LOGAN (Patrick Stewart Retires from X-Men Universe; 96% Rotten Tomatoes Score)

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Update: February 17, 2017

First Critics Reviews for James Mangold's LOGAN Are Very Positive

Rotten Tomatoes: 96% Approval Rating (53 out of 55 critics like it)

Critics Consensus: Hugh Jackman makes the most of his final outing as Wolverine with a gritty, nuanced performance in a violent but surprisingly thoughtful superhero action film that defies genre conventions.

Empire
Yes, the Wolverine movie without 'Wolverine' in the title is definitely the best one yet: grown-up, ballsy, character-driven and grounded. It feels right that it should be the last one, but it also feels a bit of a shame. Rating: 4 stars out of 5

Total Film
Brutal, bloody, and beautiful, Logan is the gritty, R-rated Wolverine movie we’ve all been waiting for.

IGN
Logan is in many ways an emotional, heavy picture, but it’s also an uplifting one that reminds us that it’s O.K. to fight for something more, something better. It’s an amazing swan song for the Wolverine character, and for Jackman, and perhaps the best X-Men movie yet. Rating: 9.7

Variety
No “X-Men” movie will ever be great (the material is too derivative), but Jackman, though he’s the Superman of the bunch, has gone deeper into the alienation than any other mutant in the series. The end of “Logan” is genuinely touching, as Jackman lets you feel the character’s strength and pain, and — finally — his release.

The Hollywood Reporter
Even as the film’s energy drains in the later going, much like Logan’s healing powers, and long after the fight scenes have lapsed into overkill, Jackman makes his superhero the real deal. The actor, who reportedly conceived the basic thrust of the story, takes the ever-conflicted Logan/Wolverine to full-blooded depths, and the result is a far more cohesive and gripping film than his previous collaboration with Mangold, 2013’s The Wolverine.

HeyUGuys
This feels like the Wolverine film Hugh Jackman has always wanted to make. Brutal, raw and emotionally satisfying. Logan is up there with the best comic book movies ever made. Rating: 4 stars out of 5

The Wrap
Whether or not the “Wolverine” movies have a future — Jackman swears this is his last go-round — “Logan” is an exceedingly entertaining one. Given that 2016 gave us the rollicking and raunchy “Deadpool” and the bafflingly boring “X-Men: Apocalypse,” it seems like a no-brainer for the mutant movies to get wild and crazy if they want to survive. This outing feels like a step in the right direction.

Entertainment Weekly
Logan is essentially a road movie, but it’s a dark one (and a very long one). More than ever, Jackman’s Logan seems like he’s at an existential dead-end, and he’s never exactly been a barrel of laughs to begin with. Mangold shoots the film in a grungy, south-of-the-border Peckinpah palette. Rating: B-

JoBlo
It’s tough to imagine X-MEN fans not being ecstatic for how Mangold, after an uneven THE WOLVERINE, has managed to make the spin-off we’ve hoped for since the announcement of X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE, which is now, thankfully, a distant memory. Make no mistake, this is even more radical than DEADPOOL and hopefully a film that will pave the way for riskier superhero films moving forward. Rating: 8 out of 10

Collider
Logan is a unique film. It’s not a game-changer for the X-Men franchise or the superhero genre as a whole. It could really only be done with Jackman signing off and with Mangold being given the authority to really cut loose and present a clear, uncompromised vision. The result is a movie that does have a few faults (like most X-Men movies, it’s a little too long), but overall Logan provides a fond farewell to Jackman and the character he defined for a generation. Rating: A-

The Guardian
But the heart of the movie is the unexpectedly poignant relationship between Xavier and Logan: I’d be tempted to call them the Steptoe and Son of the mutant world, although in fact Logan goes into Basil Fawlty mode at one stage with his own pickup truck, attempting to trash it – perhaps to teach it a lesson. Logan is a forthright, muscular movie which preserves the X-Men’s strange, exotic idealism. Rating: 4 stars out of 5

Den of Geek
Here's a bonus, too: Logan is that rarest of things: a three act comic book movie where the final third doesn’t let the side down (quite the opposite, in fact). For those still struggling with the last act of The Wolverine in particular, that’ll come as a particular relief. Also, The Wolverine committed to its geography and cultural choices for but two thirds of its running time before retreating to a standard CG punch-up. This one is far more confident and successful, and despite a wobble or two, ultimately hasn't wavered or lost its nerve by the time the credits roll. Rating: 4 stars out of 5

Mashable
The superpower of Logan, however, is that in the end, big stuff happens. Because of the implications it has for Fox's Marvel franchise at large, this is an X-Men movie as much as anything. There's still some time to play with before we get to 2029, but with an endpoint so sharply drawn, it's clear that we're about to hit a regeneration phase.

ScreenCrush
Don’t be surprised if fans begin quoting the end of Shane too, crying “Come back Hugh!” as he rides off into the sunset. It’s hard to blame them. For 17 years, he was the best there was at what he did. Rating: 7 out of 10

IndieWire
If James Mangold’s spare, violent “Logan” resolves into such a fitting farewell for the character — or at least Hugh Jackman’s inimitably self-possessed portrayal of him — it’s because the film is human, too. Rating: B

Latino-Review
There’s so much to like about Logan, especially if you’ve felt Wolverine has been watered-down in previous solo movies. Even so, this is by no means your typical “superhero movie” with flashy costumes and lots of noticeable CG visual FX, which might throw some fans of the “genre” off. Instead, Hugh Jackman’s last Wolverine story ends on a grim, gritty and ultra-violent note that wins points both for being cinematic and for being so different. Rating: B+

The Playlist
It’s taken forever, but the filmmakers are finally taking that advice themselves, and it has resulted in “Logan,” a Wolverine movie that bravely beats with a bloody heart. Rating: B

UPROXX
Logan is the movie that finally satisfies the wish fulfillment of those superhero movie conversations that that speculate on what a hard R-rated superhero movie would look like with a major established character.

Vox
What sets Logan apart and makes it so impressively moving in the end is the way it suggests that everyone — from its hero down to characters with only a handful of lines — is fumbling through existence like the rest of us. The ultimate goal by film’s end isn’t to beat the bad guys or even to connect with a long-lost child; it’s to find ultimate meaning in life, to figure out how to define oneself as both a person and a good person. It’s, unexpectedly, resonant, bittersweet, and maybe even profound. Rating: 4.5 out of 5

Movies
Logan is, without a doubt, among the greatest comic book movies ever made. It is incredibly faithful to the character, delivering moments hardcore fans have always longed for, but it's also sophisticated and tangible in a way that allows you to connect with it -- and invest in it -- even more.

Tracking-Board
Logan is Jackman’s Dark Knight as it is less of a superhero movie and more of a character study of a damaged man who has been through the wringer and just wants to find peace with himself and his place in this world. Logan pulsates with gritty mutant action as much as it wraps itself in moving sentiment.

CraveOnline
It looks like a small production but really, it feels like the biggest X-Men movie. It has more to say than any other installment. It leads to meaningful conclusions. It is brutal and bold and it shouldn’t be missed.

USA Today
Jackman has never been short on machismo, muscles or charisma in this role, and he brings all those to bear, plus a lot of heart, giving the surly icon a sendoff fans won’t soon forget.

Bleeding Cool
Logan is the top tier X-Men movie we’ve been sorely lacking since the fantastically underrated X-Men: First Class. The characters are in the hands of people who understand and respect them, and between Logan and Legion it’s great to see the X-Men get the high quality content they deserve. Rating 9.5 out of 10

CinemaBlend
Without giving too much away, I'll say that by the end of Logan, I couldn't believe how much Mangold and Jackman were able to accomplish with this final, fantastic movie. I was floored by the film's impact on the legacy of this timeless character. I was deeply moved by Jackman's soulful, intense and, yes, Oscar-worthy performance...

io9
And make no mistake, Logan is a movie you will want to talk about it. Logan is a movie that manages to entertain you and challenge you, that feels a true story regardless of being in the world of X-Men. It’s just as much an arthouse drama, or a prestige picture, as it is a big-budget, action-fantasy movie starring Wolverine. And how many other superhero movies can you say that about?

Vanity Fair
We’re shown Wolverine in his rawest, truest form—and there is nowhere to go from there. Mangold gives our grumpy old friend quite a send-off, a blood-drenched stab-a-thon that frequently hits bone.

Digital Spy
In Logan, James Mangold recognises the power of myth and comics and the importance of hope, but he's keen to eschew any of the gloss, colour, shine and pop of the average comic-book film – whether we like it or not.

ComingSoon
I am thankful that James Mangold, Hugh Jackman, and the producers of this franchise have given us something different and full of rich emotion and spirit. Logan is, truly, first class. Rating: 8.5 out of 10

Comic Book Resources
Newcomer Keen brings a mesmerizing intensity that marvelously matches her storied co-stars’. All this gravitas makes “Logan” enthralling, while the gore of its fight scenes makes its stakes gut-wrenchingly clear.

Slashfilm
I laughed. I cried. And I was grateful to have gone on the entire cinematic journey with Hugh Jackman’s character all these years. Logan is an incredible film. It’s my favorite X-Men film. And it might even be my favorite superhero film of all time. Rating: 9.5 out of 10

Screen Rant
As irreverent and comically R-Rated as Deadpool was, Logan is equally but effectively morose and grounded, with its own mature take on the X-Men movie franchise and the Wolverine character specifically. The movie thus succeeds as a moving sendoff to the Hugh Jackman-led era of the X-Men cinematic universe, as well as yet another demonstration of how different in tone and style a superhero comic book movie adaptation can actually be.

We Got This Covered
Logan isn’t just a final goodbye (again, if this really IS Jackman’s last rodeo), it’s a steely bullet to the head of a reluctant hero we’ve loved for years. All the pain, remorse and despair inside Logan has long boiled over, and Jackman’s performance goes out on raw, sharpened terms. A relentless, jaw-dropping last hurrah like a raised middle claw to the universe. It’s not just one of the best superhero movies ever – it’s a damn-fine cinematic representation of the human condition in all its agonizing forms.

The First Reviews & Reactions For Logan Say It's "The Wolverine Film You've Been Waiting For"




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Update: January 23, 2017

LOGAN Takes Places in 2029, Officially Rated R, Director Clarifies X-Men Continuity Confusion

Hugh Jackman sat down for an interview with Digital Spy and said that Logan is not in direct continuity with the previous X-Men films.

However, Logan director James Mangold has said Jackman’s words were taken out of context and that Logan very much takes place within the expansive X-Men film universe.

Taking to Twitter, the director told a fan, “I Don't think @RealHughJackman said that exactly,” referring to the star’s comment on timeline adherence.

“Simple fact. We take place in 2029, 5 yrs past anything depicted in XMEN film.”

Mangold has also announced that Logan is officially rated R. The news isn’t surprising. Rumors that Logan was going to be rated R circulated very early on in the production cycle and the trailers have done nothing to dissuade that notion.

Mangold notes that the reasons for the R rating include "strong brutal violence," "language throughout," and "brief nudity."

Logan Director Clarifies Hugh Jackman's X-Men Continuity Statement

 

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Update: January 23, 2017

Better Look at the X-Men Comic Book Page from the LOGAN Trailer

Fans caught a glimpse of this comic book page in the latest Logan trailer, but now artist Joe Quesada has shared some gorgeous high-res versions along with some insight on the process behind creating them

Created specially for Logan, Quesada provided the artwork and has now revealed the page. He worked on others too, but those are being kept under wraps presumably until the movie is released.

"Since this page is already public, as seen in the mind blowing Logan trailer, I’m guessing it’s okay to post these process pieces. It was a blast working closely with James Mangold on creating these pages (yes, there’s more than one) and thrilled to have been invited on the project. Attached are my final digital pencils that Dan Panosian had to recreate in a more 90s ink and coloring style and boy did he nail the look!"

Take A Closer Look At Wolverine And The X-Men's Costumes In This Comic Book Page From 'Logan'

 

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Update: January 20, 2017

X-23 is Unleashed in 2nd Extended Red-Band Trailer for LOGAN

Interestingly enough, this is only the second trailer we have seen for Logan, which is very uncommon for such a big studio movie. Usually, there are three or four trailers for a big movie like something in the X-Men franchise. Apparently, the studio and the creators don't want to give too much away, which might be for the best since this is Hugh Jackman's last time playing the character.

Fox recently screened 40-minutes of footage from Logan and the reactions were insanely positive, so it looks like this R-rated take could be the movie Wolverine fans have been waiting for. James Mangold is directing the movie, which is set for release on March 3, 2017.



Logan Trailer #2: Wolverine Goes on One Final Mission

 

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Update: January 13, 2017

First Official Synopsis for LOGAN; Richard E. Grant Confirmed to Play Dr. Zander Rice

Fox has released the official synopsis for Logan: "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."

A new teaser image surfaced which shows a picture of actor Richard E Grant in black and white with the caption "Rice. Logan. 3.3.17" Zander Rice is the son of Dale Rice, who was part of the original Weapon X project that created Wolverine. Zander as young when his Father died, but later on he worked with Dr. Kinney on creating a clone of the original Weapon X. It looks like Grant will be playing Zander Rice in Logan, and is responsible for the task force hunting X-23 down in the trailers.
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Update: October 20, 2016

LOGAN Director Breaks Down the Teaser Trailer and Reveals New Details

On using Johnny Cash’s cover of Nine Inch Nails’ "Hurt"

James Mangold: "Six months ago I stumbled upon an Old Man Logan plot outline thread in Sherdog [Link]. It was written by someone named Dragon something. He used Johnny Cash's "Hurt" as the theme song for his pitch. It was simply perfect. So I stole his idea and put it in my trailer." **

“Obviously I have a connection and a fondness for Johnny Cash, and his tone and his message and his music. But the real driver in all these decisions is trying to separate ourselves, in an accurate way, from the other superhero movies. We think we’re going to deliver something a little different and we want to make sure we’re selling audiences on the difference. Sometimes even when a movie’s a little different, the studio’s trying to market the movie just like all the others. [Cash’s] music, in a way, separates us from the standard, bombastic, brooding orchestral, swish-bang, doors opening and slamming, explosions kind of methodology of some of these movies.”

How come Logan has shaking hands and a back covered in scars?

“One of the things we all thought about as we worked on this film is, well, we don’t want to rebuild everything. We want to have some questions. In order to make a different Logan, and a different tone of a Wolverine movie, we felt like we couldn’t hold on to every tradition established in all the movies religiously, or we’d be trapped by the decisions made before us. So we questioned whether Logan’s healing factor causes him to heal without even a scar. We imagined that it may have when he was younger, but with age, he’s getting older and ailing. Perhaps his healing factor no longer produces baby-soft skin. So we imagined he heals quickly, still, but it leaves a scar. The simple idea was that his body would start to get a little more ravaged with a kind of tattooing of past battles, lacerations that remain of previous conflicts.”

When is Logan set in the X-Men universe timeline?

“We are in the future, we have passed the point of the epilogue of Days Of Future Past . We’re finding all these characters in circumstances that are a little more real. The questions of ageing, of loneliness, of where I belong. Am I still useful to the world? I saw it as an opportunity. We’ve seen these characters in action, saving the universe. But what happens when you’re in retirement and that career is over? The really interesting thing to me, or a place to dig that hadn’t been dug, was the idea of mutants when they’re no longer useful to the world, or even sure if they can do what they used to do. Their powers are diminished like all of ours are by age.”

The extreme violence shown in the Logan international trailer

“[This represents] to me the kind of aggressive, classical Wolverine action that we want in the movie – more of something that fans have been asking for, for a really long time. We’ve been limited in one way or another from giving it to them, but I think we’ve got the go-ahead to really go for it on this picture. So we’re really trying to deliver what folks have always imagined those kind of battles would look like. There is a lot of high-octane action in the movie. We’re just trying to do it very differently and very viscerally.”

Logan Trailer Breakdown: James Mangold Talks Us Through the Teaser

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Update: October 20, 2016

First Official Trailer for LOGAN is Emotional and Amazing!

20th Century Fox has released the first official trailer for Logan, the third solo movie for Wolverine, and it is absolutely amazing! This is probably the best trailer I've seen this year. There's an overall sense of sadness from the emotionally-charged footage of an aged Logan (Hugh Jackman) and a decrepit Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart).

But what makes the trailer so awesome is the use of Johnny Cash's haunting and powerful cover of "Hurt." Allow me to brag a little but I, Dragonlord, was the first one to use that song for my Old Man Logan movie adaptation six months ago. How cool is that.

Directed by James Mangold (The Wolverine), the film also stars Dafne Keen as Laura Kinney/X-23, Boyd Holbrook as Donald Pierce, Richard E. Grant as Nathaniel Essex and Stephen Merchant as Caliban. Logan opens on March 3, 2017.


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Update: October 5, 2016

WOLVERINE 3 Officially Titled LOGAN; First Poster Released and New Details

The anticipated Wolverine sequel now has an official title, and it's simply going by Logan. The original unveiling was in poster form on the side of a New York building, but now the official poster image has also been released courtesy of director James Mangold.

Following the movie's title reveal, director James Mangold has shared some very interesting new Logan details via a page from the script. As you can see (you may need to squint!), the story will indeed focus on an older incarnation of Logan (Hugh Jackman), who has taken to the drink as a way to combat the effects of his fading healing factor. We are also introduced to The Bangers, who will probably serve as initial claw-fodder for the mutant berserker - though they actually seem to be doing pretty well here.

The Bangers are most likely a version of the Marvel Comics supervillain team who were formerly known as Nth Command, though their most prominent member, Henry Akai, doesn't seem to be one of Wolverine's attackers.

'Logan' Script Page Reveals An Older, Alcoholic Wolverine And Some Of The Movie's Villains

 

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Update: September 11, 2016

Bryan Singer Implies Mister Sinister Will Be in WOLVERINE 3

At the end of X-Men: Apocalypse, fans learned that one of the biggest baddies at Marvel Comics might be heading to franchise. The post-credit scene teased the introduction of Nathaniel Essex who is better known by the name Mister Sinister. The obsessive scientist stands as one of the X-Men’s greatest villains, and now, it looks like the character has been confirmed for Wolverine 3.

Earlier this week, the Digital HD release of Apocalypse went live and contained several bonus features such as an audio commentary with Simon Kinberg and director Bryan Singer. And, in that commentary, Singer said the Mister Sinister teaser at the end of the film was to prep audiences for Wolverine 3.

This reveal isn’t a complete surprise to most fans given the teaser in Apocalypse, but the official confirmation is nice to have. The villain’s inclusion in the film was also an appropriate one given Mister Sinister’s connection to Apocalypse. The god-like mutant was the one who transformed Dr. Nathaniel Essex into Sinister and told him to take up the new name. While the film didn’t directly include any scenes where Apocalypse and Mister Sinister met, the plot hole could be easily filled in Wolverine 3.

As for who will play the character, there’s been no word. However, given Singer’s confirmation, many are speculating that Richard E. Grant will portray the crazed villain. When the actor was cast in April, his role was described as that of a “mad scientist,” a term which aptly encompasses Mister Sinister. However, fans can’t be sure whether Mister Sinister will be the central villain of Wolverine 3 just yet.

Bryan Singer Confirms Mister Sinister Will Appear in Wolverine 3
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Update: June 11, 2016

X-23 Character Description for WOLVERINE 3 Possibly Revealed

That Hashtag Show has come across a casting call for Wolverine 3 that they believe is for Laura Kinney, a.k.a. X-23, the female clone of Wolverine.

"20th Century Fox are seeking a a 11 - 14 year old girl to play the role of Zoe in a brand new movie!! [ZOE] 11 to 14 year-old girl. Still a child, but a wounded badass, a pound puppy, raised in captivity in a time of battle, without support systems of normal childhood," the character description reads.

"She has no family and until now, has never left the compound in which she was born. She has an authentic intensity – her expressions and body language speak volumes, without words. Once released in the outside world, everything is new – every experience and every image a first. This does not mean everything is wonderful or wondrous. Some things she sees (things we might regard as conventional) may scare her or anger her and things we may find interesting may bore her."

"She has not been instructed in many social conventions – she can eat like an animal. She studies and often mimics people’s behavior. She has a high IQ, but is also a temperamental, impulsive and feral creature that can raise genuine mayhem. She is a girl that has never been kissed. Looking for a REAL girl - not made up or done up. Also with genuine edge, not made up or put on. Martial arts or gymnastics experience preferred but not necessary – but actress must be extremely physical and able to improvise scenes without necessarily resorting to speech. Do NOT play it 'cute.'"



X-23 Character Description For Wolverine 3 Possibly Revealed

 

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Update: May 24, 2016

Reavers Reportedly Will Be One of the Villains in WOLVERINE 3

Wolverine 3 is shooting in New Orleans and we know three things for sure. First, it’s R-rated. Second, it’s set in the future! And last, we’re going to see Wolverine facing off against a “relentless, calculating… intense head of security for a global enterprise” original villain played by Boyd Holbrook.

A source close to the production told Nerdist that Reavers will be battling old man Logan in Wolverine 3.

Reavers are a group of cyborgs who’ve operated both as a gang of thieves and an elite military task force. They also have a history of hatin’ on mutants under the leadership of major X-baddie Donald Pierce. In addition to being half-robot, Pierce allegedly built Reavers to wipe out the mutants and some humans.

As of now, we have two mysterious villains confirmed. First was Boyd Holbrook’s character, and now we know that former Spice Girls manager (in the movie anyway) Richard E. Grant is tied to the movie to play a mad scientist… perhaps Donald Pierce himself?

The Villains of Wolverine 3 Will Be the Mutant-Hating Cyborgs Reavers (Exclusive)
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Update: May 9, 2016

WOLVERINE 3 Confirmed to Be Rated R and Has Begun Filming; Story Set in the Future

X-Men film franchise producer Simons Kinberg has confirmed that Wolverine 3 has begun filming. The film will be Hugh Jackman’s final performance as Wolverine, and Kinberg promises this movie will stand out from previous installments in the series.

“It’s a very radical, bold, different Wolverine than you’ve ever seen in any of these movies,” Kinberg tells Collider.

While Kinberg stopped short of confirming that Patrick Stewart will be reprising his role as Professor X for the film, he did confirm that Wolverine 3 will be R-rated.

“I’m not sure what I’m allowed to say about that,” Kinberg said. “I will agree with you that Patrick Stewart was rumored to be a part of that film. It takes place in the future, and as you and others have reported, it is an R-rated movie. It’s violent, it’s kind of like a western in its tone. It’s just a very cool, different film.”

The film being R-rated, set in the future, and having the tone of a western all fall in line with rumors that the movie will be based on Mark Millar and Steve McNiven’s 2008-2009 “Old Man Logan” story, which involved Wolverine travelling cross-country in a dystopian future where the supervillains had won.

Wolverine 3 Confirmed To Be Rated R, Story Set in the Future, Has Begun Filming
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Update: May 5, 2016

THE HUGHLEYS' Elise Neal Joins Hugh Jackman in WOLVERINE 3

Elise Neal has joined the cast of Fox’s Wolverine 3 starring Hugh Jackman. Stephen Merchant and Boyd Holbrook are also on board. James Mangold is directing. Plot details are being kept under wraps, as are details behind Neal’s character.

Not much is known about the third Wolverine film, except that it might be R-rated, and include Wolverine's clone, X-23, in her feature film debut. Directed by James Mangold (The Wolverine), and written by Michael Green (Gotham) and David James Kelly (Straw Man), Wolverine 3 hits screens on March 3, 2017.

Neal is best known for her roles as Yvonne Hughley in the ABC/UPN sitcom The Hughleys and Hallie in the horror film Scream 2. Neal currently appears as one of the five cast members on the TV One reality series Hollywood Divas.

'Hollywood Divas' Star Elise Neal Joins Hugh Jackman and Stephen Merchant in 'Wolverine 3'

 

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Update: April 28, 2016

Dragonlord's Movie Adaptation of OLD MAN LOGAN and Fantasy Casting

[Link to my awesome movie adaptation and fantasy casting]

There have been rumors that Fox would be adapting Mark Millar's Old Man Logan limited series for their planned Wolverine 3 starring Hugh Jackman. But with each casting news of actors portraying brand-new characters, it doesn't seem to be Fox is keen on adapting Old Man Logan the right way.

So I finally wrote down my movie version of Old Man Logan (which has been swirling in my head for the past two years) that is very faithful to the source material. And I suspect that my Old Man Logan story would be ten times better than whatever Wolverine 3 comes up with.

A lot of posters think that Old Man Logan is impossible to adapt since the original story required characters that belong to the Marvel Studios. This is also one of the main reasons why I'm doing this adaptation, to prove that it can be done. They just have to swap some of the Marvel Studios characters with the Fox characters.

Old Man Logan is a dark, neo-western, road trip adventure movie. My story is set in Fox and Bryan Singer's X-Men universe, so everything in here is in sync with the past X-Men movies or does not contradict them.

 

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Update: May 4, 2016

Eriq La Salle Joins the Cast of WOLVERINE 3 in a Mystery Role

Eriq La Salle is set to join the cast of Wolverine 3 starring Hugh Jackman. Boyd Holbrook and Stephen Merchant are also on board. James Mangold is directing.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, as are details behind Lasalle’s role. David James Kelly penned the script. Fox has scheduled Wolverine 3 for March 3.

Rumors continue to swirl that the new film is based on the famous Old Man Logan story line. X-23 is also rumored to be making an appearance. Wolverine 3 could be the first ever R-rated take on Jackman’s Marvel hero.

Best known for his portrayal of Dr. Peter Benton on NBC’s smash medical drama ER, Lasalle most recently recurred on CBS’ A Gifted Man and The Widow Man.

Lasalle has also been directing episodes of TV shows such as CSI: Cyber, Madame Secretary, Crisis, Battle Creek and Night Shift.

'ER' Alum Eriq La Salle Joins Hugh Jackman and Stephen Merchant in 'Wolverine 3' (Exclusive)
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Update: April 27, 2016

THE OFFICE Co-Creator Stephen Merchant Joins WOLVERINE 3

The Office co-creator Stephen Merchant has joined the cast of 20th Century Fox’s Wolverine 3, the latest in the Hugh Jackman-starring X-Men stand-alone franchise. Jackman has said this will be his last go-round as the character he began playing 17 years ago.

No word on Merchant’s role, but Richard E Grant also has closed a deal to join the cast that already includes franchise staple Patrick Stewart and Narcos‘ Boyd Holbrook as the main villain. More names are in the works.

David James Kelly is penning Wolverine 3 from a treatment by director James Mangold, who helmed 2013’s The Wolverine. Lauren Shuler Donner is producing. A March 3, 2017 release date has been staked out.

Merchant is a longtime collaborator with Ricky Gervais, co-creating the original The Office with him as well as The Ricky Gervais Show and Life’s Too Short. He also created and starred in the comedy series Hello Ladies, which ran on HBO for one season in 2013.

'The Office' Co-Creator Stephen Merchant To Star With Hugh Jackman In ‘Wolverine 3’
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Update: April 26, 2016

Richard E. Grant Cast as a Mad Scientist in WOLVERINE 3

British actor Richard E. Grant is joining Hugh Jackman in Wolverine 3. The movie is heading towards a May start with Patrick Stewart, who will play X-Men leader Professor X, and Boyd Holbrook, who is set to play Jackman’s nemesis.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but it is known that Grant will play a villainous mad-scientist type. James Mangold is directing the project, which is being produced by Lauren Shuler Donner and Hutch Parker.

Grant is a well-known face on the British acting scene, most recently playing a key role in a Jekyll & Hyde TV series. He also co-starred in Dig, the thriller co-created by Tim Kring that aired on USA. Other recent appearances include Doctor Who and HBO’s Girls.

'Jekyll & Hyde' Star Richard E. Grant to Play a Villainous Mad Scientist in 'Wolverine 3'
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Update: April 20, 2016

X-23 Laura Kinney Rumored to Make Her Debut in WOLVERINE 3

Wolverine 3 has built up quite the buzz. Not only will it be Hugh Jackman's last run as the character, but it could also be based on the Millar and McNiven helmed Old Man Logan storyline from the comics.

If rumor is to be believed, Jackman might not be the only clawed mutant on screen, as SuperHeroHype is saying X-23 herself might also be showing up in the film.

A report from yesterday revealed casting call went out for "Caucasian, Hispanic, and Asian-looking females over the age of 21, a height of 4' - 4'11, and a size 0-4."

That casting could be for a number of roles, but early thinking leans towards Laura Kinney, who has since taken on the role of Wolverine in the books. It would be a great way for them to pass the torch, though she isn't really involved in the Old Man Logan story.

Fan-Favorite X-Men Character X-23 Rumored to Make Her Debut in Wolverine 3

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: April 8, 2016

NARCOS Star Boyd Holbrook Cast as the Lead Villain in WOLVERINE 3

From the DEA to superhero nemesis, Boyd Holbrook has stepped to the other side of the law. The Narcos star has signed on as the lead villain opposite Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart in Fox’s Wolverine 3, Deadline has learned.

Holbrook will play a relentless, calculating and intense head of security for a global enterprise who is set against Jackman’s clawed Wolverine/Logan hero. Holbrook’s deal was just completed on the film, which is gearing up for a May production start.

David James Kelly wrote the latest upcoming X-Men franchise spinoff with James Mangold directing. After nearly 20 years as the iconic Marvel character, Jackman said last year that the upcoming third stand-alone Wolverine film will mark his final appearance as Logan. The pic is set to hit theaters on March 3, 2017.

Kentucky-born Holbrook starred as Agent Steve Murphy on Netflix’s 10-episode multilingual drug cartel drama about the life and investigation of Pablo Escobar. A second season of the Golden Globe and WGA Awards nominated Narcos is set to premiere on the steaming service later this year. Hatfields & McCoys alum Holbrook is also coming off a lead role opposite Elisabeth Moss in Sundance pic The Free World and will next be seen in Fox’s Luke Scott-helmed Morgan with Kate Mara and Paul Giamatti.

‘Wolverine 3’ Sets ‘Narcos’ and 'Hatfield & McCoys' Actor Boyd Holbrook As Chief Villain
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Update: February 29, 2016

Liev Schreiber Possibly Returning to Play Sabretooth in WOLVERINE 3

As Hugh Jackman’s final days as Wolverine loom closer, Wolverine 3 is still one huge mystery. So far, we know two things: 20th Century Fox is eyeing a R rating, and it will adapt Mark Millar’s iconic Old Man Logan story from the comics. Old Man Logan takes place over 50 years in the future. In it, Wolverine is older and living happily with his family when he’s called on a final mission.

That being said, how will Jackman’s tenure as the titular Marvel hero play out? And will he get one final sparring match with his archenemy, Victor Creed a.k.a Sabretooth (Liev Schreiber)?

“We talked about it,” Schreiber told MTV News on the Oscars red carpet Sunday (February 28) night, referring to his conversations with Jackman. “I don’t know. He’s mentioned it to me. The Old Man Logan story — that’s appealing. That’s something that I can do. Old, being the operative word.”

Liev Schreiber Confirms Discussions to Reprise Sabretooth Role in Wolverine 3
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Update: February 24, 2016

Another Report Confirming WOLVERINE 3 Targeting R Rating

When Fox turned up at last summer's Comic Con to promote Hugh Jackman's upcoming and final Wolverine movie, the studio revealed a teaser image showing the brooding mutant superhero giving the middle finger, or rather, middle claw.

That early piece of marketing was a signal that Jackman and the filmmakers wanted to up the intensity factor and make an R-rated movie — long before Fox's Deadpool proved this month that superhero movies don't need to be rated PG-13 to become mega hits at the box office.

THR's insiders say the untitled Wolverine threequel, which James Mangold begins shooting in a month, was always designed as a movie that would receive an R from the ratings board once finished because of the level of violence (and likely language) in the script written by Michael Green. Wolverine 3 is scheduled to hit theaters March 3, 2017.

Hugh Jackman's Final 'Wolverine' Movie Targets R Rating
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Update: February 19, 2016

THE WOLVERINE 3 Will Reportedly Be a R-Rated OLD MAN LOGAN

When Hugh Jackman asked his six million Twitter followers in July 2015 about what they would like to see in The Wolverine 3, the Australian actor received an avalanche of suggestions. Amongst the many repeated requests were for Jackman’s Logan to go “berserk” in the sequel, to fight Sabretooth one last time, and most especially for The Wolverine 3 to be rated R and based on the comic book story, “Old Man Logan.”

Den of Geek confirms that at least those last two items on Wolverine fans’ bucket list are about to come to fruition.

After a sea of optimism and ambiguity swept the internet earlier this week over the possibility that The Wolverine 3 might indeed be heading for an R-rating, Den of Geek since had multiple sources close to the film confirm that, yes, The Wolverine 3 is expected to be rated R, and that it is based (probably loosely) on the beloved “Old Man Logan” saga, something that has been hinted at a number of times over the last few months.

According to separate reliable contacts, The Wolverine 3 has been targeting an R-rating since long before Deadpool’s stunning box office bow this past weekend. While that other X-Men spin-off movie grossing $132 million in three days is undoubtedly another great incentive to maintain the tone for The Wolverine 3, the filmmakers behind the mutant superhero film, including director James Mangold, have been planning for years to make a more violent farewell to Jackman’s beloved alter-ego due to the content of the Old Man Logan source material. While the MPAA of course makes the final determination of a film’s rating, the plan has always been to aim for an R.

The Wolverine 3 'Old Man Logan' Story and R-Rating Information Confirmed

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

Update: September 24, 2015

Hugh Jackman Thinks Tom Hardy Would Be a Great WOLVERINE

With Hugh Jackman’s time as X-Men muscle Wolverine nearing its end, questions about who will replace him have become more frequent. Fortunately, Jackman has weighed in on the debate with his choice for who should don the adamantium claws in his stead in an interview with MTV News.

“I haven’t really given it a lot of thought,” Jackman said. “I’ve been asked that question a lot, and I’m always like, ‘I don’t wanna make it too easy on the studio to replace me,’ you know? I’ve still got one more to do. I’m sure they’re already talking about it, and there’s some actor [they’ve told] ‘shh, keep it quiet but we want you next.'”

After a bit of thought on who could play a younger, re-imagined Wolverine, Jackman made his choice. “He’s younger than me for sure,” Jackman said. “I think Tom Hardy would be a great Wolverine.”

Hardy, who is no stranger to the comic book genre thanks to his role as Bane in The Dark Knight Rises and an upcoming adaptation of 100 Bullets, seems to be Hollywood’s choice for any big role with a potential vacancy looming.

Hugh Jackman Thinks 'Mad Max' Actor Tom Hardy Could Replace Him as Wolverine
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Update: April 30, 2014

WOLVERINE 3 Might Be Hugh Jackman's Last; OLD MAN LOGAN Possible Storyline

It was previously reported that 20th Century Fox has set The Wolverine sequel for March 3, 2017 with David James Kelly writing the script, James Mangold returning to direct, and Jackman set to star. SFX asked Jackman where he wanted to see Logan go in the movie, and he responded: "I don't know yet. We're talking it through. I still am very ambitious for the character. And tonally I feel like we corrected the ship with the last one. But I feel we can still go further, in a way. If I did another one I'm 99.9% sure it would be the last, so that will inform what it is for me."

Jackman also says he's pretty sure the next Wolverine movie would not be set in Japan, and most interestingly names Mark Miller's Old Man Logan run as a possible plot for the third movie. "Of course we're looking at Old Man Logan, because that may be the only option left at this point! [laughs] We are looking at a lot of different storylines. No one has jumped out. You can tell from my answer that we're still working it out."

"I can still see where we can improve on the last one. I love the intimacy of that story, I liked the small stuff, I liked that it was a little unexpected. I don't want to get into specifics, because it just upsets people, but there are certain parts of that story where I felt we were predictable. And I don't think you need to do that with Wolverine."

WOLVERINE 3 to Adapt OLD MAN LOGAN and Might Be Hugh Jackman's Last Logan Film
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Update: March 21, 2014

David James Kelly to Write James Mangold's THE WOLVERINE 3

Following yesterday's announcement that James Mangold's sequel to last year's The Wolverine would be hitting theaters March 3, 2017, Deadline is reporting that 20th Century Fox has set David James Kelly to provide the screenplay with Hugh Jackman set to once again play the Ol' Canucklehead.

The next solo Wolverine film will mark either Jackman's eighth or ninth big screen appearance as the character, depending on whether or not Wolverine is part of Bryan Singer's X-Men: Apocalypse, arriving in 2016.

Kelly wrote and directed the crime thriller short Straw Man in 2010. He was also attached briefly to Fox's final attempt at rebooting Daredevil before the rights ultimately reverted back to Marvel. He's also adapting the comic book series Mind Management for the studio.

The Wolverine Sequel Finds a Writer in David James Kelly, Hugh Jackman Set to Return
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Update: March 20, 2014

Fox Sets Dates for FANTASTIC FOUR 2, WOLVERINE 3 and More

20th Century Fox is making it's Marvel properties a foundation of its upcoming slate and has announced a release date for a Fantastic Four movie before the first has even begun shooting. The studio announced The Fantastic Four 2 will open July 14, 2017, while an untitled Wolverine film will open March 3, 2017. Fox has also slated an untitled Marvel film for July 13, 2018. Fox owns the rights to the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises, so the mystery 2018 Marvel film could draw from either of those. It's not unthinkable that the project might even be a crossover between the two.

While the immediate conclusion for some has been to jump to the rumored Fantastic Four/X-Men crossover film as 2018's offering, the more likely candidate seems to be Jeff Wadlow's X-Force, according to Comicbook.com. Even though the film hasn't officially announced, everyone from studio brass down to X-Force creator Rob Liefeld have spoken openly about the project since word of its existence leaked during Comic Con last summer.

James Mangold is returning to direct the sequel to The Wolverine, which earned more than $414 million globally last year. The Fantastic Four reboot recently solidified its cast, with Michael B. Jordan, Kate Mara, Jamie Bell and Miles Teller taking on the roles of the superhero team. It's slated for a June 19, 2015, release.

Fox Sets Dates for Fantastic Four 2, The Wolverine 3 and 2018 Marvel Mystery Film

 

[Rob Battisti]

WOW.

Ok, now I've always been very vocal in my contempt for Fox and what they did to Wolverine and The X-Men in general.

Old Man Logan is, in my humble opinion, one of the best comic-to-movie adaptation possibilities out there. However, the scope of it would never work due to all of the entities being owned by different studio houses.

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

WOW.

Ok, now I've always been very vocal in my contempt for Fox and what they did to Wolverine and The X-Men in general.

Old Man Logan is, in my humble opinion, one of the best comic-to-movie adaptation possibilities out there. However, the scope of it would never work due to all of the entities being owned by different studio houses.

You already know how I feel about Old Man Logan (it's awesome) but I think it'll work. Of course they'll have to substitute a lot of the characters but the gist of the story is doable. It won't be as fun though without the iconic Marvel characters present or referenced. But since this is Fox, I don't fully trust the adaptation.

What's interesting is that Mark Millar is already a special adviser for Fox, so I assume he'll be more hands-on with this project if it's really OML.

 

[Anung Un Rama]

Millar's involvement gives me an ounce of hope.
So I have an ounce of hope for this movie.

I'm putting my money down right now that we see Magneto and Mystique in this version.

 

[blink_man182]

You already know how I feel about Old Man Logan (it's awesome) but I think it'll work. Of course they'll have to substitute a lot of the characters but the gist of the story is doable. It won't be as fun though without the iconic Marvel characters present or referenced. But since this is Fox, I don't fully trust the adaptation.

What's interesting is that Mark Millar is already a special adviser for Fox, so I assume he'll be more hands-on with this project if it's really OML.

If I ever win a boat load of money or strike it rich some how. I'm funding an OML movie and you can be on board.

I can see it now. So many memorable scenes.

 

[Dragonlordxxxxx]

If I ever win a boat load of money or strike it rich some how. I'm funding an OML movie and you can be on board.

I can see it now. So many memorable scenes.

Wohoo! Just give me the following jobs: creative consultant/co-writer and hot female casting director.

 

[Anung Un Rama]

I'll take a job as casting couch engineer.

 

[blink_man182]

Wohoo! Just give me the following jobs: creative consultant/co-writer and hot female casting director.

Deal

and Deal