Bryan Singer Confirms Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan And Alexandra Shipp For X-MEN APOCALYPSE

It's looking like Bryan Singer will indeed be the source for casting confirmations for X-Men Apocalypse. The director has released casting news via Twitter in the past and is now doing the same for Apocalypse he recently announce Oscar Isaac as the titular villain.

Meet our new and brilliant young mutants: @Alexshipppp as #Storm @SophieT as #JeanGrey and @TyeSheridan as #Cyclops. #XmenApocalypse
— Bryan Singer (@BryanSinger) January 23, 2015

Now he's confirmed Latino Review's casting scoops naming Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner as Jean Grey, Mud's Tye Sheridan as Scott Summers and newcomer Alexandra Shipp as Storm.

Let's just remember the film is set in 1983 and the recasting with younger actors was going to happen. There was confirmation from Patrick Steward that neither he or Sir Ian McKellen would be reprising their roles in the film which makes perfect sense for it's setting.

The returning cast includes Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, James McAvoy, Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Hoult and Even Peters.

Shooting begins sometime in April with production returning to Montreal.

SOURCE: BRYAN SINGER

Bryan Singer Confirmed To Direct Fox's X-MEN: APOCALYPSE

Even after all the sex scandals Bryan Singer Fox has decided that he'll direct the next X-Men film titled X-Men: Apocalypse, according to Deadline. The director has just reached a deal to helm the next installment, which is expected to begin shooting early next year in Montreal. This isn't much of a surprise, as Singer worked closely with producer Simon Kinberg along with screenwriters Michael Doughtery and Dan Harris to flush-out a story for Apocalypse. The two writers also wrote X2, so at least where the script is concerned it's in good hands. It's release date is set for May 27th, 2016.

We'll be seeing young versions of Jean Grey, Cyclops and Storm. These were assumed at the time of the film's announcement. It's nice to see that Mystique won't be the only lady this time around in that timeline. The most interesting addition here is actually Storm, since this will be set in the 1980s. It gives a perfect reason for Singer to use her mohawk character design. Which in my opinion is her coolest look, and is also her current look in the comics as well.

Channing Tatum's Gambit might make his debut, as pointed out by Deadline. Months back Bryan Singer didn't sound as confident about using Gambit, but had originally wanted to use him during the first two X-Men films. I'm sure producers are begging him to find space for Gambit, as they are developing a spin-off for the future. Singer listed Remy by name in a small scene in the second film, so there is obviously a desire to use him. Bryan has also mentioned wanting to include a younger Nightcrawler in the film.

The only things we know about the film, is that Apocalypse will be our main villain. It's setting will be exactly a decade after the events of Days of Future Past, placing it in the 1980s. Having the setting in one single time period, rather than jumping between past and future teams (however, that could change). McAvoy is said to be playing Professor X bald this time, which should make hardcore fans happy.

It's extremely possible would could see the return of time-travelling mutants, but in this case they'll be there to kill/save the life of Charles Xavier. Bishop, who was last seen in Days of Future Past in the comics is sent back in time (with the aid of a time machine built by tech-genius Forge) to stop events from getting worse in the future (Age of Apocalypse?). This leads him to attempt to assassinate Xavier in the past, luckily for the professor another traveler is set-out to save him. That could very well be our introduction to Nathan Summers better known as Cable. Lauren Shuler Donner and others have expressed their interest in bringing that character into the franchise. There were even hints to Cable getting his own film. Apocalypse just might be the film to explain his origin, and be our window into a even worse fate for the world.

James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Hugh Jackman, Michael Fassbender and Nicholas Hoult as expected to return. It's crazy to think we'll see two X-Men films released in 2016, with Deadpool in February and Apocalypse in May. We still have James Mangold chipping away at The Wolverine 2 story/script (has a date set for 2017), and we're still waiting to get an update about the fate of Jeff Wadlow's X-Force. There has also been chatter of a Gambit spin-off with Channing Tatum expected to that role. That one project doesn't have any creatives working on currently, so it's the biggest long shot at the moment.

SOURCE: DEADLINE

SPOILERS: What Could We Expect From X-MEN APOCALYPSE?

It's starting to look like Bryan Singer and Simon Kinberg have made one hell of an X-Men film with Days of Future Past. It basically gives the best action sequences in the franchise, along with fixing a lot of the problems caused by X3 and Origins. I'll be going over spoilers from the film to piece-together what we can expect from X-Men Apocalypse. SPOILER WARNINGS!

We know that the film will be mainly set around the First Class characters and that the timeline will be the 1980s (hopefully early in the decade). Another excellent stylistic choice and could be an excuse to use even crazier mutant outfits. Be prepared for costumes even more wild than Quicksilver's. I would personally like to see one or two of the Jim Lee designs (Gambit and Rogue) influence the costume department, but I'm sure some fans would hate that.

It was revealed that mutants such as Angel, Banshee, Emma Frost and Azazel had been killed by Trask. I don't expect to see them brought back anytime soon. Even though I really liked Azazel, they had to get rid of him to make room for Nightcrawler. Emma Frost leaving the franchise also opens the door for The Red Queen and Psylocke to take her place.

It's been confirmed by Singer/Kniberg and even hinted to in the film that Xavier will seek-out young Storm, Jean and Cyclops in the sequel. We've also heard from Singer that he wants to also use Gambit and a young version of Nightcrawler. Producer Lauren Shuler Donner all but confirmed that Channing Tatum would be playing Remy. Writer Simon Kinberg is still trying to figure-out how to include Gambit into the film. While a solo film is a given, a large role in Apocalypse might not happen and it's unknown how much we'll see of him.

A deleted scene alluded to Scarlet Witch being apart of the Maximoff household. They might be holding back to give that character a proper introduction and they do hint Quicksilver is Magneto's son. Another character that almost made it into the film was Cain Marko, the step-brother of Charles who eventually becomes the Juggernaut. It's very possible he'll make an appearance or at least could be referenced in the film.

In the end credits scene from Days of Future Past, we see a young Apocalypse and in the background his villainous group The Four Hosemen. This is obviously during ancient Egypt as you can clearly see how young the villain is in the footage. Gambit, Angel and Wolverine were brainwashed into becoming Horsemen in the comics, it's likely they could take some spots in the lineup. We could also see other familiar mutants become pawns of Apocalypse. It's unknown if we'll see Ben Foster reprise the role of Angel, but considering his connections to Apocalypse I'm sure Singer is considering it.

There is also confirmation that the original cast will be returning again, it's likely it could serve as cameos. Unless they have Forge build them a time-machine which sends them back to the 80s. I have to admit I really liked the new additions of Bishop, Blink, Warpath and Sunspot. If it allowed them to return, than I could handle the untalented batch of original cast members. I actually wouldn't be shocked if they turned out to be present day Horsemen, depending on which era Apocalypse shows-up.

The Age of Apocalypse comics featured Bishop and Cable as major characters, the pair being sent back in time Terminator-style could be amazing. One being sent-back to kill Xavier and the other trying to prevent the assassination. It hasn't been confirmed if they'll bring back the time-travel element. Seeing how they are talking about bringing back old cast members and it will focus on the First Class era in the 80s, they'd have to use it again. Forge does build a working machine in the distant future, so they wouldn't need to use Kitty again. I would assume that preventing the Sentinel program, could have fuelled an even more horrific future.

Even though we visited the 70's, there are a few things that are kind of up-in-the-air concerning Logan/Jimmy. Does he eventually join the Weapon X program and get his adamantium skeleton/claws, or will that storyline just disappear? Mystiuqe disgusted as Stryker rescues Logan from the government at the end of the film. This could mean that the Weapon X program never turned Logan into the black-ops killing machine.

If Singer resurrects that aspect of Logan's life, we could finally get a solid reboot of the badass government special-ops program (unlike what was shown in Origins). Plus, this could lead to the return of Victor Creed aka Sabertooth and possibly Yuriko aka Lady Deathstrike as well. This alternate timeline could also mean that Deathstrike and Sabertooth, might show-up in The Wolverine 2, if the the sequel is set in this altered timeline.

Emilia Clarke And Brie Larson Still Front-Runners For Sarah Connor In TERMINATOR 5

Deadline is reporting that actresses Emilia Clarke (Game of Thrones) and Brie Larson (Scott Pilgrim, 21 Jump Street) have tested for Terminator 5. They were previously linked with actresses Tatiana Maslany (Orphan Black) and Margot Robbie (The Wolf of Wall Street), in the mix for the role of Sarah Connor. This update sounds like the pair are close to landing the lead role. While Tatiana and Margot aren't mentioned (lack of information on them?). Alan Taylor (Game of Thrones, Thor: The Dark World) is attached to direct with a release date of June 1st,  2015.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is expected to return for the film in an unnamed role (possibly human). According to other sources Tom Hardy (Inception, Mad Max: Fury Road, Dark Knight Rises), Garrett Hedlund (Tron Legacy, On The Road), and Boyd Holbrook (The Host) are being looked at for John Connor. Also, Taylor Kitsch (Savages, John Carter) and Nicholas Hoult (X-Men: First Class, X-Men: Days of Future Past) have tested for the role of Kyle Reese.

SOURCE: Deadline 

A Mix Of Set Photos From X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

FIRST LOOK: Nicholas Hoult As Beast In X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST Via Bryan Singer

SPOILER SPECULATION: What We Know So Far About X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Production won't begin until the Spring/Summer but a few details concerning Bryan Singer's X-Men Days of Future Past have been leaking out. I've put together a bit of rundown of known aspects and my own speculation.

THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE SCENES: So who is behind the production of the new film? Longtime producer Lauren Shuler Donner (producing all X-Men films) of course is back with co-producers Bryan Singer and Simon Kinberg. Bryan (Usual Suspects) directed the first two X-Men films and produced X-Men First Class along with the upcoming The Wolverine. Kinberg wrote X3, Sherlock Holmes, Mr. And Mrs. Smith and Days of Future Past. Simon was recently hired by LucasFilm to write an unnamed Star Wars spin-off. He'll also consult and produce Episode VII working with Larry Kasdan, J.J. Abrams, Kathy Kennedy and screenwriter Michael Arndt. Another high profile science fiction project Simon will be producing is Neill Blomkamp's (District 9) epic Baja Dunes/Elysium.

Matthew Vaughn (who was originally set to direct) and Jane Goldman were also involved in script rewrites but it's unknown if their revises will be even be used. Mark Millar who is also friendly with the two had been hired by Fox to be their Marvel creative consultant. Millar is best known for creating the Ultimates (which inspired the Marvel Studios cinematic universe) along with his original material Kick-Ass, Nemesis, Supercrooks, Secret Service, Superior and Wanted. He'll be involved with the X-Men films including Deadpool and Wolverine,  and Fantastic Four.

RETURNING CAST MEMBERS FROM FIRST CLASS: At this point the four main cast members James McAvoy (Xavier), Michael Fassbender (Magneto), Jennifer Lawrence (Raven) and Nicholas Hoult (Beast) are the only ones officially confirmed. However, actor Jason Flemyng has revealed he was called back for the role of Azazel which does make sense. As Raven and Azazel end up being the parents of Nightcrawler, so he needs to stick around. It will be interesting to see if Havoc or Banshee will be back as well. While the film will blend both franchises into one giant epic it's likely it will focus more on the First Class characters.

RETURNING CAST MEMBERS FROM ORIGINAL TRILOGY: Confirmed returning cast members include Hugh Jackman (Wolverine), Patrick Stewart (Professor X), Ian McKellen (Magneto), Ellen Page (Shadowcat), Anna Paquin (Rogue) and Shawn Ashmore (Iceman). It's possible that Storm, Jean Grey and Nightcrawler could also have roles but it might be getting overloaded with the amount of returners. It's expected that Kitty and Logan will have rather large roles in the film while the other trilogy actors could only have cameos.

VILLAINS OF THE FILM: While it's possible there could be more than one villain in the film at the moment it's looking like Peter Dinklage is playing Bolivar Trask. The creator of the Sentinels which are giant robots built to capture or kill high powered mutant threats. This angle may lead to mutant prison/work camps or the insurrection of the entire mutant population. It's unknown which timeline Trask will be introduced as the character is likely being rebooted. As Bill Duke played the character in X3 but is being replaced by Dinklage. I assume that Trask could be setting up shop in the 70's rather than the future. I wouldn't rule out Mister Sinister or Apocalypse being involved as well. Since the two mutant villains are known for cleansing the mutant population for their benefit and could exploit the Sentinels.

NIXON WILL BE PRESIDENT: Keeping the real-world setting of First Class which had President Kennedy and the Cold-War being the backdrop. It's looking like the Vietnam War and President Nixon will be the timeline for our First Class characters. While the future timeline is unknown, it could be set post-The Wolverine which takes place after the events of X3. It's possible that Nixon might endorse the Sentinel program. Perhaps, after an assassination of a President by a mutant (Bishop or Magneto?). There was already a tease by Matthew Vaughn about an opening scene involving Magneto causing the death of President Kennedy.

TIME-TRAVEL: One element that has been confirmed is time-travel director Bryan Singer mentioned speaking with James Cameron on the subject. Likely, picking his brain about how he was able to make the Terminator franchise so believable. As the film takes story elements from Days of Future Past we could see Kitty Pryde (Shadow Cat) being sent back in time to warn/assist the old X-Men team to either stop or create an important event to change the future. Which may or may not involve killing/saving Nixon from being assassinated by a mutant or the creator of the Sentinel program. This could lead to finally introducing X-Men characters Cable and or Bishop into the franchise.

Ellen Page And Anna Paquin Return For X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Bryan Singer is seemingly tweeting every casting addition to X-Men Days of Future Past. He's just announced the return of Ellen Page, Anna Paquin and Shawn Ashmore who play Kitty Pryde, Rogue and Iceman. It's safe to assume the rest of the surviving X-Men from X3 will be returning too.

FIRST LOOK: Tom Hardy In MAD MAX FURY ROAD

Hugh Jackman Confirmed For X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Director Bryan Singer has tweeted that Hugh Jackman has officially joined the X-Men Days of Future Past production. It remains to be seen if Wolverine's scenes will take place in both the past and future scenes. Jackman will have double duty as The Wolverine will be released this Summer with the First Class sequel heading to theaters the following summer. The rest of the returning cast includes Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult. Along with cameos from Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart.

Hugh Jackman In Talks To Join X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

HeatVision has word that Hugh Jackman is in talks to reprise the role of Wolverine in X-Men Days of Future Past. After the recent announcement of Bryan Singer bringing back Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen it was only a matter of time before Wolverine was going to come back as well. It's excellent timing as Jackman recently wrapped production on The Wolverine and is still in prime Wolvie condition. Logan plays a pivotal role in the Days of Future Past storyline from the comics, so the immortal mutant will likely have scenes in both X-Men eras. Days of Future Past could end up becoming the Avengers of the X-Men franchise if there are any more additions like this to the cast.

Bryan Singer Announces Patrick Stewart And Ian McKellen For X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Director Bryan Singer has announced via Twitter that Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen have joined the cast of X-Men: Days of Future Past. The pair originated the roles of Professor X and Magneto in the first trilogy. First Class cast members James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult are also returning for the time-travelling blockbuster. No word on if Hugh Jackman's Wolverine (rumored) will also be along for the ride.

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Bryan Singer Will Direct X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST

Deadline reports that X-Men and X-Men United director Bryan Singer (Usual Suspects) has signed on to direct X-Men: Days of Future Past. Singer had been originally wanted by 20th Century Fox to direct X3, X-Men First Class and The Wolverine but had conflicts stepping back to allow others to direct instead. Matthew Vaughn recently announced he was going to leave the First Class sequel to another director. Possibly focusing on an adaptation of Mark Millar and Dave Gibbon's comic The Secret Service which is also setup at 20th Century Fox. It will be interesting to see the direction of this sequel as there had been talk of it planting seeds for X-Men 4.

Matthew Vaughn Exits X-MEN DAYS OF FUTURE PAST, Will Make SECRET SERVICE Instead?

A bombshell for X-Men fans has been reported by Deadline as director Matthew Vaughn is leaving X-Men: Days of Future Past. He had been very vocal on making a sequel to the point he signed on along with developing the story/script with writing partner Jane Goldman. The relationship with Fox seems still intact as Matthew will stay on as producer of the film. Vaughn is actually looking to direct The Secret Service for Fox instead. A film concept originally hatched by both Mark Millar and Matthew that came out as a comic book series.

His replacement just might end up being Bryan Singer. However, I really hope Singer doesn't direct considering how terrible his post-X2 films have been. There has even been talk of how much of a disaster Jack The Giant Slayer (not killer) might be. It wouldn't be hard to imagine Fox might look to hire someone new to direct. Considering Singer still has to promote/edit Jack The Giant Slayer. The problem stems from setting the release date of this massive film before post-production, which to be fair would scare any director. I'd love to see someone like Drew Goddard (Cabin In The Woods, Cloverfield) get the gig but you never know with Fox.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Joins 'MAD MAX FURY ROAD' Starring Tom Hardy And Charlize Theron

Deadline reports that British model turned actress Rosie Huntington-Whiteley (Transformers 3) will join the growing cast of Mad Max: Fury Road. George Miller's reboot (possible new trilogy) of his beloved Mad Max franchise has Tom Hardy (Dark Knight Rises, Inception) in the lead with Charlize Theron, Patrick Stewart (X-Men 1-3), Nicholas Hoult (Giant Killer, X-Men First Class 1-2), Isabel Lucas (Red Dawn) and Abby Lee Kershaw in supporting roles.

SOURCE: Deadline

Kitty Pryde And Sentinels In The 'X-MEN FIRST CLASS' Sequel?

AICN (via ThePlaylist) has learned that 20th Century Fox registered Days of Future Past with the MPAA. This doesn't seem like a big deal until you discover it's attributed to one of the most well-known X-Men storylines. We know for sure this won't be used for Japanese set The Wolverine, so it only leads to X-Men First Class 2. Chris Claremont's story takes place between present time and a possible future where all mutants are hunted/killed like animals. The biggest revelation here is that the sequel could involve Kitty Pride (Shadowcat), the infamous Sentinels and even see the return of Wolverine. It would be interesting to see two different X-Men teams from different eras in a single film.

One of my little birds Weapon X recently dropped me some information that 20th Century Fox had recently registered the title DAYS OF FUTURE PAST with the MPAA Title Registration Bureau. The Bureau exists for studios and productions companies to stake their claims on certain titles that they intend to release and distribute, so that others can stray from using a similar title.

The Sentinels had been teased in X3 in the danger room scene but ultimately have never been used as the main villains. You might remember that The Wolverine is taking it's influence from the classic Japanese saga written by Claremont and Frank Miller. It wouldn't be a stretch for Fox to mine the other important Chris Claremont comics for more movie goodies. We've also seen glimpses of these alternative futures in First Class when Sebastian Shaw planned to wipe the humans in a global nuclear war for the rise of the Children of The Atom (mutants).

Writer/director Matthew Vaughn has previously stated he wants to include an assassination attempt by Magneto on the life of President Kennedy. Perhaps, the X-Men foiling this act could cause the Sentinels to be created sparking the mutant holocaust which Magneto and Charles have been fearing their whole lives. It will be interesting to see what direction Matthew and the studio will ultimately go. As it's going to hard to sell a story that has the anti-hero killing a non-fictional President on screen. This would also be a way to transform Raven (Mystique) and Magneto full-fledged X-Men villains.

The storyline alternates between present day, in which the X-Men fight Mystique's Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, and a future timeline caused by the X-Men's failure to prevent the Brotherhood from assassinating Senator Robert Kelly. In this future universe, Sentinels rule the United States, and mutants live in internment camps. The present-day X-Men are forewarned of the possible future by a future version of their teammate Kitty Pryde, whose mind traveled back in time and possessed her younger self to warn the X-Men. She succeeds in her mission and returns to the future, but despite her success, the future timeline still exists as an alternative timeline rather than as the actual future. (The Official Handbook to the Marvel Universe: Alternate Universes 2005 gave the numerical designation of "Days of Future Past" Earth as Earth-811).

'X-MEN FIRST CLASS' Sequel Set For July 2014

Fox has also given the untitled X-Men First Class sequel an official release date of July 18th 2014. Visionary writer/director Matthew Vaughn (Kick-Ass, Layer Cake) will be returning along with writing partner Jane Goldman (Woman In Black). Currently the only know cast members that are returning include Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence and Nicholas Hoult. I wouldn't be surprised if it ended up titled X-Men: The Brotherhood as the sequel is rumored to be focused on Magneto's formation of his own team the Brotherhood of Mutants. Along with Magneto's balancing act as anti-hero/not quite villain. Xavier is also now dealing with the loss of his legs and will likely recurit new members to the X-Men. There's no word on if staple characters like Gambit, Cyclops or Jean will be joining the sequel.

'X-MEN FIRST CLASS' Sequel Coming Christmas 2013

20th Century's Tom Rothman is quickly becoming more a voice piece for the studio than ever before. During CinemaCon, Rothman had been talking up future films like The Wolverine (July 26th 2013), Daredevil and Fantastic Four reboots. He also talked to MTV about the X-Men First Class sequel which he confirms will shoot in January for a possible Christmas 2013 release date.

"We're going to start shooting January 2013 for [a release date of] either Christmas 2013, or Summer 2014,....The script is in development now. Matt, Simon Kinberg and Jane Goldman are working on it now."

Jennifer Lawrence's Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire will be shooting first. Since the studio has given Lionsgate enough time to make the sequel before sweeping Jennifer back for First Class 2. It would make sense to release the X-Men sequel right after Catching Fire (November 22nd 2013) to capture that exposure of Lawrence.They are also open to giving it more time for a summer 2014 release date if needed.

'X-MEN FIRST CLASS' Sequel Starts Shooting In Early 2013

It's been a great year for films based on Marvel Comics' heroes with Thor, X-Men First Class and Captain America having large successes last summer. Last year it was announced that Matthew Vaughn would be returning to direct the sequel along with the cast members which includes Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy and Jennifer Lawrence. The film is currently in development stages with the script being worked out before Vaughn and writing partner Jane Goldman add their own rewrites.

HeatVision reports that Fox is moving their purposed fall shoot for the sequel to allow Lawrence enough time to film the Hunger Games sequel Catching Fire. It's an interesting move by Fox as they didn't have to give the courtesy to Lionsgate as her contract for the First Class 2 had been stamped before ever signing on to Hunger Games. Instead Fox will have the untitled sequel start it's production in January of next year likely having it's release date etched in for summer 2014. Obviously they understand that the growing strength of the Hunger Games franchise only helps their film in the long run.