Bryan Singer Revisiting X-Men

I, along with many other X-Men fans, let forth a cry of despair when it was first announced that Bryan Singer – the man who had revived the comic book movie – would not be returning for 2006′s X-Men: The Last Stand. That may sound a trifle melodramatic, but if you’ve ever read the comic books you’d know that Marvel’s X-Men series has a story far more detailed and complex than many of it’s contemporaries.

Of course what made it worse is that when “The Last Stand” finally hit cinemas, it was arse-gravy of the highest order (excuse the language). So today’s news that Mr. Singer is considering a return to the franchise comes as a very welcome (if not overdue) surprise.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Singer has already been in talks with Fox:

Bryan Singer said Sunday he’s interested in making another “X-Men” movie and has discussed the possibility with Twentieth Century Fox.

The American director made “X-Men” and “X2: X-Men United,” but passed on the third installment so he could make “Superman Returns.”"Rush Hour” director Brett Ratner ended up shooting that film, “X-Men: The Last Stand.” South African filmmaker Gavin Hood made another spin-off, “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” which was released earlier this year.

“I’m still looking to possibly returning to the ‘X-Men’ franchise. I’ve been talking to Fox about it,” Singer said at a talk at South Korea’s Pusan International Film Festival.

“I love Hugh Jackman. I love the cast,” he said, referring to the Australian actor who plays Wolverine.

With Wolverine II, X-Men: First Class, Deadpool and X-Men Origins: Magneto all waiting in the wings I find it hard to believe that there will be a place in Fox’s roster for X-Men 4 anytime soon. What I do know is that if, and when that time does come – I sure hope it’s Singer at the helm!

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