Yup that's right folks you read right. Hugh Jackman is set to take up the claws once more as everyones favorite mutant Wolverine. The planned sequal to Wolverine: Origins will follow Jackman on his journey to Japan and battles with Silver Samurai! Details are still sketchy but we do know James Mangold (Knight & Day, 3:10 to Yuma, Kate and Leopold) will be Director though no other cast members have been announced, there will be a great deal of anticipation from the Marvel Fanboys for this one! Many of us who have read the comics for years are all aware of his background and ties to Japan but those who only know him as "that guy that Jackman plays" or "the dude from X-Men" will discover a whole new chapter about the loveable bad ass. Fingers crossed they do it right!
The movie was originally scheduled for Autumn 2011 but the original Director (Darren Aronofsky) dropping out at the last minute and his replacement (Mangold) having issues with the script led to yet more delays. The final delay came when they decided to free Jackman up for another movie he was due to film, a certain Les Miserables.
In the adaptation Jackman will take on the iconic role of Jean Valjean. Due for release in 2012 it posseses a steller cast supporting him including Anne Hathaway (Fantine), Russell Crowe (Javert) and Helena Bonham-Carter (Madame Thenardier) with Geoffrey Rush rumored to be taking on the role of her husband! Jackman has been busy on Twitter saying that all is going well wih the Les Mis project and the guys are "totally pumped" for it!
Busy few years ahead for Mr Jackman indeed!
