Hugh Jackman And James Mangold Making Another Wolverine Movie

Hugh Jackman And James Mangold Making Another Wolverine Movie

By Angie Han/Nov. 5, 2013 8:10 am EST

Jackman has previously admitted to some ambivalence about the possibility of another Wolverine film. “I wasn’t even sure after the first [stand-alone] film if I would do another,” he told EW back in May. “I won’t say never, because I’m still loving it. But there would have to be a pretty compelling reason.” Apparently, Mangold counts as “a pretty compelling reason.” Well, him or the gigantic paycheck Jackman no doubt stands to earn.

The Wolverine was a solid bit of comic book fun. Mangold managed to cram in plenty of eye-popping action without neglecting the character, and he was able to tap into Wolvie’s angst without letting it drag down the proceedings. The foreign setting also made it feel unique — quite a feat when we’re getting flooded with superhero movies year after year.

In the meantime, look for Jackman to brandish those claws again when X-Men: Days of Future Past opens May 23, 2014. Mangold has yet to decide on his next feature directorial effort, though he did offer up a nice little Call of Duty ad earlier this week.