Hugh Jackman Teases Wolverine Script

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Hugh Jackman is making the rounds promoting The Prestige, but the one film comic book movie fans most eagerly await is Wolverine, the origin story of his X-Men character. While out on the promotion circuit, Jackman hinted at the script...

“We just now have a final script, final draft from David Benioff which I absolutely love and I know the fans are going to go crazy for it,” said Jackman.

“Benioff is an amazing writer. Spielberg and everyone are after him. He was beating down our door to make this movie because he is the most passionate Wolverine fan. He’s followed him since he was nine, so it’s one of those rare combinations where you have a writer who all these Oscar-winning directors are wanting to write, and he’s like, [growling] ‘I want to do Wolverine.’ So he’s written a script which for me is the most superior of them all, and now we have to find a director which we’re looking for now. I’ve got a couple movies coming out so if I see you guys maybe in about a month, I might be able to let you know.”

Many believe that Wolverine will actually be considered X-Men 4, and that the franchise will continue in that vein--with movies focused upon different characters or teams. Jackman seemed to confirm this rumor.

“In the near future, I think the plan is to do the Wolverine movie. I don't know what the future is for that franchise. I’m almost sure there’s no more X-men movies. I have heard talk about a movie about the younger X-men, a more kid orientated thing which I might play a small part in. I’ve heard a story about a Magneto spin-off as well but honestly, I’ve probably heard what you’ve heard. I’ve heard nothing official. But I do know that we’re going to make the Wolverine movie.”

Thanks to Fred for the head's up!

Jim Littler
10/15/2006
Source: Suite101

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