Days of Future Past Matthew Vaughn Is NOT Helming X-Men: First Class Sequel

[BMM]

Sigh. Okay... We'll see how this unfolds.

 

[JP]

So it looks like Singer and Vaughn would just hopefully be switching roles... I'm okay with that.

 

[747]

My first reaction is a big sigh. First Class is my favorite X-Men film and I really like what Vaughn did with the feel of it all. Also felt like a set-up to bigger things, things I was curious to see Vaughn get to tackle.

Going back to Singer, would feel like, well a step back. And in my opinion he hasn't directed anything worthwhile since X2.

Thought this was a joke bump first.

 

[Chewy]

So their Apes and X-Men directors both bailed... not really sure how to react. Wait and see

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

I'm more then ok with it if it happens. I like Vaughn as a director and am sorry to see him leave, but Singer directing an X-Men film has produced nothing but gold imo.

 

[Figs]

As long as the script is good I don't mind that he's not returning.

 

[Compi716]

In the words of Bruce Banner, "Well this is all horrible."

Vaughn's style is one of the things that made First Class so great. This is a huge blow. And leaving to work on a Mark Millar project? What the hell?! What, did Millar get his new gig at Fox and then turned to Vaughn and say, "Screw 'em, lets do our own thing." It's his JOB to prevent things like this from happening

 

[marvelrobbins]

Hopefully singer steps back In as director.Notice this confrims Singer wrote the treatment
for days of future past.

Before we go onto fox sucks posts vaughn Is still producer and had hand In script.

My bet Is Singer directs.He doesn't have another directing project lined up after Jack the giant slayer hits In march.And X2 Is regarded as best X-Men film.

 

[ThePowerCosmic]

I would honestly be ecstatic if Singer returned. If it's as good or better than X2, we're in for a treat.

 

[ThePowerCosmic]

My first reaction is a big sigh. First Class is my favorite X-Men film and I really like what Vaughn did with the feel of it all. Also felt like a set-up to bigger things, things I was curious to see Vaughn get to tackle.

Going back to Singer, would feel like, well a step back. And in my opinion he hasn't directed anything worthwhile since X2.

Thought this was a joke bump first.

Maybe Jack the Giant Slayer will be great.

 

[747]

Yeah the "Vaughn directing the next Millar project" thing is weird. Didn't Millar recently say how awesome Vaughn was gonna make DOFP? And isn't it now his job to make sure Fox's Marvel properties flows smoother?

I'm both surprised and confused here…

 

[craigdbfan]

This movie can't catch a break. Really disheartening news right here.

Here's hoping Singer returns.

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

Well if Vaughn is going to be replaced, then no smoother transition could happen then for Singer to step in.

 

[BMM]

Agreed. Singer and Vaughn switching places I can deal with. I just don't want there to be any other major shake-ups beyond that.

 

[747]

Maybe Jack the Giant Slayer will be great.

I hope so and my quote seems kinda harsh when you think about that he has – as a director – only released SR and Valkyrie after X2. But still, Returns was such a huge disappointment and personally I found Valkyrie quite terrible.

I agree though, that Singer doing this is the smoothest and best choice if Vaughn leaves.

 

[mclay18]

If Singer returns to direct, John Ottman will be scoring X-Men: Days of Future Past. There's no doubt about that.

 

[SuperT]

That sucks, but if it's essentially just Singer and Vaughn switching places would there really be any difference in the first place?!

 

[747]

Agreed. Singer and Vaughn switching places I can deal with. I just don't want there to be any other major shake-ups beyond that.

Off-topic, but I love your avatar, it's awesome!

 

[Storm22]

As others have said I hope Singer and Vaughn just switch positions on this. Otherwise this could get messy.

 

[Rac]

First Rupert Wyatt leaving Apes, and replaced by the subpar Matt Reeves. And now Vaughn not doing DOFP... FOX is back to their old tricks, I see.

If only Bryan would return, if only, but I'm afraid I am not that optimistic.

Hopefully we'll at least get the TUXM Omnibus Vol. 2 out of this...

 

[kaijunexus]

I wonder if this could be the start of Fox's Marvel collapse?

Perhaps Trank jumps ship, too...and then Fox is left scrambling to get their X-Men and Fantastic Four films off the ground, but fail to succeed in time, with the rights to both slipping through their fingers back into Marvel's hands!

Ah...a man can dream...

 

[Alexei Belyakov]

Singer directing is a good thing.

He gave us the best X-Men films to date & arguably the best Marvel CBM so far with X2.

I'm very happy to see him undertake this story.

 

[Compi716]

I hope so and my quote seems kinda harsh when you think about that he has – as a director – only released SR and Valkyrie after X2. But still, Returns was such a huge disappointment and personally I found Valkyrie quite terrible.

I agree though, that Singer doing this is the smoothest and best choice if Vaughn leaves.

I loved Valkyrie. It's far better than most WWII/assassination movies in recent years, in my opinion.

If Singer returns to direct, John Ottman will be scoring X-Men: Days of Future Past. There's no doubt about that.

He'll edit it, too. This might be the biggest shame of the director switch. First Class has a legendary score.

 

[Compi716]

I wonder if this could be the start of Fox's Marvel collapse?

Perhaps Trank jumps ship, too...and then Fox is left scrambling to get their X-Men and Fantastic Four films off the ground, but fail to succeed in time, with the rights to both slipping through their fingers back into Marvel's hands!

Ah...a man can dream...

If only. Then all we need is Spidey.

 

[747]

I wonder if this could be the start of Fox's Marvel collapse?

Perhaps Trank jumps ship, too...and then Fox is left scrambling to get their X-Men and Fantastic Four films off the ground, but fail to succeed in time, with the rights to both slipping through their fingers back into Marvel's hands!

Ah...a man can dream...

Yeah, dream on!

It's just not gonna happen, don't know when Marvel fanboys are gonna realize that.