Hugh Jackman Gives Update on WOLVERINE Sequel
It was recently announced that James Mangold is coming back to write and, most likely, direct Hugh Jackman in a sequel to The Wolverine. We really have no idea what to expect, but in a recent interview with EW, Jackman said that he basically revealed all that there is to reveal about it at the moment.
“I was on the phone with Jim Mangold last night. There are some really cool ideas that I’m dying to tell you, but that would be giving away a secret that is not even [fully] formed yet.”
He goes on to discuss how his Wolverine deal currently works with Fox,
“I started with a two-picture deal on the first two [X-Men films], and from that point on, it’s been movie by movie — not just me, but Fox and Jim and everyone. I do want to do it with Jim and with [producer] Lauren Shuler-Donner because we had such a great experience. I’m really proud of The Wolverine.”
Jackman then talks about what drives him to keeping playing Wolverine in the movies,
“I don’t want to dive into another one until we have a compelling reason to do another one. I love the character, he’s kind of like a best friend to me, and I don’t ever want to take [him] or the fans for granted. … I think we’ve got a great opportunity to make something really cool, but it has to be great. That’s what we’re all working toward.”
He apparently didn't feel that way when he made X-Men: Origins Wolverine. But let's just forget that movie happened. I really liked The Wolverine, and I think a sequel could be really cool. I wonder how much longer Jackman will play Logan, and how this next movie will fit in with X-Men: Days of Future Past.