainder of us!
Rick and Morty Season 7 premieres Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 11pm ET on Adult Swim.
