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Wolverine Has a Director!

by Scott Weinberg | July 20, 2007

Summary

Fox has (finally) signed a director for their upcoming "Wolverine" spin-off, and the lucky helmer is ... Gavin Hood, whom you might know from the South African film "Tsotsi." Back to Article

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dylan21484nj writes:
on Jul 20 2007 06:05 AM

a director with a Best Foreign film Oscar? not too shabby. certainly better than getting some no-name hack with no kind of film credentials.

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Elixor writes:
on Jul 20 2007 06:43 AM

Interesting. Movie went up a notch from "Don't want to waste my time seeing it". Now lets see if they'll make it rated R so they can have Wolverine be the bad-*** that he's supposed to be. It'd be nice to see his claws actually inflict some damage.

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Merlin235 writes:
on Jul 20 2007 07:01 AM

I'd like to see a Wolverine film. I would love to see them do the Origin storyline from the comics. That would be fun. And I doubt it'll be R, though. But who knows, it could be.

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Baccus83 writes:
on Jul 20 2007 07:02 AM

Tsotsi was vastly overrated. Still, the guy has some skill. This should be interesting.

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Baccus83 writes:
on Jul 20 2007 07:03 AM

Tsotsi was vastly overrated. Still, the guy has some skill. This should be interesting.

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jmo2ski writes:
on Jul 20 2007 07:53 AM

Yeah i think this is a good choice, because tsotsi was a great film and the director has skill.

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zgberg writes:
on Jul 20 2007 07:54 AM

I'm seeing double comments everywhere!!!!!!

Interesting development...

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matt878 writes:
on Jul 20 2007 08:09 AM

I love this choice because "Tsotsi" was a great film which he did a very good job on. I think with the character of Wolverine with Jackman play him and Gavin Hood directing that this could be really one to anticipate.

PEACE

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matt878 writes:
on Jul 20 2007 08:09 AM

I love this choice because "Tsotsi" was a great film which he did a very good job on it. I think with the character of Wolverine with Jackman play him and Gavin Hood directing that this could be really one to anticipate.

PEACE

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Chim writes:
on Jul 20 2007 08:37 AM

Let the studio interference begin.

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Vitamin M writes:
on Jul 20 2007 08:56 AM

I wonder how long until he drops out due to studio confilct and they bring in Ratner.
I'm betting 21 days.

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Mr. Kong writes:
on Jul 20 2007 09:22 AM

Maybe this will finally bring hope for this project to some...

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the-russian writes:
on Jul 20 2007 10:01 AM

In reply to this comment (#952581)
He did a fair amount of damage in X2, slashing and stabbing people; but your right, we need more of that. It was probably the best part of X2, seeing Wolverine actually "mortally wounding" people.

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the_NatureBoy_WOOOOO writes:
on Jul 20 2007 10:51 AM

Wow, didn't see that coming.

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Product_of_You writes:
on Jul 20 2007 10:51 AM

I'm not familar with the guy, but I'm incredibly releaved it isn't Brett Ratner.

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the_NatureBoy_WOOOOO writes:
on Jul 20 2007 10:51 AM

Wow, didn't see that coming.

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gamejediben writes:
on Jul 20 2007 11:08 AM

Thank God its not Brett Ratner! That dumbass almost ruined X-men forever! This movie better not suck the same balls that the recent marvel films have!

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Bigbrother writes:
on Jul 20 2007 11:28 AM

Hopefully this doesn't become like the last time they brought in an artsy foreign film director, Ang Lee. I've had enough mutant poodles for one lifetime.

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Aqueryan Reloaded writes:
on Jul 20 2007 11:58 AM

In reply to this comment (#953252)
That's SO not funny; I just broke out in a cold sweat at the mere thought of Ratner turning back up like a bad penny to inflict more damage upon the X-franchise.

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SplendidIsolation writes:
on Jul 20 2007 12:11 PM

I must be the only person on RT who loved Tsotsi. Go Gavin!

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moviemonkey2 writes:
on Jul 20 2007 12:39 PM

Oh well Hugh Jackman must know best.

I'm not saying this is a bad choice, but I'm not saying it's a good one. I'm just saying that Jackman's opinion on the whole thing really means very little to a Wolverine fan. It's not as though Jackman is the ultimate Logan. He's good, but doesn't quite fit the character. If that's the kind of judgement we're relying on, then I would expect the same out of the director. Good, but probably not the best choice.

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Kollikodon writes:
on Jul 20 2007 01:38 PM

Wolverine has a Director

but does it have a chance in hell of redeeming the X-men series after X-3?

that is the question....

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cabezone writes:
on Jul 20 2007 02:03 PM

In reply to this comment (#955547)
The first two X-Men are HIGHLY overrated, as is Singer. The dude makes boring movies with wooden characters. His only good movie is Suspects and that's due to the story, not the direction.

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killermonkey8822 writes:
on Jul 20 2007 02:13 PM

sounds good.

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smi1ey writes:
on Jul 20 2007 03:33 PM

i'm definitely more confident known that hugh had his hand in choosing. this sounds like it could be a quality film.

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Ron_Burgundy writes:
on Jul 20 2007 03:53 PM

Count me in the "not excited in the slightest" category. The three X films were boring with sub-par effects work. And Wolverine's hair? Jesus H Christ...who has hair like that in real life?

The whole franchise needs a reboot to weekly television with Joss Whedon writing.

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Ron_Burgundy writes:
on Jul 20 2007 03:54 PM

Count me in the "not excited in the slightest" category. The three X films were boring with sub-par effects work. And Wolverine's hair? Jesus H Christ...who has hair like that in real life?

The whole franchise needs a reboot to weekly television with Joss Whedon writing.

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romsy writes:
on Jul 20 2007 04:08 PM

In reply to this comment (#955794)
Umm did you just say you didn't like the x men movies cause his hair wouldn't be in plausible in the real world? You are aware its a comic about fictional characters right? Yeah, you know what i didn't like them either because nobody can have blue hair and skin like nightcrawler and beast.

Look the xmen trilogy wasn't amazing but look at the what the movie is about, a comic book, its not supposed to have amazing acting with extremely 3-dimensional character, its supposed to be fun with cool fight scenes and completely ridiculous characters.

Oh, and television is a horrible idea, you didn't like the effects in the movies? How in the hell do you think television is going to look?

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CoUcH ToMaToE DoUgIe writes:
on Jul 20 2007 07:48 PM

In reply to this comment (#954359)
ALMOST, REALLY, ALMOST!!!! ARE YOU FREAKIN KIDDING ME?!?! HE'S

ALREADY ACHIEVED JOEL SCHUMACHER STATUS AFTER ONE MOVIE!!!!!! THE X-

MEN FRANCHISED WAS DESTROYED FOREVER AFTER THIS LAST ONE. IF YOU

CAN'T SEE THE DEAD AND ROTTING CORPSE THAT IS THE X-MEN FRANCHISE

THEN YOU MUST BE EVIL, CRAZY OR BYRAN SINGER BACK TO RECLAIM HIS

TRUE CALLING. I'M THINKING ITS NOT THE LAST ONE, DUMMY. JEEZ,

ALMOST! YEAH AND LET ME GUESS YOU THINK TIM STORY IS THE GREATEST

DIRECTOR EVER FOR THE BEST COMIC BOOK MOVIE FRANCHISE FANTASTIC

FOUR. SO SAD.

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CoUcH ToMaToE DoUgIe writes:
on Jul 20 2007 07:50 PM

In reply to this comment (#955547)
UNFORTUNATELY, THAT WILL HAPPEN THE DAY BEN AFFLECK MAKES A GOOD MOVIE. WHICH IS NEVER!

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akatsuki writes:
on Jul 20 2007 07:52 PM

In reply to this comment (#952540)
thats true but how do you get credentials without having a chance to direct a movie?

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Callpacas writes:
on Jul 20 2007 10:11 PM

In reply to this comment (#956463)
make MTVs of course

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antarianzan writes:
on Jul 21 2007 01:09 AM

What a coincidence, I just rented Tsotsi earlier today and loved it. A simple story told in only 90 minutes, but it packs an emotional punch few films are able to even an hour longer. Great characters and performances, too.

I'm all of a sudden looking forward to an X-Men spinoff. Rendition sounds good too!

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toniokruger writes:
on Jul 21 2007 04:27 AM

Hopefully Hood can make that art-house to cineplex transition, Paul Greengrass-style.

(btw, i thought New Line is seeking a director for their Escape From New York remake. Hood would've been a slam dunk there).

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toniokruger writes:
on Jul 21 2007 04:29 AM

Hopefully Hood can make that art-house to cineplex transition, Paul Greengrass-style.

(btw, i thought New Line is seeking a director for their Escape From New York remake. Hood would've been a slam dunk there).

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I Am Remote writes:
on Jul 21 2007 08:31 AM

We already have three wolverine movies. And since Singer already royally screwed up two of the biggest figures in Wolverine's mythology (sabretooth and lady death strike), who really gives a sh*t? Singer sucks.

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saiga6360 writes:
on Jul 21 2007 08:45 AM

So now we will have a 4th Wolverine movie. The good news is we don't have to put up with the other lameass characters. The bad news is... it's another Wolverine movie.

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Kollikodon writes:
on Jul 21 2007 02:02 PM

In reply to this comment (#956453)
"UNFORTUNATELY, THAT WILL HAPPEN THE DAY BEN AFFLECK MAKES A GOOD MOVIE. WHICH IS NEVER!"

I dont know... there is Jersey Girl.... /sarcasm

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Darkness My Old Friend writes:
on Jul 21 2007 03:13 PM

You know who should play Wolverine? Adam Baldwin.

That'd be golden.

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RuffReader writes:
on Jul 21 2007 05:46 PM

Eh, as long as it keeps Gavin away from making any more bland South African films.

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synergyred writes:
on Jul 21 2007 08:34 PM

Sounds good!

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JUDGE DREDD writes:
on Jul 22 2007 02:16 PM

Im not too bothered about a Wolverine movie at all, i dont like the x men films too much neither.

However, if they changed the whole concept so we get the Yellow Suit and Black mask i will watch it !

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Matthew writes:
on Jul 22 2007 09:40 PM

I don't mind this choice.
I agree Hugh Jackman is a charismatic actor but his opinions on directors don't mean much. Remember how he was very positive about Ratner possibily doing it.

I found Tsotsis' story underwhelming, but it had grit, engaging visual style not dissimiliar to 'City of God' & a dramatic earnestness that could suit the Wolvie solo film. Interesting choice. Looking forward to the result.

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TombstoneLawDog writes:
on Jul 23 2007 07:30 AM

I agree with the people saying Jackman's opinion doesn't mean much; I can only imagine how enthusiastic he was about 'Van Helsing' a couple of years ago. I'm sure that director was going to bring a 'unique style' to the project.

..and to the dude writing in all-caps on the last page with the George Bush spelling of 'Tomato' for a name, ..decaf, my friend. Decaf. Whatever you think of X3, no franchise is beyond saving. See, e.g., Batman Begins from the ashes of Batman and Robin. At its most convoluted, cheesy moment, X3 never came close to the unforgivable tripe that was B&R, and yet people are blowing their loads in anticipation of the next Batman movie.

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oldnoakes writes:
on Jul 23 2007 01:28 PM

In reply to this comment (#958498)
agreed

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BLACKBUDDAH writes:
on Jul 24 2007 10:32 AM

I hope he explores the weapon x storyline

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theblackpanther88 writes:
on Jul 24 2007 11:14 AM

I can't wait until this move comes out, and see how well this guy is.

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