Singer Interested in Wolverine!

[bosef982]

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Nov/08/br/br0948627351.html

Singer's interested in doing Wolverine. Interesting.

[Seen]

Well, he just said he was interested in reading the script. Doesn't mean he wants to make the movie.

[jrd550]

Still, it must be flattering that they offered the next X-Men picture to him and not Brett.

"Singer acknowledged that he has also been approached to direct the next "X-Men" movie — he directed the first two well-received films before turning over the reigns for the third installment to Brett Ratner — but said he wouldn't have time to take on another large-scale project before the next Superman gets underway. He is interested, however, in seeing the script for the "X-Men" spinoff "Wolverine."

[narrows101]

This makes no sense -

1. I thought there wasn't going to be a "fourth X-Men film."

2. This says Superman may begin production mid-to-late next year - which is probably the time frame for the filming of Wolverine.

I think article means that he just wants to read the Wolverine script

[LastSunrise1981]

Damn, if Singer were to direct Wolverine I'd definitely check it out. The way he directed the flashback sequences really impressed me and it's how I visualized Wolverine in a Weapon X facility.

[danoyse]

Maybe by "4th X-Men film" they meant Wolverine?? :huh:

That would be amazing if it's true. I'd love for Singer to direct this.

[WeaponXProject]

This makes no sense -

1. I thought there wasn't going to be a "fourth X-Men film."

2. This says Superman may begin production mid-to-late next year - which is probably the time frame for the filming of Wolverine.

I think article means that he just wants to read the Wolverine script

Yeah, I doubt Singer would do it and on top of that I don't want him too. New directions are better than old, especially in this case where Singer botched what we thought Logan would be like.

[Horhey]

Logan in the movies seems pretty acurate to me. He shows his softer side a little more but that just seems to be becouse of the situations he was in.

[Electrix]

Well he made X1 and X2 which were practically Wolverine movies so he should be able to do Wolverine with no problem. Apart from filming schedule and such.

[WeaponXProject]

Logan in the movies seems pretty acurate to me. He shows his softer side a little more but that just seems to be becouse of the situations he was in.

I think "botched" was a little harsh by me but I do think Wolverine was too self-less and started too much conversation with people he wouldn't have talked to in the comic, like Bobby. I liked Singer's look and flashbacks of Logan but the flashs were brief and that's fine. Another role that is not like Wolverine is his teamwork aspect in the films. He seemed be vocal on decisions and even steps down in one of the later scenes of X2 when Magneto says, "And what are you gonna do, Wolverine? Scratch it with your claws?" Wolverine would have went into the facility on his own instead of going off track when they all got in there. Don't get me wrong the scene was cool when Mystique changed to look like Logan and then went in but that's not what he would have done.

Another scene would be the teamwork scene at the end of X1 when they blast Sabretooth off of the Statue of Liberty. Uhhh....what a bad way to get rid of Sabretooth!

Well, in another thread and some heavy thinking I have been starting to accept the fact that Singer's Wolverine would be cool but if another more accomplished, dedicated, and talented director would come along I'd rather have him/her. Like Ridley Scott, Tim Burton (if he doesn't try to turn the movie into a claymation kids flick) and James Cameron. I would have loved if Ang Lee did this film rather than the Hulk bc I think he dolves into the character more than the action and it would work better with this film. All in all I'd be satisfied with Singer's Wolverine without those queer Leather outfits. Damn those practically ruined the film.

[jrd550]

This makes no sense -

1. I thought there wasn't going to be a "fourth X-Men film."

2. This says Superman may begin production mid-to-late next year - which is probably the time frame for the filming of Wolverine.

I think article means that he just wants to read the Wolverine script

What I take from it is:

1. there will be a fourth x-men movie
2. he just wants to read the wolvie script
3. he's moving forward with superman 2

[Fanticon]

he's says sh** like that just to protect his rep. To let the fans know he's still interested also lets us in on the fact that theres no hard feelings between him and Rothman and all the other FOX-holes. He won't be doing another X-movie or a Wolvie spin-off. He's just trying to keep his name in good standings with the fans. Not much wrong with that I guess...but its still a bit of a fib.

[Horhey]

I think "botched" was a little harsh by me but I do think Wolverine was too self-less and started too much conversation with people he wouldn't have talked to in the comic, like Bobby. I liked Singer's look and flashbacks of Logan but the flashs were brief and that's fine. Another role that is not like Wolverine is his teamwork aspect in the films. He seemed be vocal on decisions and even steps down in one of the later scenes of X2 when Magneto says, "And what are you gonna do, Wolverine? Scratch it with your claws?" Wolverine would have went into the facility on his own instead of going off track when they all got in there. Don't get me wrong the scene was cool when Mystique changed to look like Logan and then went in but that's not what he would have done.

Another scene would be the teamwork scene at the end of X1 when they blast Sabretooth off of the Statue of Liberty. Uhhh....what a bad way to get rid of Sabretooth!

Well, in another thread and some heavy thinking I have been starting to accept the fact that Singer's Wolverine would be cool but if another more accomplished, dedicated, and talented director would come along I'd rather have him/her. Like Ridley Scott, Tim Burton (if he doesn't try to turn the movie into a claymation kids flick) and James Cameron. I would have loved if Ang Lee did this film rather than the Hulk bc I think he dolves into the character more than the action and it would work better with this film. All in all I'd be satisfied with Singer's Wolverine without those queer Leather outfits. Damn those practically ruined the film.

I liked the uniforms. A huge improvment from yellow spandex. But yea, Id prefer either James Cameron or Ridely Scott to do the movie.

[xwolverine2]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

i hope he stays FAR FAR away from the wolverine movie....

[04nbod]

i think he saw the shambles of X3 and has decided to give his omput to this one maybe as a producer or a proof reader for the script- make sure its not a dud

[WeaponXProject]

Benioff doesn't write duds. And Singer's writers are not close to his level.

Who was xwolverine2 talking about....Scott or Cameron? Cause I don't know how anyone could dislike Scott.

[Horhey]

I dont know how anyone could dislike Cameron. Look at "The Terminator" and "Aliens". Both movies are perfect.

[ShadowBoxing]

Wolverine would be a good fit for Singer actually.

[WeaponXProject]

I mean we are shooting high with Cameron but how does somebody have the balls to discredit his career? He is magnificent and only picks films that are his fit and highly creative, hence Terminator and Aliens. This could be that film.

On the otherhand he may be too famous to do a comicbook movie. I hope he considers otherwise and decides to take Wolverine into the direction where we could put high expectations on the film. bc with Ratner or Singer I would not have as high hopes. I don't want to see the Logan we've already seen. I and most of you want the comic book Logan.

[jrd550]

Well after Ratner butchered the x-men franchise I consider it to be over. If they continue it I hope they do so with a new cast and/or the younger x-men and start fresh with a new director and writers. The Wolverine spin off is a great opportunity for a definitive Wolvie film, also it is possibly the last outing for Jackman given he's getting older. So personally I would like the film to have its own tone and look and that it be different from what was done before. Ditto with the Magneto spin off.

[WeaponXProject]

Well after Ratner butchered the x-men franchise I consider it to be over. If they continue it I hope they do so with a new cast and/or the younger x-men and start fresh with a new director and writers. The Wolverine spin off is a great opportunity for a definitive Wolvie film, also it is possibly the last outing for Jackman given he's getting older. So personally I would like the film to have its own tone and look and that it be different from what was done before. Ditto with the Magneto spin off.

Good point. :up: I expect them to start fresh with X4, if it is made.:csad:

[danoyse]

JoBlo.com just reported on SHH's story (love when these sites all scoop each other :oldrazz: ), but this was also noted, which is nice to know as well:

http://joblo.com/index.php?id=13514


"I was lucky enough to read David Benioff's WOLVERINE script and while it's not perfect (the last act needs some work), it's almost a really great movie. I'd be supremely confident with Singer aboard that this could be the bee's knees. Heck, I'd like to see him forgo SUPERMAN altogether and return to the X-franchise. Again, I think the chance of this actually happening is pretty slim, but it's an intriguing possibility that I just had to share..."

[WeaponXProject]

I predict the last act will be very anticlimactic with him probably losing a fight to Sabretooth or the fight ending abruptly to lead to a sequel or perhaps they'll get to him wanting to retrace his steps to set up for a sequel?

[antonydelfini]

Singer being interested in wolverine and not with x-men 4 makes me believe that singer thinks wolverine might be the next big thing in the future and that x-men has been messed up too much in x3 to be continued.
Anyways, singer with writer benioff and jackman sounds great

[antonydelfini]

Singer being interested in wolverine and not with x-men 4 makes me believe that singer thinks wolverine might be the next big thing in the future and that x-men has been messed up too much in x3 to be continued.
Anyways, singer with writer benioff and jackman sounds great. All are well respected

[Retroman]

Well, he just said he was interested in reading the script. Doesn't mean he wants to make the movie.
Precisely and SR2 starts production mid/late next year so i don't see how the heck he's going to do both.

As much as love Singer i feel -at this moment- that the Wolverine prequel needs a 'fresh' face at the helm. So that means no Ratner either.

BTW i wish people would stop bringing up James Cameron and Ridley Scott when dreaming up directors for comic book flicks.Yes they're great directors but i'm 90% certain we won't see them direct a superhero flick any time soon.

Cameron basically gave up on superhero flicks after his Spider-Man fell through after years of development.Scott doesn't seem interested in the genre.

[Celestial]

There was an MTV interview with Bryan Singer around April 2003 and he was asked about directing the Wolverine spinoff. His reply was along the lines of welcoming any opportunity to work with Hugh Jackman again. There were also reports of attempts to work together on other projects including a Bill Bixby biopic and the movie that became Hollywoodland.

[Retroman]

There was an MTV interview with Bryan Singer around April 2003 and he was asked about directing the Wolverine spinoff. His reply was along the lines of welcoming any opportunity to work with Hugh Jackman again. There were also reports of attempts to work together on other projects including a Bill Bixby biopic and the movie that became Hollywoodland.
You're right. Not to mention that they're also friends and Hugh is producing this movie. When Bryan was shooting Superman in Sydney he had dinner with the Jackmans.....

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http://www.newsphotos.com.au/ImageDetail.asp?RefNum=97009683

[the a1ant]

I think this whole article was taken out of context. I think Singer was saying he was approached for Wolverine, but doesn't want to tackle that since he's doing Superman's sequel. Him saying he wants to see the Wolverine script, might be just that. He wants to read what it's about, but not actually direct it, since he has Superman to worry about. I'm thinking this because the article lacks a lot of genuine quotes. They kind of write what he supposedly said, without writing all of his direct quotes. :confused:

[Ultimate_Superman]

I still think they should have waited till Singer was done with Superman before moving ahead with any X-Project. But as much I would like to see him do this movie I doubt it since Singer pretty much said Superman was the project he's always wanted.

[RonStoppablefan]

Meh if Singer works on the script I don't mind but yah some one new to work on the scrit would be nice. It would be cool if the producer of Spider Man came to work on the movieXD

[danoyse]

I think this whole article was taken out of context. I think Singer was saying he was approached for Wolverine, but doesn't want to tackle that since he's doing Superman's sequel. Him saying he wants to see the Wolverine script, might be just that. He wants to read what it's about, but not actually direct it, since he has Superman to worry about. I'm thinking this because the article lacks a lot of genuine quotes. They kind of write what he supposedly said, without writing all of his direct quotes. :confused:

That's what it sounds like to me too. The article says he was speaking at the University of Hawaii, so most likely someone asked if he'd be interested in reading the "Wolverine" script and he said yes. It doesn't sound like anything official.

[Denny67]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!

i hope he stays FAR FAR away from the wolverine movie....

Ditto.

The last thing we need is to have Singer pussafi another superhero like he did with Superman and even Wolverine to some extent.

I love how he always equates “character development” with having characters walk around overly sensitive and “showing your feelings” to the point of a quivering lip and welling eyes, as if that is the only emotion that carries any weight with viewers. Not that in the right story line it does not have a place but if I wanted 3 movies of it I would get the complete seasons of Dr. Phil on DVD.

He is one trick “crying” pony and needs to stay away from superhero movies all together.

[HighVoltage]

I liked the uniforms. A huge improvment from yellow spandex. But yea, Id prefer either James Cameron or Ridely Scott to do the movie.

James Cameron with X-Men should be similar to Sam Raimi with Spidey.

[Chaos Bringer]

I'd love it David Fincher did it. Fight Club rules.

[Lobster Charlie]

Oh God, please no more Singer near ANY superhero films. I don't want to see Wolverine cry on film YET AGAIN.

[04nbod]

he only cried once with singer and that was in X1 - i understood why though- it was the highlight of the movie that emotional climax

[Retroman]

Yeah like Wolverine never cried in the comics.:whatever: The tears were completely justified in that scene.

[Retroman]

UPDATE

Saw this on C2F.Looks like Jackman does want Singer to direct but he won't be able to do it and thats because the movie won't start filming until 2008!

From IESB.NET:

Interview: Hugh Jackman on Wolverine and Bryan Singer
Written by Robert Sanchez
Monday, 13 November 2006

While talking to Hugh Jackman during The Prestige junket he told me that he hoped to be about a month away from announcing who would be directing Wolverine. Fast forward one month and we talked to Hugh again on Saturday during the press day of The Fountain.

With the recent revelation that Bryan Singer had been offered to direct Wolverine, we have been working overtime to get more details.

Before talking to Hugh on Saturday, we looked at all the specifics involving Wolverine/Superman:

-Bryan has not yet read the Wolverine script
-Pre-production of the Superman sequel will start September/Fall of 2007
-Bryan would consider Wolverine only if he can finish it before prep on the Superman sequel begins
-Hugh Jackman really wants Bryan to come back to the X Men franchise and direct Wolverine

So knowing ahead of time that Hugh wants Bryan for Wolverine we decided to ask some specifics regarding the project.

IESB: About a month ago, you said you might have news on who you would prefer to have direct Wolverine. Recently, Bryan Singer has said he was offered to direct it, doing more research I am hearing it’s been you hoping to get Bryan to direct it.

Hugh Jackman: Well, the…(laughing)…the thing is it’s all in negotiations, I can really…there is a list and Bryan is, sort of, at the beginning of it, so, of course, he’s in the loop. So, but, it is too early for me to say.

IESB: The fact that he [Bryan Singer] is talking about it…

Hugh Jackman: I think it’s great, we’ll see the way we go, and now we have the script and now we really need to work out who is the best person for it. But, you know, Bryan has always been in the loop, for us.

IESB: Is the plan still to shoot [Wolverine] mid-year next year (2007)?

Hugh Jackman: No, I’m meant to finish Baz’s [Lurhmann] movie, the end of August, my guess is that Baz might just go til September…well, who knows, I think we’ll go for the beginning of ’08. That way…I need to have, my idea for Wolverine, I want to have four months clear before I start shooting, ‘cause I want to be in shape, the physical shape, I have never been in before.

So what did we learn in this quick chat with Hugh? That Bryan is the preferred director but there is a major timing issue in the production.

With Hugh hoping to start production of Wolverine first few months of 2008 that would put Bryan in the middle of pre-production of Superman. So unless the Baz Luhrmann project is finished early, which won’t happen, or if Superman or Wolverine start production at a different time, it is safe to say that Bryan Singer will not direct Wolverine.
Source: http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_d4j_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=1&article=646&Itemid=28


P.S: I'm still baffled that Fox are giving this movie so much prep time. Not setting a release date long advance, taking time to decide on the director etc.

[BMM]

I'm glad that Jackman looks to be taking his time with this movie. I like that he wants to take a break to get in the proper shape for the character, particularly at this stage of Wolverine's life.

[danoyse]

Yeah like Wolverine never cried in the comics.:whatever: The tears were completely justified in that scene.

Wolverine cried in the animated series too. I have no idea why there's such a big fuss about him crying in the movie. :huh:

[Lobster Charlie]

he only cried once with singer and that was in X1 - i understood why though- it was the highlight of the movie that emotional climax

He also cried/whimpered at the end of X2 when Jean died at the lake, didn't he?

The highlight of a superhero film shouldn't be the crying scenes. I guess I'll have to wait another 20 years before they get the X-series correct. But, to each their own.

[MrWolf]

I hope that Brian Singer will be not the director of the Wolverine movie, but in fact I have not appreciated the way that he has abandonned the X-Men licence for Super-Man !

PS : First msg from a french fan, so exscuse for the mistake :)

[Gambit_rx8]

singer's gonna be too busy with other stuff....I hope he's gonna head back and do X4 in the distant future

[Ultimate_Superman]

I hope that Brian Singer will be not the director of the Wolverine movie, but in fact I have not appreciated the way that he has abandonned the X-Men licence for Super-Man !

PS : First msg from a french fan, so exscuse for the mistake :)Oh your french:wow::wow::wow:


Well we all can't be perfect.:csad:

[KingOfDreams]

Hmm, I would prefer Singer over Ratner if it had to be a choice between the two.

[WeaponXProject]

Singer is not gonna do it. If I were Marvel I'd tell him to f off for thinking they'd choose him after ditched 'em originally. He let a series go from an A to a B- with no regards. F*** 'em I say. No Ratner either. Go new, go indepth director whose main concern is this franchise and not the oppositions.

[Gambit_rx8]

Hmm, I would prefer Singer over Ratner if it had to be a choice between the two.
neither is going to do wolverine

[Mysterio]

http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2006/Nov/08/br/br0948627351.html

Singer's interested in doing Wolverine. Interesting.That's unfortunate. I loved the movies when I first saw them (I still do, but the new car smell has gone), but I thought the last one blew his away.

[Horhey]

I hope that Brian Singer will be not the director of the Wolverine movie, but in fact I have not appreciated the way that he has abandonned the X-Men licence for Super-Man !

Yea and look where that got him. Superman didnt make nearly as much money as X-Men. I hope Singer stays away from the Wolverine movie. The biggest flaws with his 2 X-Men movies was that the pacing was waaaay too slow.

Ratner's X-Men's pacing was perfect.

[Mysterio]

Yea and look where that got him. Superman didnt make nearly as much money as X-Men.I'd largely blame that on the script. It was recycled from the first movie. damn, do something new.

[Retroman]

Wolverine cried in the animated series too. I have no idea why there's such a big fuss about him crying in the movie. :huh:
God forbid Wolverine shows some emotion.:whatever:
He also cried/whimpered at the end of X2 when Jean died at the lake, didn't he?

The highlight of a superhero film shouldn't be the crying scenes. I guess I'll have to wait another 20 years before they get the X-series correct. But, to each their own.
The highlight of that scene in X2 for most people is not only the emotional impact of Jean's death but realizing that she was becoming Phoenix. I guess you missed that.

[Retroman]

I hope that Brian Singer will be not the director of the Wolverine movie, but in fact I have not appreciated the way that he has abandonned the X-Men licence for Super-Man !

PS : First msg from a french fan, so exscuse for the mistake :)
Welcome to the hype and no worries about spelling.:yay:
Yea and look where that got him. Superman didnt make nearly as much money as X-Men.
Like money is the only thing that counts. I think SR was far better movie than X3.
I hope Singer stays away from the Wolverine movie.
I think they should go with someone new but i like Singer as a director so i would be glad if he did it.As long as it doesn't clash with Supes sequel. Jackman has basically said Singer is one of the main candidates for the job. But it looks like it won't happen because of clashing schedules.
The biggest flaws with his 2 X-Men movies was that the pacing was waaaay too slow.

Ratner's X-Men's pacing was perfect.
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WRONG!

[WeaponXProject]

Come on retro, Sups was way worse than X3. And the pick of Spacey, eventhough I had faith in the choice of him as Luthor, was awful.

Back to Singer though, it's all rumor and no truth he has too little time and is obviously not dedicated to Wolverine even if he is friends with Jackman. I mean come on....Jackman's the nicest guy in Hollywood so its too easy to be friends with him. Singer needs to worry about Sups being played as gay rather than the fact he can have time to do a Wolverine movie and make it a soft teeny flick.

I'm not bashing gays, nor gay Singer, im just saying Sups was a little fruity.

[storm-x-fan]

I think Singer can do it, but I dont want him to!! I like Brett ratner more.

[storm-x-fan]

Its writen there Singer acknowledged that he has also been approached to direct the next "X-Men" movie — he directed the first two well-received films before turning over the reigns for the third installment to Brett Ratner — but said he wouldn't have time to take on another large-scale project before the next Superman gets underway. He is interested, however, in seeing the script for the "X-Men" spinoff "Wolverine."

^^ from this, i think he emans he wants 2 direct it, and not just read. and why wud he like 2 read a script which he wont direct? :whatever: :o

[Antonello Blueberry]

It will be very difficult for Singer to direct Wolverine, considering they plan to start shooting "The Man of Steel" in January 2008.
Maybe there's a reason why Lauren Shuler-Donner is pushing to shoot Wolverine in fall.

[storm-x-fan]

It will be very difficult for Singer to direct Wolverine, considering they plan to start shooting "The Man of Steel" in January 2008.
Maybe there's a reason why Lauren Shuler-Donner is pushing to shoot Wolverine in fall.

who's Lauren Shuler-Donner?? :whatever: is he a good director?? :wow:

[narrows101]

who's Lauren Shuler-Donner?? :whatever: is he a good director?? :wow:

Lauren Shuler-Donner is the producer of X-Men. What she says usually goes.

If Superman starts filming in January 2008 there will be months of pre-production before that and this is why I'm doubting he could direct "Wolverine."

[Celestial]

I think it's the Superman pre-production that starts in early 2008. The question is whether he can do post on one and pre on another at the same time.

[Ultimate_Superman]

Come on retro, Sups was way worse than X3. And the pick of Spacey, eventhough I had faith in the choice of him as Luthor, was awful.
are you serious? Superman Returns was much better then X3. The only real flaw Returns had was that it lacked action. The main problem with Superman Returns was Singer wasn't afraid to change Superman and let him and Lois grow. Which I think is a good thing because IMO I think the movie should go down the path of James Bond and let the hero grow while still staying true to its past (Donner). That being said I think it was a good movie just alittle to mature for younger viewers.


Now on topic I do hope Singer does this movie but I doubt that will happen because if everything he says about MOS (having the biggest battle in DC history) then he will have his time filled with doing just that.

[Ultimate_Superman]

Yea and look where that got him. Superman didnt make nearly as much money as X-Men. I hope Singer stays away from the Wolverine movie. The biggest flaws with his 2 X-Men movies was that the pacing was waaaay too slow.

Ratner's X-Men's pacing was perfect.Thats because Singer is more of a story teller his pacing was fine IMO. What I find though is Singer is a good storyteller and not to good on action though. X2 is a perfect example of that mix it is a great movie with great story telling as well has great action. Thats also how he did Superman great story telling and but little action (example of that X-Men: The movie).

[WeaponXProject]

Thats because Singer is more of a story teller his pacing was fine IMO. What I find though is Singer is a good storyteller and not to good on action though. X2 is a perfect example of that mix it is a great movie with great story telling as well has great action. Thats also how he did Superman great story telling and but little action (example of that X-Men: The movie).

Well considering the major audience of X-Men and Sups want to see action I'd say he did a poor job. The story telling part he did great for X-Men. For Sups....no. The beginning when Sups comes back, I thought that was suppossed to be a dramatic scene where he's sad cause he found crypton destroyed. Nope just bad acting. And I think the fact that Lois and Sups slept together without Lois figuring that was Clark is stupid. Even if it was done in the other movies. If Clark was a super hero he would have been truthful and given up who he really is. Acting in Sups gets a thumbs down. THe best was Spacey and he even ruined Lex to me. He was more the monotone character from Seven or LA Confidential than Lex.