Deadline reports that Hugh Jackman is considered, to star in Shawn Levy”s remake of the 1960s science fiction film “Fantastic Voyage”.
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The film is a remake of the classic 1966 film about a group of scientists who are miniaturized and sent into a human body in a submarine to remove a blood clot from a colleague’s brain—a scientist who is invaluable to the CIA. And get ready for a digital effects extravaganza, as apparently, once the sub goes inside the body, the entire film will be CGI.
The project has a script by Shane Salerno, with Laeta Kalogridis (”Alexander,” “Shutter Island”) giving it a polish, with a new script set to be delivered very soon. Jackman has been choosy about what he’ll do next—he recently turned down “Snow White & The Huntsman”—and there’s also “The Wolverine” to consider. While that film is currently on hold, “Fantastic Voyage” would presumably tie him up for what would likely be a lengthy shoot given the intense FX involved. Will Fox want him tied up for that long? But then again both films are at the studio and if they land Jackman for two back-to-back blockbusters, they’d be glad to do so.
Yawn! That really sucks! :(