The Wolverine News & Discussion Thread

[Pepsiguy2]

That guy is sure creepy.

 

[narrows101]

Sounds like the call for extras is going out.

Joseph Dang ‏@ColourMeDang Got asked to go to a casting for an extra in the new Wolverine - chance to meet Hugh Jackman - yes pleaseeeeee

 

[marvelrobbins]

From Front page

Sources inside The Wolverine camp tell ComingSoon.net/SuperHeroHype that casting is starting to come together opposite Hugh Jackman in the 2013 summer tentpole movie. And we're psyched to hear that Fox is casting real Japanese actors in some of the key roles in the story based in Japan. The studio would not discuss details of these roles and continues to keep the plot under wraps, but it did confirm the following actors were cast and that more roles are expected to be filled shortly:
Hiroyuki Sanada ("Lost," Rush Hour 3, The Last Samurai) is set to play Shingen; veteran actor Hal Yamanouchi (The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Push, Sinbad of the Seven Seas) plays Yashida; and new discoveries Tao Okamoto and Rila Fukushima will star as Mariko and Yukio, respectively. While none of these actors have much of a following outside of Japan, the fact that a major studio is trying to keep some authenticity in a film of this magnitude is very encouraging.
The one nugget of a storyline the studio has released is that the film is inspired by the celebrated Marvel comic book arc by Chris Claremont & Frank Miller and that The Wolverine finds Logan, the eternal warrior and outsider, in Japan. There, samurai steel clashes with adamantium claws as Logan confronts a mysterious figure from his past in an epic battle that will leave him forever changed.
And contrary to previous reports, while much of the stage work will take place in Australia, a chunk of the shoot is scheduled to happen on locations around Japan. The film is set for a July 26, 2013 release with James Mangold directing. "X-Men" mainstay Lauren Shuler Donner will produce with Hugh Jackman, John Palermo and Hutch Parker.

 

[narrows101]

Here's the link:

http://www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=92326

 

[psylockolussus]

I am only familiar with the guy who appeared in Lost.

I hope they'll announce who will play Silver Samurai this month!

 

[Whiskey Tango]

Hiroyuki Sanada

This dude is pretty awesome.

 

[marvelrobbins]

I am guessing a change here Is Shingen has his father alive during course of story.I know
the guy who Is playing Shingen from Lost.He Is probally most well known of the japanese
cast.They were serious about casting japanese actors In the film.And It Is confirmed some location filming will be done In Japan.All that's left Is The Silver Samurai from the
main cast.

Nice to see who will have final showdown with Hugh jackman and who he will be sharing time with.I wonder if they will have tragic ending and adopt Mariko's later death.

 

[BoredGuy]

I'm happy about the casting of actual Japanese actors,
But they're gunna have to pull out someone big for Silver Samurai.
I'd say Watanabe, but it would just feel way too similar to Last Samurai then...
Damn you Hollywood, and your lack of Asian leading men!

 

[JP]

Finally, casting announcements!

I hope they all speak in Japanese, and its subtitles...

 

[craigdbfan]

Sanada.

I'm guessing he's playing Silver Samurai. This is a huge win.

 

[marvelrobbins]

No he playing Shingen.Just imagne a final climatic battle between him and Hugh jackman.

 

[def28]

Awesome. Cool to hear some announcements. Cant wait for this flick!

 

[terry78]

Yes, this works.

 

[Superhero 101]

Good Casting!! Looks like Fox is trying to redeem themselves.

 

[JP]

Oops.

 

[JP]

Good Casting!! Looks like Fox is trying to redeem themselves.

First Class?
Prometheus?
Planet of the Apes?

 

[marvelrobbins]

Besides The Silver Samurai we are awaiting the casting of Viper.She Is only other non
Japanese character In the film besides Wolverine.

 

[Havok83]

First Class?
Prometheus?
Planet of the Apes?

I hink he's talking about Wolverine's films.

 

[JP]

Silver Samurai!!!!!!

Will Yun Lee has just landed the lead role of ‘Harada’ opposite Hugh Jackman in 20th Century Fox’s X-Men Origins: Wolverine sequel, to be directed by James Mangold. Details of the character are being kept tightly under wraps and production is scheduled to begin next month in Australia. Lee completed the upcoming video game Sleeping Dogs, an open-world “cop drama” set in Hong Kong, which is scheduled for release in August. The game puts players in the boots of Wei Shen (Lee), an undercover police officer fighting through the seedy criminal underworld of the sprawling city. The cast includes Emma Stone, Tom Wilkinson and Lucy Liu. Sleeping Dogs is under the Square Enix banner (Tomb Raider, Final Fantasy, Hitman) by United Front Games. Lee is lead villain in MGM’s Red Dawn remake opposite Chris Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson and Sony’s Total Recall remake. APA and Industry Entertainment rep him.

http://www.deadline.com/2012/07/x-m...ackman/#utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

[narrows101]

Another:

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/wolverine-sequel-villains-will-yun-lee-brian-tee-346621

'Wolverine' Sequel Casts Two Villains

Actors Will Yun Lee, recently seen in "Hawaii Five-O," and "Grimm's" Brian Tee are new additions to Marvel Comics film.
4:19 PM PDT 7/9/2012 by Borys Kit 0

Fox’s sequel to X-Men Origins: Wolverine is casting its villains.

Will Yun Lee, recently seen in TV’s Hawaii Five-O, and Brian Tee, seen recently in shows such as Grimm and Burn Notice, are joining Hugh Jackman in the Japan-set movie based on the Marvel Comics hero.

James Mangold is directing the movie, which is scheduled to begin next month in Australia.

The story is borrowing heavily from the Chris Claremont-Frank Miller Wolverine comic book miniseries that premiered in the 1980s.

Tee is playing Noburo Mori, a corrupt minister of justice who is to marry the daughter of a Yakuza crime lord (the daughter is Wolverine’s love interest).

Yun Lee will play Harada, or more commonly known under the moniker of The Silver Samurai. He possesses an electrified suit of Samurai armor and is the illegitimate son of the crime lord.

Yun Lee, repped by APA and Industry Entertainment, recently wrapped voicing action video game Sleeping Dogs and will be seen in the Total Recall remake. He also plays a villain in MGM’s Red Dawn remake.

Tee was part of the ensemble cast of the Crash television show and has a string of TV appearances. He is repped by DiSante Frank & Co.

 

[JP]

Wow, that's basically 90% of the film cast. All in one day.

 

[lastairbender]

Although i didnt like Yun Lee in Elektra, i like the cast. Glad we have Yukio (hope shes true to the comic) Sorry but i would looove to see Viper! she would make such a character! (but i think they wont put her in the movie, there are already 2 women, and shes not that important to the story, and i dont know if shes more on the cap america/marvel movies side).

 

[JP]

Will Yun Lee - Silver Samurai
Hiroyuki Sanada - Shingen
Hal Yamanouchi - Yashida
Tao Okamoto - Mariko
Rila Fukushima - Yukio
Brian Tee - Noburo Mori

So, who are we missing? I really hope Fox doesn't start going mutant crazy like they did in XMO. Keep it small.

EDIT: Going by the character list from 2 years ago, we can expect Viper and Zen. http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=343410

 

[TheComicbookKid]

Hugh at the moment is on vacation in Bali, and he's totally being wigged for this movie (translation mentions surfing).

That guy looks like he stole Wolvie's hair.t:

 

[narrows101]

LOL - Brian Tee's wife tweets (Tee and Lee are both on Twitter):

Mirelly Taylor ‏@mirellytaylor
IT'S BROKEN!!!! FINALLY!!! They've released the big news: Brian Tee is set to star opposite Hugh Jackman, and...