Jeremy Allen White in Talks for Wolverine in Marvel's ‘X-Men' Reboot

The next great Hollywood casting circus has already rolled into town, and it's not about who will play James Bond (still to be announced) but who will replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.

According to The InSneider newsletter, Jeremy Allen White has reportedly met with Marvel about what's expected to be a small role as Wolverine in its upcoming X-Men reboot, one that would set him up for a much bigger presence later.

White is coming off two failed Oscar-bait movies, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere” and “The Social Reckoning.” A franchise lifeline like X-Men is probably what he needs. Whether that's the right move for an actor who seems to be striving for an artful reputation is another question.

For most fans, Jackman's shoes will be hard to fill. Nine years after “Logan” gave him a great sendoff, and after he somehow returned for the billion-dollar hit “Deadpool & Wolverine,” the bar is absurdly high. Many will compare White to Jackman. It isn't fair, but it's inevitable.

Here's where we stand with X-Men. Jake Schreier (“Thunderbolts”) is directing. Michael Lesslie (“The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”) is writing the script, working from earlier drafts by Aaron Rabin and Zach Dean, followed by a rewrite from “Beef” creator Lee Sung Jin and “The Bear” co-showrunner Joanna Calo.

White could join a cast that already includes Christopher Abbott (Professor X), Adam Driver (Mister Sinister), Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Kit Connor (Cyclops), Samara Weaving (Emma Frost), Inde Navarrette (Rogue), Maya Boyd (Storm) and Peter Claffey (Beast).

There's still no Wolverine, Magneto or Gambit. Production is expected to begin in the UK in early 2027, and “X-Men” hits theaters May 5, 2028.

The reboot is being billed as X-Men's first major return to theaters since Disney acquired 20th Century Fox in 2019. Fox's previous X-Men franchise, which included seven main films and three Wolverine spin-offs, stumbled after 2019's “Dark Phoenix” flopped with critics and audiences alike. This is the MCU's reinvention.

Jeremy Allen White in Talks for Wolverine in Marvel's ‘X-Men' Reboot

Alright, Let’s Settle This Once and For All — What’s the Best James Bond Movie?

Alright, let’s settle this once and for all. What’s the best Bond movie? While we wait for the next actor to be cast, let’s do what Bond fans have been doing for six decades: argue about which one is actually the best.

Whit Stillman Begins Shooting ‘A Night at Claridge's,' His First Film in 10 Years

According to The Irish Examiner, Stillman's "A Night at Claridge's," his first feature since 2016's "Love & Friendship," began production in Limerick this week and is scheduled to wrap in mid-December.

Edward Berger Still Wants to Direct James Bond: “I'm Incredibly Passionate About It”

We all know Denis Villeneuve is directing the next Bond, but at one point there was a list of five finalists vying for the job: Villeneuve, Edgar Wright, Jonathan Nolan, Paul King, and Edward Berger.

Peter Berg's ‘The Mosquito Bowl’ Is Too Patriotic for Critics — 39% on Rotten Tomatoes

"The Mosquito Bowl," which hits a small batch of theaters for Oscar-qualifying purposes, currently sits at 39% on Rotten Tomatoes and 42 on Meta critic. Many of its detractors dislike the film's patriotism.

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3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

CONFIRMED: Sadie Soverall Exits Brady Corbet's ‘The Origin of the World' Mid-Shoot, Lily McInerny Steps In Lead Role

Sadie Soverall was just let go after briefly filming on Corbet's new film — no official reason given. She had the lead role. Corbet has replaced her, last minute, with Lily McInerny.

Ron Howard’s ‘Alone at Dawn’ Starring Adam Driver and Anne Hathaway Sets Christmas 2027 Release

This is the adaptation of the nonfiction book by Dan Schilling and Lori Longfritz. It wrapped production in February and has been in post-production ever since. The film test-screened a few months ago.

Jeremy Saulnier’s Next Film Retitled to ‘Slayground,’ Current Runtime is 2.5 Hours, Plot Details

Jeremy Saulnier’s mysterious A24 project, formerly “October,” still has no release date. You’d think, given that it has been in post-production for almost a year now.

Jemima Kirke and Alexi Wasser to Star in Woody Allen's Next Film

A few months ago, Deadline reported that Woody Allen's next film, set in Madrid and carrying a $14M budget, will be "largely English-language" and feature a "high-profile cast."

Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

Critics Poll: ‘Citizen Kane' Named Best Film of the 1940s

The results are in, and according to critics, this decade filled with cinematic riches did not have a better film than Orson Welles’ “Citizen Kane.” Nobody should be surprised by this result. “Citizen Kane” changed cinema forever.

Critics Poll: ‘Vertigo’ Named Best Film of the 1950s, Over 120 Participants

It was a closer race than anticipated, but Alfred Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” has topped our best of the ’50s poll, besting Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen’s “Singin’ in the Rain” by just two votes.

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