The Wolverine is moving forward says Hugh Jackman
Like the character himself, the production is quickly healing from the loss of Oscar-nominated director Darren Aronofsky and is now moving forward at a decent pace. It may happen a little later than sooner, but only because Hugh Jackman won't settle for someone with less talent than Darren Aronofsky behind the lens.
Here is what Hugh Jackman had to say about the continuation of this particular X-Men spin-off.
"Now, we're out looking for a director. We were pretty much ready to go. The script is fantastic - the best we've ever had, which is why it attracted Darren in the first place. His personal situation precludes him from doing it now, and I feel for him. But now we need to find a director. We're not going to settle. We're going to find a director as good as Darren, if not better. Well, as good. Everyone is still pushing forward to getting it done. I can't be eating too many more chicken breasts."
The screenplay by Christopher McQuarrie is still in play. It is not known when The Wolverine will actually begin shooting, but 20th Century Fox is hoping to have things in place by September.
The Wolverine comes to theaters July 26th, 2013 and stars Hugh Jackman. The film is directed by James Mangold.
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RojoDiablo
Proyas or Park would be cool options and as for Batman Returns being a mess, that's just crazy talk.
1 year agoby @rojodiabloFlag
The First Avenger: JohnnyBlaze
Hahahaha very good points every1. Im just glad there taking there time with this and not rushing into somthing thrown together and awful jus to get people to watch it like the cast of Jersey shore. hahahaha ok that was bad... Ok everyone... CHILL!!! hahahaha ok that was worse. Seems all the good directors are on the DC payroll.
1 year agoby @johnnyblazetb82Flag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Edward Zwick.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Josh
I actually enjoy Batman Forever. It's goofy but fun, and IMO it's less weird and messy than Batman Returns.
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
bud2fresh
I'm going out on a limb here but i think Hugh should produce it and Mr. Eastwood should direct it. Now put that in your pipe and smoke it :)
1 year agoby @bud2freshFlag
Shnoopbop
Is Brett Ratner busy? Kidding. I'd like to see maybe Alex Proyas taking over this, or even getting an Asian director like Chan-wook Park
1 year agoby @shnoopbopFlag
Furankisan
WE all love Hugh but dude, "Tired of Chicken Breasts"? with people starving all over the world and natural disasters making it difficult for them I wouldn't complain so hard. Especially this is your cash cow considering your other movies are not so stellar. Australia anyone? Chomp on that Chicken!
1 year agoby @furankisanFlag
Perickson81
Wolverine with Nolan would be awesome!
1 year agoby @perickson81Flag
SpideR-OnE
Christopher Nolan could make Wolverine
1 year agoby @spider-oneFlag
ejk1
@dan1 @comicbookfan Schumacher should be given the cold shoulder :P
Anyways, I'm tired, blasphemers, so I leave by telling you to have an ice day.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag
Dan
@comicbookfan He certainly got a chilly reception, that's for sure.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
CBF
@shuabert Yes that's exactly what I meant. Thanks.
@johnnyblazetb82 LMAO at Schumacher reference. Most hated comic book director of all time.
1 year agoby @comicbookfanFlag
Dan
And actors aren't vain? :P laugh all you want, it's just an unlikely fantasy anyways.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Josh
LOL. That would be pretty vain of him to cast himself as director, thereby as much as calling himself "as good as [Aronofsky]".
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
Dan
Maybe not, @shuabert, but I thought the idea was intriguing.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Josh
@johnnyblazetb82 I don't really want Snyder anywhere near this movie. His stories always lack depth, and are just visual fluff (which is fine, just not right for Wolverine). The exception IMO is Watchmen, but he was working so closely from Alan Moore's novel that he didn't really have to write any of it himself.
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
Josh
I don't think @comicbookfan was suggesting Jackman direct the film. He was saying he hopes Jackman gets an appropriate replacement for Aronofsky. And then he went on to suggest Jackman make himself executive producer because he's so involved already.
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
The First Avenger: JohnnyBlaze
Intresting thought CBF, Of course it'd be my dream to see what Zack Snider would do with the character. anyone cant do much worse then Gavin Hood. I wonder if Shuemocker is available? hahahahaha jk
1 year agoby @johnnyblazetb82Flag
Dan
@comicbookfan While that might not be the best idea, given that he doesn't have experience directing (or does he?), it's certainly unique, and you're right, he knows Wolverine pretty well now. Hell, if he said 'f*ck it, I'll direct this bitch', I would line up and see what he could do with it.
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Josh
It's already a Chris McQuarrie script, why not just get Singer back for a Usual Suspects reunion?
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
ejk1
Of course Jackman is going to do whatever he can to get this film made. Without the character of Wolverine, his film career is not impressive. At all.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag
CBF
Hugh Jackman is for the fans! Hopes he comes through with a directorial talent. I wonder how Jackman would do behind the lens. He knows the character so well now, he needs to at least latch on as Executive Producer.
1 year agoby @comicbookfanFlag
Remy72883
this is why i love Hackman he never settles and gives the fans what they want, he's not a sell out but passionate about his work
1 year agoby @remy72883Flag
The First Avenger: JohnnyBlaze
Jackman is the man (or mutant?) its always refreshing to hear an Actors passionate about pleasing there fans. Although Hugh an Co owe alot for that B@#$% Origins That will 4ever live in infamy as one of the worst comic adapted movies ever (right next to Batman and Robin) jus goes to show no matter how Badass the source Character some Directors will find a way to Putrify perfection. Were still behind ya Hugh but one more F&*% up like barraca Deadpool an itl take more then a healing factor to save your career.
1 year agoby @johnnyblazetb82Flag
SomethingMore
Hey and Do search this
Hugh Jackman and Shahrukh Khan on Youtube
You'll Hugh dancing funny and entertaining DO IT!
1 year agoby @SomethingMoreFlag
SomethingMore
Well, Ofcourse...There is a star power attched with this project!
1 year agoby @SomethingMoreFlag
Kinetic
@bawnian-dexeus Very true.
Unfortunately FOX will never let it go back to Marvel
1 year agoby @KineticFlag
Kinetic
"Everyone is still pushing forward to getting it done. I can't be eating too many more chicken breasts."
LMAO!!!
at least he's not letting his build-up go to waste!
1 year agoby @KineticFlag
Worth5Bucks
way to go hugh!
1 year agoby @mattbierwagenFlag
Taco-Ninja
The Wolverine should get serious
no more pg-13 family movies
let get an r in there somewhere
Jim Carrey for Deadpool
Think about it people
THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!
Before you scream
THINK ABOUT IT!!!!!!
(will never happen though)
1 year agoby @Taco-NinjaFlag