Mr. Sinister Confirmed to Appear in WOLVERINE 3 and Film Footage Is Coming Soon
If you saw X-Men: Apocalypse, I'm sure you all remember the post-credits scene that teased the appearance of Mister Sinister in a future X-Men film. Director Bryan Singer has confirmed that that film is Wolverine 3. The confirmation was found by CinemaBlend in the commentary that came with the recent digital release of X-Men: Apocalypse.
In that scene, we see a man wearing glasses taking the blood of Weapon X, a.k.a. Wolverine, from the Alkali Lake facility. The man puts the blood in a briefcase with the name Essex Corp. on it. Essex Corp. is the company owned by Nathaniel Essex, a.k.a. Mister Sinister. It has also been rumored that X-23 could also appear in Wolverine 3, which would fit in with Mr. Sinister's involvement.
Mr. Sinister is one of the most infamous supervillains in the X-Men universe. He is a former scientist who, after an alteration by Apocalypse, ends up possessing "enhanced durability and an extended lifespan. Over the years, Sinister has used the genetic material of other mutants to grant himself a vast array of powers including telepathy, telekinesis, superhuman strength, the ability to project concussive energy from his hands, and total control of his body at the molecular level."
There's no confirmation of who will be playing Mister Sinister in the film, but there's a good chance that it will be Richard E. Grant, whose role has previously been described as being a "Mad scientist."
Director James Mangold also recently tweeted that we will get to see some of the first footage from Wolverine 3 soon. When asked about it by a fan, Mangold said:
"Working on it every day in edit room, Vince. You'll hear and see things very soon. Glad you're pumped & I hope we surprise you."
I have no idea how long "very soon" could be, but it's better than hearing, "It'll be awhile." Wolverine 3 is currently scheduled to be released in theaters on March 3rd, 2017.