Flavour of the month! Hugh Jackman gets the latest scoop at Gelatissimo as ice cream store name new flavour in tribute to the actor

By Greg Styles and Hannah Paine For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 08:38 BST, 29 March 2017 | Updated: 08:47 BST, 29 March 2017

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Hugh Jackman has starred in several Hollywood blockbusters, been the star of critically-acclaimed stage shows and won numerous awards for his efforts.

And now the 48-year-old has another accolade to add to his long list after an ice cream flavour was named in his honour.

The X-men star shared a picture of Gelatissimo's new limited edition 'Hugh Chocman' ice cream on his Instagram page on Wednesday.

Good news: Hugh Jackman has another accolade to add to his long list after an ice cream flavour was named in his honour

On sale: The X-men star shared a picture of Gelatissimo's new limited edition 'Hugh Chocman' ice cream on his Instagram page on Wednesday

Hugh was clearly delighted with the news, declaring 'I'm IN!' at the choice of chocolate with salted caramel.

The actor's 11.3 million followers were quick to share in Hugh's delight, with many eager to try the limited edition ice cream.

'I'll have a double cone,' commented one, while another said: 'I'll take the whole batch please!'

Flavour of the month! Hugh was clearly delighted with the news, declaring 'I'm IN!' at the choice of chocolate with salted caramel

Meanwhile, Hugh looks set to be bringing another iconic character to the big screen, with reports the actor is looking to play an iconic race car driver.

This week Deadline reported the Sydney native is 'in talks' to play Enzo Ferrari, driver and founder of the Ferrari Grand Prix motor racing team.

The movie, tentatively titled Ferrari, is being directed by Ali and The Kingdom director Michael Mann.

The website reports that the film is the passion project of Michael, started 17 years ago alongside late director Sydney Pollack.

Racing onto our screens? Hugh is reportedly in talks to play racing car driver Enzo Ferrari in biopic alongside Noomi Rapace

Pivotal: It would cover Enzo's life from 1957, when the race car mogul's battle with rival Maserati was at its highest intensity (Enzo pictured in 1967)

On-screen love interest? Noomi Rapace is reportedly being considered to play Enzo's estranged wife Linda opposite Hugh

It would cover Enzo's life from 1957, when the race car mogul's battle with rival Maserati was at its highest intensity.

The role had originally had Christian Bale attached to play two years, however, the actor pulled out after being unable to bulk up in time.

Hugh is considered a good fit because of his current buff frame, the publication claimed.

Acclaim: The potential new project came as Logan raked in more than $330 million internationally in its first week

The potential new project came as Logan raked in more than $330 million internationally in its first week.

The movie is Hugh's last outing as Wolverine, with the star recently revealing the hard work that goes into his voice overs for the character.

In a video shared to Instagram earlier this month, the actor can be seen running on the spot, breathing heavily and fully embodying his beloved character.

That's dedication! In a video shared to Instagram earlier this month, the actor can be seen running on the spot, breathing heavily and fully embodying his beloved character