New ‘X-Men: First Class’ Coming
With two X-Men films already on the way (X-Men Origins: Wolverine & X-Men Origins: Magneto), I was a surprised to hear about yet another one in the works, X-Men: First Class.
Twentieth Century Fox is gearing up to continue its ”X-Men” franchise with a younger set of mutants.
Studio has tapped ”Gossip Girl” creator Josh Schwartz to write “X-Men: First Class.”
Fox has been leaning toward using the younger characters introduced in the previous pics in future installments — teenagers with powers taught at the Xavier Institute for Higher Learning.
Resulting film would likely draw from elements of the Marvel comic of the same name, launched in 2006, and enlist such characters as Iceman, Rogue, Angel, Colossus, Jubilee and Shadowcat, who have appeared prominently or made cameos in prior pics.
Given Hollywood’s penchant for reboots with new actors playing familiar roles, pic could also reintroduce characters. Comicbook revolves around the Cyclops, Marvel Girl, Beast, Iceman, Angel and Professor X.
To think that just a few years ago people didn’t even think X-Men could happen as a movie, now there are six of them out, or on the way. I just hope these new movies aren’t just marketing blitzes. Hopefully there will be some good stories in there.
Source: Variety
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