According to
Deadline, Darren Aronofsky is in talks with 20th Century Fox to direct
Wolverine 2. It was reported (as rumors) that director is being considered to helm the
Superman reboot, but Zack Snyder got that job, and also that Columbia Pictures is looking to bring
Preacher to the big screen with Aronofsky directing.
From
Deadline:
"I'm told that 20th Century Fox has begun talks with Darren Aronofsky for X-Men Origins: Wolverine 2."
"Aronofsky and Hugh Jackman have a close relationship after they made The Fountain, and Aronofsky recently met with Fox chief Tom Rothman to be sure he would get the kind of creative controls to which he is accustomed."
This could be true, since Hugh Jackman was recently asked if he is ready for Wolverine sequel and he said
"Of course... We're coming back next March or April".
So, it looks like that FOX is gearing up pretty fast, and I'm sure Darren Aronofsky will at least try to direct a good Wolverine movie.
Christopher McQuarrie wrote the script and so far only Jackman is confirmed to return for the sequel. Stay tuned for the updates...