Wolverine Set for May 1, 2009

[SuperHeroHype]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/topnews.php?id=6416

 

[PWN3R]

At least they're not rushing it out for summer '08. That's a good sign.

 

[JP]

God, I told you Gambt would be in this.

Glad they're not rushing it. Looks like X-Men: Origins: Wolverine and X-Men: Origins: Magneto will both come out in Summer '09.

 

[rashad]

I was worried they would try and rush this out for 08 as well. I'm looking forward to the latest news.

 

[Blader5489]

At first I was kind of disappointed, but this really is good news. Wolverine won't be rushed into an early release, and we get both X-Men spinoffs in the same summer.

 

[Advanced Dark]

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=286931

Great news...and there's more above. Hearing that Fox was pushing for a Summer 2008 release was idiotic. 2009 makes so much sense and they're about to start filming. This is not a rush job and they have talent all around, and Jackman is producing it. Finally someone that can push Fox back.

 

[Retroman]

I'm glad that they aren't rushing this. If only they had taken the same approach with X-Men 3.

The article states that they're filming in New Orleans too? WTF? What does Gambit have to do with Logan's origin?

 

[the a1ant]

^Yeah, if Gambit ends up in this film, that'll be weird.

A shocking, but good move. At first I was a bit sad but at least they'll have a TON of time to work on the film and make it perfect. I wonder if MAGNETO is getting pushed forward, back, or if it'll keep it's 2009 date as well?

I'm glad to see they are using the X-Men Origins name that I had found via the web url *sneaky*! So I guess this pretty much confirms that Magneto will be X-Men Origins: Magneto, too.

I guess the tradition of a 3 year wait between X-films continues.

 

[L0ngsh0t]

I never thought I would say this but this is looking sharp

 

[chaseter]

Please, no Liev as William Stryker...I want Bryan Cox.

 

[Retroman]

If filming starts in Jauary as planned i could see Magneto getting a winter '08 or a spring '09 release date.

The article also reveals our first bit of casting news.

I can see Liev Schreiber as a young Stryker though i'd prefer if Cox returned.

 

[Retroman]

^Yeah, if Gambit ends up in this film, that'll be weird.

Indeed. I wanted them to introduce him in a team movie first.

I bet this is Lauren Shuler-Donner's doing.She's been saying for god knows how long how much she wants to have Gambit in a X-Men movie.

I guess the tradition of a 3 year wait between X-films continues.

Didn't look at that way. You're right.

I never thought I would say this but this is looking sharp

lolt:

 

[Advanced Dark]

Yeah if Fox doesn't make an X-Men related film every 3-4 years...they lose the rights. So you know damn well we'll be seeing some form of the X-Men on film every 3-4 years no matter what. Fox got the rights cheaply and it is the most lucrative franchise on film for them...ever.

 

[BMM]

Cool news. Like others have said, I'm glad they're not rushing this... I have a feeling Jackman is pretty protective of this property and wants to make sure it's done right. I'm also really looking forward to seeing what Hood has to offer.

 

[Hunter Rider]

Happily surprised to see this news, It looks like Jackman is gonna do as i hoped and play the blocker role Willis played for Wiseman on DH4.

Schrieber as a young Striker is a great choice IMO

 

[zeptron]

Where does the article talk about Gambit being in the film? Did I miss something?


EDIT: Oh wait nevermind. It's assumed Gambit will be in it because it says there will be new mutants. I do agree with whoever said he should have been introduced in a team movie.

 

[Jan Irisi]

While I like Liev, isn't he about three feet taller than Brian Cox? If I recall correctly, he's taller than Hugh is.

Oh well, not that it matters all that much.

 

[AVEITWITHJAMON]

Its both a shock and a great bit news that they arent rushing this, i am happy to wait another year if it means the movie wont be rushed.

 

[narrows101]

Liev is a really good friend of Hugh - they both starred in KATE & LEOPOLD and Hugh was the host of the Tony Awards and was on stage with Billy Crystal when Billy announced Liev's name as winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Play for Glengarry Glen Ross in 2005. You could tell Hugh was so excited when Liev won - I can't wait to see them working together again. I bet Hugh had a big role in his possible casting.

 

[Why Are You Crouching Spock?]

If filming starts in Jauary as planned i could see Magneto getting a winter '08 or a spring '09 release date.

The article also reveals our first bit of casting news.

I can see Liev Schreiber as a young Stryker though i'd prefer if Cox returned.

He's a great actor, underrated.

 

[zeptron]

While I like Liev, isn't he about three feet taller than Brian Cox? If I recall correctly, he's taller than Hugh is.

Oh well, not that it matters all that much.

I think they're the same height actually. Both of them are 6'3.

 

[Jan Irisi]

I think they're the same height actually. Both of them are 6'3.

You mean Hugh and Liev? I always thought Liev was just a tad taller. He looked taller than Hugh in Kate and Leopold.

Anyway, I've liked everything I've seen him in, but you have to admit, Brian Cox is going to be a hard actor to follow. :heart: Mr. Cox.

 

[Retroman]

Liev is a really good friend of Hugh - they both starred in KATE & LEOPOLD and Hugh was the host of the Tony Awards and was on stage with Billy Crystal when Billy announced Liev's name as winner for Best Supporting Actor in a Play for Glengarry Glen Ross in 2005. You could tell Hugh was so excited when Liev won - I can't wait to see them working together again. I bet Hugh had a big role in his possible casting.

Thanks i didn't know that.Can always count on narrows to fill us in on info like that on Jackman.

EDIT: Oh wait nevermind. It's assumed Gambit will be in it because it says there will be new mutants. I do agree with whoever said he should have been introduced in a team movie.

Aint It Cool News posted the following.

Apparently they're planning to shoot in Australia, New Zealand and New Orleans... Variety hypothesizes that this means GAMBIT - but that's not the case. The New Orleans scene is basically a Mutant Only club scene with a bunch of insignificant Muties.

Source:http://www.aintitcool.com/node/34475

Seems strange to go all the way to New Orleans to shoot a club scene when you're filming in Australia and New Zealand.

 

[JP]

There was another site a while ago who reported that the latest draft included one of his favorite mutants. I assumed it was Gambit then, and now we get this.

 

[matrix_ghost]

edit :
wrong dates