Jackman in line for 'X-Men' return

Hugh Jackman is set to reprise his role of Wolverine in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.

Jackman in line for 'X-Men' return

Hugh Jackman is set to reprise his role of Wolverine in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past'.

The actor is in talks to take on the part of the superhero once more in director Bryan Singer's sequel to 'X-Men: First Class', which was a prequel to the trilogy that starred Jackman as the brooding mutant.

'Days of Future Past' is based on Chris Claremont's classic 1981 storyline that switches back and forth between the "present day" and an alternate future in which mutants are held in internment camps.

Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen - who starred in the first three movies with Jackman - have already signed up to the movie and producers are desperate to get the 'Les Miserables' star on board as well.

In 'First Class' James McAvoy and Michael Fassbender stepped in to replace Stewart and McKellan in the roles of Professor X and Magneto, respectively.

Whatever happens, fans can still see Jackman as Wolverine as he will be reprising the role in 2013's 'The Wolverine', which he is also co-producing.

more courts articles

DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers DUP calls for measures to prevent Northern Ireland from becoming 'magnet' for asylum seekers
UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules UK's Illegal Migration Act should be disapplied in Northern Ireland, judge rules
Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London Former prisoner given indefinite hospital order for killing Irishman in London

More in this section

Aston Villa v Liverpool - Premier League - Villa Park Up the Villa – Tom Hanks supports Aston Villa at Premier League game
Bambie Thug EU anger after flag banned from Eurovision Song Contest
BFI Luminous Gala 2017 - London Michelle Dockery says being back for third Downton Abbey film ’emotional’
Lifestyle
Newsletter

The best food, health, entertainment and lifestyle content from the Irish Examiner, direct to your inbox.

Sign up
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited