James Mangold will direct The Wolverine

[x-fan]

He may want to do it right, but I am positive FOX will not allow it, I think they refuse ti make a good Wolverine movie, just a big teddy bear with claws, that sometimes is in a bad mood, sort of....

[rogue trooper]

Here's hoping Fox will surprise us like they did with X-Men: First Class.

[Hunter Rider]

With First Class and Rise of the Apes Fox actually delivered two of the best blockbusters of the summer IMO, and Mangold certainly has plenty of pre-production time and the right elements in mind, so here's hoping! *fingers crossed*

[Project862006]

mangold is also a better director than the last few x men directors

[Spider-ManHero12]

I still have a lot of faith in this. I just hope it works.

[akfj]

Can the description for this forum be changed? (Talk about the Darren Aronofsky-->James Mangold directed film starring Hugh Jackman.)

[danoyse]

Originally Posted by akfj

Can the description for this forum be changed? (Talk about the Darren Aronofsky-->James Mangold directed film starring Hugh Jackman.)

Updated.

[akfj]

Thanks.

[Marvel]

Originally Posted by TheWiseGuy487

Really good interview! He really seems to want to get this right!

Just please no wire-fu crap. Martial arts is great but keep the action grounded in fierce reality.

Also, I guess this really will be outside of the reality they established or else they are ignoring Origins. If he's already lost his memory, how can this "Highlander" angle come in to play? Outliving friends and loved ones seems emotional but it doesn't fit where we left him after the last film. I know it's comic book lore and the last guy with the pen wins (memories did grow back after the damage) but keeping movie continuity will help the average viewer.

Makes you wonder why Fox forced an origin story when everyone wanted to shoot the Japan story in the first place.

[Crockett]

Despite what Mangold said is interesting I'm just going to wait and see the end results.
You might never know, things could be different down the line.

[usagicassidy]

I just worked with Mangold on a new CBS pilot and his dedication to getting everything right was incredible. While at the same time being practical, wanting to make the producers, DP, and cast all happy too. The energy on set was great so I have hope with him at the helm of this new Wolverine flick.

[henzINNIT]

I sincerely hope this is good. I'm looking forward to it more than I am Second Class, and it could be the last film with any of the original cast. Jackman has done good work on this franchise and he deserves a better outing than the last two.

[Great Mind(s)]

I wonder if this film is going to keep in continuity with First Class or not. It would be a smart idea to link the series' together a la The Avengers.

[marvelrobbins]

It Is suspose to be a more stand alone film that doesn't conterdict anything from other films.Wolverine will already have amnesia when film opens.They are trying to distance It from X-Men Origins;Wolverine and this Is almost a seperate X-Men Origins film.Wolverine Is only connection to other films.Rumor was Psylocke was In ealrier version of script and now dropped.WOlverine and Viper are only non japanese characters In film.

My view on contunity Is to view the Wolverine after X-Men first Class and before X-Men and X2.I just Ignore X-Men Origins:Wolverine and X-Men The Last Stand.That Is best way to view films.If Deadpool Is actully made It would depend on when to view It In films place.

[Project862006]

it is kind of crazy but jackman i believe is the longest standing actor in a super hero role

he is going on 12 year and still going as wolverine and is the only actor to portray him

any other actor do this before?

since chris reeve only did it for 9 years with superman i think hugh has the record with 12!!

[Great Mind(s)]

Originally Posted by marvelrobbins

My view on contunity Is to view the Wolverine after X-Men first Class and before X-Men and X2.I just Ignore X-Men Origins:Wolverine and X-Men The Last Stand.That Is best way to view films.If Deadpool Is actully made It would depend on when to view It In films place.

That's how I feel too so I wonder if there'd be any references to First Class. Or like I suggested, they could tie the different movies together at some point in the future.

[psylockolussus]

Originally Posted by marvelrobbins

Rumor was Psylocke was in earlier version of script and now dropped. Wolverine and Viper are only non Japanese characters In film.

Awww Psylocke I want to see her in X4 but that X4 would take forever.

[Spuzz]

So this Mangold guy...a good fit? Sort of a strange choice. Those saying he's better than Matthew Vaugh or that it was surprising that Vaughn delivered with First Class are crazy by the way.

[S. Grundy]

He's okay, the best movie he's done has been Cop Land. He was a very safe pick, he'll most likely turn out a pretty good movie, it just probably won't be that visually interesting.

[narrows101]

Mangold also did "3:10 to Yuma" and directed Reese Witherspoon to an Oscar in "Walk the Line." He also directed Hugh in "Kate & Leopold". Meanwhile, sounds like del Toro was in the mix a bit:

DEL TORO: .... But it’s not like I have many meetings with studios discussing superhero movies. They come to me. Normally I pass, respectfully or not. They like it, that we have a very quick response. I was very attracted to doing The Wolverine in Japan, because that’s my favorite chapter in the story of Wolverine. But I’m not a superhero guy. It’s very hard for me to… It’s one thing to like something and another to marry it for two, three years.

So you say you met with Fox for Wolverine?

DEL TORO: I spoke to [Fox executive] Jim Gianopulos a while ago. I thought about it. I actually met with Hugh Jackman. But it’s one thing to say… You have to differentiate between loving it as a fan, which is almost like dating, and creating it from scratch, which takes two to three years of your life, which is like a marriage.

http://collider.com/guillermo-del-to...erview/186970/

[JP]

He also directed Angelina Jolie to an Oscar.

[narrows101]

Originally Posted by JP

He also directed Angelina Jolie to an Oscar.

Forgot about "Girl, Interrupted"!

[marvelrobbins]

He has directed some good films.Has exceperence with action In film.And has worked with hugh before.Last time he worked with Hugh he directed hugh to golden globe nomination.

And he has compared his vision to The Wolverine to The Outlaw Josey Wales.

[narrows101]

Originally Posted by marvelrobbins

He has directed some good films.Has exceperence with action In film.And has worked with hugh before.Last time he worked with Hugh he directed hugh to golden globe nomination.

And he has compared his vision to The Wolverine to The Outlaw Josey Wales.

Bad Hugh fan, how the heck did I forget that GG nom for K&L??????

[runningman3000]

I believe "Identity-- 2003" may be one his more stylistic film, however, I haven't seen him take on a more Sci fi/exaggerated film.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tIfcdg7etE0

James Mangold recently directed the pilot episode for CBS "Vegas". Filming wrapped a few months before resuming pre-production on The Wolverine. Vegas was Mangold's first go around with the Arri Alexa digital camera.

Check out the Promo below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIY-yDoEWlU&hd=1

first trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuHRnqMkwXY&hd=1