X3 update via MSN

[retro_eidas]

From MSN Movies...

Ashmore is one of the few actors in the X-Men franchise that is contractually obligated to two sequels (one already being in the books). The other actors locked in include Alan Cumming (Nightcrawler), Aaron Stanford (Pyro), Anna Paquin (Rogue) and Rebecca Romijn (Mystique). Cumming confirmed the June 20th start date while speaking to the press for "Son of the Mask" over the weekend. My sources also say that Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), who did not have a third sequel option, has agreed to a new contract for the movie and has approval on the new director for the series.

With HJ already signed on as one of the producers of "X3" and "Wolverine", it was pretty hopeful he probably was going to reprise teh hot. I am intrigued though Alan Cumming, Aaron Stanford and Anna are all seemingly contracted to return. Three of my favorite characters from the x-movies right there.

However, the article also seems wary of the possibility of James Marsden's return with him tied to "Superman Returns". I suppose that wouldn't be a total loss, but I don't know who they'd find to replace him. Jim Caviezel had been up for the part at one point if I'm not mistaken, maybe he may try again? Considering the story "X3" is bound to be telling, more Cyclops is probably a very distinct possibility. Thus, the actor would have to be able to hold his own with the rest of the cast but also hold up the story to some extent to, of course, this is all speculation. Famke, Ian and Patrick still haven't signed on, nor have their contracts been re-negotiated as yet it seems.

It also looks like the script is being rewritten... that topped off with no director? Yeah. June 20 start date? Not going to happen. I'm not even sure who Fox could or would target to direct (in Singer's calibre) at this point who's not doing other stuff. A small part of me was hoping for David Fincher, but I think he's tied to another project right now.

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[penshoppe.livejournal.com]

Your LJ's turning out to be my one-stop shop for movie news. :P Thanks for that, even if it was unintentional. I ought to make time soon to see X2. Yeah yeah I know, such pitiful movie viewing habits I have. ;)

[needia.livejournal.com]

*mumbling noise* I'm starting to get really worried that Fox is going to shit all over this film just to get it filmed for 2006. I mean, June? With no director and one script draft and no production department and not all the cast confirmed? It's bordering on madness. Yeesh. I'm beginning to realise that that 'insider' guy who used to post on Coming Attractions must've been right when he said Fox was trying to screw everyone over to make more money, and that they were bullying Bryan to get him back cheaper.
Oh Christ. Oh Christy Christy Christy. I hope the director, when they announce it, is good. I really, really do. Because that's all the hope I've got left now for anything approaching decent. At least Hugh's involved now as a producer- I'd like to think he'd try to be as faithful to the tone of the first two as possible.
*cries*
Oh, Bryan, why did you leave me...?
(BTW, any idea who the rumours are pointing to for director? Just checked SHH! for the first time in months and some people seem to have a rough idea who it's gonna be.)