Tom Rothman Offers THE WOLVERINE Production Update; Says It Will Be A "True Wolverine Movie"

Tom Rothman Offers THE WOLVERINE Production Update; Says It Will Be A "True Wolverine Movie"

The 20th Century Fox CEO updates on Hugh Jackman's next outing as The Wolverine, saying that preparation is now underway and that the character will be "berserker and badass" in the film.

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By PaulRom - Apr 30, 2012 07:04 AM EST
Filed Under: X-Men
Source: Collider



After a series of delays, it appears that The Wolverine - said to be a stand alone film starring Hugh Jackman yet again as the famous Marvel Comics character - is finally beginning production this summer. Recently, it was confirmed that the film, directed by Knight And Day's James Mangold, will film in both Australia and Japan. Now, in an interview with Collider, Fox CEO Tom Rothman updates on the flick, revealing when casting begins and their current preparation. “Hugh Jackman is finishing Les Miserables in London, we’re gearing up and prepping now. We’ll shoot the stage work in Australia and the location work in Japan, and we’ll start casting in the next month or so. There’ll be a lot of local Japanese talent in it.”

Additionally, Rothman discussed the story and how it's a "true Wolverine" film. “This is […] a pretty original take. It’s based on a very successful run in the comics, but it’s a true Wolverine movie, I mean this is the true berserker, bad ass Wolverine.” The film is based on Frank Miller's successful Japanese storyline. It's additionally been confirmed that the Silver Samurai will be the villain in the movie.

The Wolverine is set to hit theaters July 26th, 2013.







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neonhero
neonhero - 4/30/2012, 7:53 AM
Here's hoping.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/30/2012, 8:02 AM
Yes, Jackman deserves one great final send of as Wolverine, I hope he gets it.
ComicReader
ComicReader - 4/30/2012, 8:09 AM
i hope this one is a whole lot better because the first one sucked so bad.
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 4/30/2012, 8:09 AM
Yeah right...
ThatOneDude
ThatOneDude - 4/30/2012, 8:15 AM
Just make it R-rated
marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 4/30/2012, 8:15 AM
besides hugh jackman, who else do you think can play wolverine?? i was kinda thinking tom hardy
LMB10
LMB10 - 4/30/2012, 8:16 AM
This is my second most anticipated film of next year, only beaten slightly by the Man of Steel.
2gold
2gold - 4/30/2012, 8:16 AM
If I hear one mention of "Oh so and so from the x-men will be in it, oh TONS of cameos" then I know this is doomed.
blvdnoise
blvdnoise - 4/30/2012, 8:18 AM
I hope so..
ComicReader
ComicReader - 4/30/2012, 8:19 AM
my most anticipated movie of 2013 is Iron Man 3, the second is man of steel
PaulRom
PaulRom - 4/30/2012, 8:22 AM
I'd love to see Tom Hardy as Wolverine. He's probably the best choice for the character. Though I think Jackman has been great so far.
LMB10
LMB10 - 4/30/2012, 8:24 AM
I'd imagine closer to release Iron Man 3 will top my list though, as so far it sounds pretty interesting and is putting together a very good cast.

If they don't do cameos and make Wolverine brutal, like he is in the comics, it will be a good movie.
ThanToast
ThanToast - 4/30/2012, 8:26 AM
I'll believe it when I waste $10 on another $*&@ fox movie. Oh wait-
sinchsw
sinchsw - 4/30/2012, 8:27 AM
This is firstly Chris Claremont's story, then aided by Frank Miller on art details.
thewolfx
thewolfx - 4/30/2012, 8:30 AM
@Marvel87

to your first question , almost no one

also

[frick] TOM HARDY
luffycapri
luffycapri - 4/30/2012, 8:31 AM
just give the bloody rights back to Marvel please
peppy
peppy - 4/30/2012, 8:33 AM
[frick] fox. Marvel studios x- men for the [frick]ing win.
GUNSMITH
GUNSMITH - 4/30/2012, 8:34 AM
IF ITS A "TRUE WOLVERINE" MOVIE, UMMM ARE WE GONNA SEE THE COSTUME?
xstryker
xstryker - 4/30/2012, 8:35 AM
Yellow suit sucks. Never understood why Marvel's #1 tough guy dressed like such a fairy.
ComicReader
ComicReader - 4/30/2012, 8:35 AM
fox does sucks at movies, i hate fox studios
preacher
preacher - 4/30/2012, 8:35 AM
At one time I'd heard Glenn Danzig was up for the role way, WAY back when they were first discussing even doing an x-men film.
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 4/30/2012, 8:39 AM
@MarvelStudios I think Jon Bernthal would bea good choice for an MCU Logan
Ha1frican
Ha1frican - 4/30/2012, 8:41 AM
And I think they could easily make Wolvies costume work, Make it a simple zip up suit with a hooded cowl but make the mask look more like Daken's dark wolverine one without the points
lntrn8
lntrn8 - 4/30/2012, 8:42 AM
let him hack, stab, eviscerate, and make his foes cough up blood. Blood sprays good! And the studios can justify the killing by making the enemies very bad, soulless, & un-american.
DeadPoolTX
DeadPoolTX - 4/30/2012, 8:44 AM
When Jackmen is done with Wolverine the only other actor I can see taking his place is Christian Kane.
BigK1337
BigK1337 - 4/30/2012, 8:49 AM
@batlizard11

Naw, he is too tall to play Wolverine. Somebody who has the physical charecteristics and attitude of Jackie Earle Haley would probably be the best choice for a new Wolverine.

And here's to hoping this movie won't end up like the last
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/30/2012, 8:50 AM
Dont believe before i see it!
thewolfx
thewolfx - 4/30/2012, 8:57 AM
@xstryker

you high or blind .. whice one ?
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/30/2012, 9:01 AM
X-Men Origins game was awesome. Too bad the movie wasnt like it.
Dark, gritty and most of all... bloody.

They should have just make Deadpool... DEADPOOL and not some poor ripoff!
Same with Sabretooth! He should have been [frick]ing vicious and cold blooded son of a bitch!
AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/30/2012, 9:06 AM
Not someone who becomes good guy in the last minute of the movie.
thewolfx
thewolfx - 4/30/2012, 9:09 AM
@Just1Superguy

yes because an upitty boyscout , who cant stop bitchin bout his dead girlfriend who sleeps with wolverine from time to time is so much more relatable


*walks away like a smooth criminal*
superotherside
superotherside - 4/30/2012, 9:11 AM
Annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd... this is what they said about Wolverine Borigins? Personally I don't trust fox to do anything with these characters. Marvel has made more money with less films than fox has with the X-men (which are the X-men are technically more popular characters than the Avengers...). And for the most people Marvel hasn't really miss fired yet. Most agree that Fox already at the least miss fired with two films. So yeah. Give the rights back to Marvel then we'll have some good X films.
marknjoanna
marknjoanna - 4/30/2012, 9:15 AM
we will never get the wolverine movie that we all want till they give up on the pg rating.dont get me wrong ill take a pg one over none but till they go r rated we want ever get the wolve we grew up reading
marknjoanna
marknjoanna - 4/30/2012, 9:16 AM
i havent seen the 2013 cbm line up yet but if superman tops the list its going to be a very long year (
Starlight
Starlight - 4/30/2012, 9:18 AM
If they haveto say that the new one will be a "True Wolverine Movie" than they're just CONFIRMING that the previous one was BULLSHlT !!!
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