USA Today has published this first look at Hugh Jackman as Logan in X-Men Origins: Wolverine! And some quotes...
The film will trace Wolverine's past as he discovers the world of mutants and, ultimately, the ominous Weapon X program, which turns people into living weapons.
Jackman is tight-lipped on plot details, though he says the film will hardly be a one-mutant story.
Wolverine's nemesis Sabretooth "is going to play a big part in it. And there will be a good bit of cameos" of new and familiar mutants, he says. "But you can't give too much away, because fans are pretty hard-core. Their expectations go up a level every time you come out with a new film."
Directed by Gavin Hood and co-starring Liev Schreiber, X-Men Origins: Wolverine hits theaters on May 1, 2009.
The movie is actually being shot in new zealand , in queenstown and there was recently a huge controversy about the storage of explosives at the ice ring where a lot of kiwi ice hockey players train and the players had no access to the ring anymore.
I will see the movie but without any expectations.
20th Century Fox has cast Black Eyed Peas frontman Will.i.am in his first film role as John Wraith in X-Men: Wolverine.
He'll be joining Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Liev Schreiber (Sabretooth), Danny Huston (William Stryker), Ryan Reynolds (Deadpool), Taylor Kitsch (Gambit) and Lynn Collins (Silver Fox) in the film opening May 1, 2009.
Wraith is a mutant who has the power to teleport, and is another test subject of the Weapon X program that created Wolverine and other mercenaries.
Gavin Hood is directing the "X-Men" spin-off in New Zealand, Australia and New Orleans. David Benioff wrote the script.
Lauren Shuler Donner and Ralph Winter are producing with Jackman and his Seed Productions producing partner John Palermo. Marvel's Kevin Feige executive produces.
Taylor Kitsch is Gambit in Wolverine!
Source: Chaos Bringer
February 19, 2008
Scooper 'Chaos Bringer' has revealed on Superhero Hype!'s message boards that "Friday Night Lights" star Taylor Kitsch will play Gambit (AKA Remy LeBeau) in director Gavin Hood's X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Kitsch has signed a three-picture deal.
He'll be joining Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Liev Schreiber (Sabretooth), Danny Huston (William Stryker) and Lynn Collins (Silver Fox) in the 20th Century Fox release, opening May 1, 2009.
Leading up to the events of X-Men, "Wolverine" tells the story of Wolverine's epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.
In related news, we've posted a hi-res version of the new Wolverine photo here! Scooper 'Darthjul' also tells us that "Wolverine" will be shooting in Glebe Point Park, Sydney on February 29.
Ryan Reynolds to Play Deadpool?
Source: Ain't It Cool News
February 18, 2008
Let's recap... Ryan Reynolds told us the following a couple of weeks ago:
CS: You were under consideration for "The Flash," correct?
Reynolds: Uh huh.
CS: Are there any other superheroes you'd be interested in playing?
Reynolds: Basically for me there are two superheroes that I could play. One would be Deadpool, the other would be The Flash. There are no imminent plans to do either just now.
CS: Why Deadpool?
Reynolds: He's just the "merc with a mouth". For me I guess it's a no-brainer.
Now, Ain't It Cool News reports today:
Anyone up for a little DEADPOOL?
How about if Ryan Reynolds is playing him?
This one's supposed to be a secret, but cat's out of the bag now, Marvel.
An awful lot must have happened the last few weeks (or maybe he's just a liar... a good one though!) It's not for a Deadpool movie though, but instead for a cameo in X-Men Origins: Wolverine.
Also, IESB is now saying that the role of Silver Fox has not gone to Maggie Q or Michelle Monaghan. Instead, expect fellow Texan Lynn Collins (filmography) in the role.
raum wrote:What the hell does Canada need a supersoldier for?
LOL! Of course to clear out troublemakers from the bars closing on St Catherine's street in Montreal on a Saturday night. I can't think of any other reasons. :?:
I actually liked the last X-Men movie best...it had a lot of action and not so much bitching about being a mutant. The second movie to me was just like the first movie and Magneto was so miscast I really have a difficult time with all three. They shoulda had somebody a little more physically imposing to be Mags like Rutger Hauer or something...I mean as opposed to a little old gay dude.
