Screenwriter for “X-Men 3″ announced
The Hollywood Reporter reports that Simon Kinberg, who did rewrites on “Elektra” and “Fantastic Four,” has been tapped by 20th Century Fox and Marvel to write the screenplay for “X-Men 3.”
“I’m a religious reader of the (’X-Men’) comics, and I loved the first two movies,” Kinberg told the trade. “I had a great experience with Fox and Marvel on the other projects, and when they came to me and asked me if I had any interest in ‘X3,’ I was ecstatic. I grew up on them, and I love these comics, and it’s exciting to take a whack at making the third the biggest and best in the trilogy; it’s our ‘Return of the King.”
Fox is currently targeting a summer start date in Vancouver. The studio is now talking to potential directors to direct the third movie. Bryan Singer (”X-Men, “X2″) was previously attached, but dropped out to do “Superman” for Warner Bros. Deals with the actors have not taken place yet, but many are expected to return with the exception of Halle Berry.
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