After being reported that he might direct the upcoming installment of the merry mutants adventures, it seems a curve ball has been thrown and Singer might be out in the running because of his involvement with WB movies (owners of DC Entertainment - the Distinguish Competition of Marvel). He is set to direct WB's Jack the Giant Killer, and he is also working on EXcalibur and Battlestar Galactica.
From HitFix:
"Exclusive: HitFix has exclusively learned, from multiple sources, that Bryan Singer may not be directing "X-Men: First Class" despite recent press reports to the contrary, and that 20th Century Fox is actively searching for directors to step in and helm the film, with discussions with at least two other filmmakers as recently as last week.
The filmmakers that they're approaching now about directing "X-Men: First Class" are good names, guys who either have real experience in the comic book movie medium or who have heavy credibility with fan audiences. Names that would make fanboys happy from the first moment they're announced. I'm curious to see who else they meet with in the next few weeks now that their first few choices have passed. Those meetings, exclusively reported by HitFix, make it seem like no matter what public face they're putting on things, Fox is making plans as if Singer will not be free."
Head over to HitFix to read the rest of the article.
I think Bryan Singer would have been great to have returned to the franchise he started. I think he has clear vision for this universe. But I think there are other directors who are up for the role as well.
-CBMers stay Astig!