James Mangold Clarifies Hugh Jackman's Confusing Continuity Statements Regarding LOGAN

James Mangold Clarifies Hugh Jackman's Confusing Continuity Statements Regarding LOGAN

Hugh Jackman turned a lot of heads this weekend when he insinuated that Logan would not be set in the same universe as prior X-Men films. Now, director James Mangold has set the record straight...

By MattBellissimo - Jan 23, 2017 03:01 AM EST
Filed Under: Logan
Source: James Mangold Twitter
Logan star Hugh Jackman made some confusing statements this weekend when he gave an interview implying that his final film as Wolverine would be set in a different universe than prior films in the X-Men franchise. "When you see the full movie you'll understand," he told Digital Spy. "Not only is it different in terms of timeline and tone, it's a slightly different universe. It's actually a different paradigm and that will become clear."

Of course, this was surprising to many, especially considering the involvement of Patrick Stewart's Professor Xavier, who has had an extensive role in the overall story of the franchise. Now, due to some fans being vocal about their confusion, Logan director James Mangold (who has known to be quite vigilant in debunking rumours and speculation about the film) took to Twitter to respond. "[I] Don't think @RealHughJackman said that exactly. Simple fact. We take place in 2029, 5 yrs past anything depicted in XMEN [films]."

That's pretty definitive, but the director also followed up and clarified that Jackman's statement just meant that the team had freedom to do what they wished by setting the film after the events of Days of Future Past. "Because we take place after all the other movies, we have freedom. That's all he meant. Breathe."

There you have it: the film will still be set within the very loose continuity parameters set by 20th Century Fox, but don't expect a host of callbacks to previous events and characters when Logan hits theatres on March 3, 2017.

 
In the near future, a weary Logan cares for an ailing Professor X in a hide out on the Mexican border. But Logan's attempts to hide from the world and his legacy are up-ended when a young mutant arrives, being pursued by dark forces.

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OuzoPowerMan
OuzoPowerMan - 1/23/2017, 3:56 AM
Oh, first.
BANEofExistence
BANEofExistence - 1/23/2017, 4:47 AM
@OuzoPowerMan - I knew exactly what Hugh meant, and I feel that's why only Logan and Professor X are in this film, is because it will be the final film in the timeline where there fates will be sealed. No x men film will take place after this film unless it's an X-23 related film...And as for all the people batching Caribana was in Apocalypse... Xavier was in Apocalypse and was probably 30-35. Caribana was probably 25-26, so it's not that big of a deal he is in the film. Chill people
BANEofExistence
BANEofExistence - 1/23/2017, 4:47 AM
@BANEofExistence - Caliban"
OuzoPowerMan
OuzoPowerMan - 1/23/2017, 3:56 AM
I'm someone now.
CaptainElrond
CaptainElrond - 1/23/2017, 3:58 AM
IF this movie is good, please give james mangold more xmen movies to do

Fox:The xmen franchise needs your help james

James mangold: Another director will come along

Fox: Someone has come along
rebellion
rebellion - 1/23/2017, 4:02 AM
hugh was perfectly clear, its only the fanboys who want something to complain about that made this into a big deal.
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