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===Casting===
===Casting===
In October 2014, casting for ''X-Men: Apocalypse'' began.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BryanSinger/status/520659470872248320 |title=Bryan Singer on Twitter: "The glamorous casting process begins! #XmenApocalypse |date=October 10, 2014 |publisher=[[Twitter]] |accessdate=November 25, 2014|author=Singer, Bryan |authorlink=Bryan Singer}}</ref> In November, Singer confirmed that [[Oscar Isaac]] would portray [[Apocalypse (comics)|Apocalypse]].<ref name="Apocalypse casting">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BryanSinger/status/537019058768465920 |title=Bryan Singer on Twitter: "#OscarIsaac is bringing on the Apocalypse and I couldn't be more excited!" |publisher=[[Twitter]] |author=Singer, Bryan |authorlink=Bryan Singer |date=November 24, 2014| accessdate=November 25, 2014}}</ref> In January 2015, Singer announced that [[Alexandra Shipp]], [[Sophie Turner]], and [[Tye Sheridan]] will portray young Storm, Jean, and Cyclops.<ref name="Apocalypse casting younger x-men">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BryanSinger/status/558437540831567872 |title=Bryan Singer on Twitter: Meet our new and brilliant young mutants: @Alexshipppp as #Storm @SophieT as #JeanGrey and @TyeSheridan as #Cyclops. #XmenApocalypse |publisher=[[Twitter]] |author=Singer, Bryan |authorlink=Bryan Singer |date=January 22, 2015| accessdate=January 22, 2015}}</ref> The same month, Kinberg confirmed that [[Rose Byrne]] would reprise her role as [[Moira MacTaggert]] in the film.<ref name="Moira" /> In February, [[Patrick Stewart]] stated that [[Ian McKellen]] would be returning as [[Magneto (comics)|Magneto]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mohan|first=Marc|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2015/02/patrick_stewart_raves_about_po.html#incart_river |title=Patrick Stewart raves about Portland while discussing his new film 'Match' |work=[[Oregon Live]]|accessdate=February 6, 2015}}</ref> The same month, [[Kodi Smit-McPhee]] was cast as [[Nightcrawler (comics)|Nightcrawler]] and [[Ben Hardy (actor)|Ben Hardy]] was cast in an unspecified role.<ref name="KodiCast">{{cite news|last1=Singer|first1=Bryan|title=Bryan Singer on Instagram: "Excited to welcome @kodismitmcphee to the cast of #XmenApocalypse as young #Nightcrawler."|url=https://instagram.com/p/zOpm_oRD08/?modal=true|accessdate=February 25, 2015|publisher=[[Instagram]]|date=February 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Kroll|first1=Justin|title=Ben Hardy Joins the Cast of 'X-Men: Apocalypse'|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/eastenders-actor-ben-hardy-joins-x-men-apocalypse-1201440972/|accessdate=February 25, 2015|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=February 24, 2015}}</ref> In March, Singer announced that [[Lana Condor]] was cast as [[Jubilee (comics)|Jubilation Lee]].<ref name="LanaCast">{{cite news|last1=Singer|first1=Bryan|title=Bryan Singer on Instagram: "I'd officially like to welcome our newest mutant #JubilationLee, #Jubilee @LanaCondor to #XMEN #Apocalypse"|url=https://instagram.com/p/0qVuAKxDxJ/|accessdate=March 25, 2015|publisher=[[Instagram]]|date=March 25, 2015}}</ref> In April, Singer confirmed that Hardy will portray [[Warren Worthington III|Angel]], [[Olivia Munn]] will portray [[Psylocke]], and [[Lucas Till]] will return as [[Havok (comics)|Havok]].<ref name="BenAngel">{{cite news|last1=Hewitt|first1=Chris|title=Exclusive: Bryan Singer Confirms Ben Hardy Is Angel In X-Men: Apocalypse|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=43949|accessdate=April 9, 2015|publisher=Empire|date=April 9, 2015}}</ref><ref name="OliviaPsylocke">{{cite web|last1=Singer|first1=Bryan|title=Bryan Singer on Instagram: "Excited to welcome @oliviamunn as Betsy Braddock! #Psylocke #XmenApocalypse #XMEN"|url=https://instagram.com/p/1bYchvxD_p/|accessdate=April 13, 2015|publisher=[[Instagram]]|date=April 13, 2015}}</ref><ref name="LucasHavok">{{cite web|last1=Singer|first1=Bryan|title=Welcome back #lucastill #xmen #XmenApocalypse #jamesmcavoy #michaelfassbender #jenniferlawrence #nicholashoult #rosebyrne How time flies! #XmenFirstClass|url=https://instagram.com/p/1lxxZERDw4/|website=Instagram|accessdate=17 April 2015}}</ref>
In October 2014, casting for ''X-Men: Apocalypse'' began.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BryanSinger/status/520659470872248320 |title=Bryan Singer on Twitter: "The glamorous casting process begins! #XmenApocalypse |date=October 10, 2014 |publisher=[[Twitter]] |accessdate=November 25, 2014|author=Singer, Bryan |authorlink=Bryan Singer}}</ref> In November, Singer confirmed that [[Oscar Isaac]] would portray [[Apocalypse (comics)|Apocalypse]].<ref name="Apocalypse casting">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BryanSinger/status/537019058768465920 |title=Bryan Singer on Twitter: "#OscarIsaac is bringing on the Apocalypse and I couldn't be more excited!" |publisher=[[Twitter]] |author=Singer, Bryan |authorlink=Bryan Singer |date=November 24, 2014| accessdate=November 25, 2014}}</ref> In December 2014, [[Hugh Jackman]] said that he was in discussions to reprise his role as [[Wolverine (character)|Wolverine]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://happysadconfused.wolfpop.com/audio/20516/hugh-jackman|title=Hugh Jackman - Happy Sad Confused|work=StageBloc|accessdate=27 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.slashfilm.com/hugh-jackman-x-men-apocalypse-wolverine/|title=Hugh Jackman X-Men Apocalypse Return: Star Confirms Talks|work=Slashfilm|accessdate=27 April 2015}}</ref>
In January 2015, Singer announced that [[Alexandra Shipp]], [[Sophie Turner]], and [[Tye Sheridan]] will portray young Storm, Jean, and Cyclops.<ref name="Apocalypse casting younger x-men">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/BryanSinger/status/558437540831567872 |title=Bryan Singer on Twitter: Meet our new and brilliant young mutants: @Alexshipppp as #Storm @SophieT as #JeanGrey and @TyeSheridan as #Cyclops. #XmenApocalypse |publisher=[[Twitter]] |author=Singer, Bryan |authorlink=Bryan Singer |date=January 22, 2015| accessdate=January 22, 2015}}</ref> The same month, Kinberg confirmed that [[Rose Byrne]] would reprise her role as [[Moira MacTaggert]] in the film.<ref name="Moira" /> In February, [[Patrick Stewart]] stated that [[Ian McKellen]] would be returning as [[Magneto (comics)|Magneto]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Mohan|first=Marc|url=http://www.oregonlive.com/movies/2015/02/patrick_stewart_raves_about_po.html#incart_river |title=Patrick Stewart raves about Portland while discussing his new film 'Match' |work=[[Oregon Live]]|accessdate=February 6, 2015}}</ref> The same month, [[Kodi Smit-McPhee]] was cast as [[Nightcrawler (comics)|Nightcrawler]] and [[Ben Hardy (actor)|Ben Hardy]] was cast in an unspecified role.<ref name="KodiCast">{{cite news|last1=Singer|first1=Bryan|title=Bryan Singer on Instagram: "Excited to welcome @kodismitmcphee to the cast of #XmenApocalypse as young #Nightcrawler."|url=https://instagram.com/p/zOpm_oRD08/?modal=true|accessdate=February 25, 2015|publisher=[[Instagram]]|date=February 17, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last1=Kroll|first1=Justin|title=Ben Hardy Joins the Cast of 'X-Men: Apocalypse'|url=http://variety.com/2015/film/news/eastenders-actor-ben-hardy-joins-x-men-apocalypse-1201440972/|accessdate=February 25, 2015|work=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|date=February 24, 2015}}</ref> In March, Singer announced that [[Lana Condor]] was cast as [[Jubilee (comics)|Jubilation Lee]].<ref name="LanaCast">{{cite news|last1=Singer|first1=Bryan|title=Bryan Singer on Instagram: "I'd officially like to welcome our newest mutant #JubilationLee, #Jubilee @LanaCondor to #XMEN #Apocalypse"|url=https://instagram.com/p/0qVuAKxDxJ/|accessdate=March 25, 2015|publisher=[[Instagram]]|date=March 25, 2015}}</ref> In April, Singer confirmed that Hardy will portray [[Warren Worthington III|Angel]], [[Olivia Munn]] will portray [[Psylocke]], and [[Lucas Till]] will return as [[Havok (comics)|Havok]].<ref name="BenAngel">{{cite news|last1=Hewitt|first1=Chris|title=Exclusive: Bryan Singer Confirms Ben Hardy Is Angel In X-Men: Apocalypse|url=http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=43949|accessdate=April 9, 2015|publisher=Empire|date=April 9, 2015}}</ref><ref name="OliviaPsylocke">{{cite web|last1=Singer|first1=Bryan|title=Bryan Singer on Instagram: "Excited to welcome @oliviamunn as Betsy Braddock! #Psylocke #XmenApocalypse #XMEN"|url=https://instagram.com/p/1bYchvxD_p/|accessdate=April 13, 2015|publisher=[[Instagram]]|date=April 13, 2015}}</ref><ref name="LucasHavok">{{cite web|last1=Singer|first1=Bryan|title=Welcome back #lucastill #xmen #XmenApocalypse #jamesmcavoy #michaelfassbender #jenniferlawrence #nicholashoult #rosebyrne How time flies! #XmenFirstClass|url=https://instagram.com/p/1lxxZERDw4/|website=Instagram|accessdate=17 April 2015}}</ref>


===Filming===
===Filming===

Revision as of 08:07, 27 April 2015

X-Men: Apocalypse
Directed byBryan Singer
Screenplay by
  • Simon Kinberg
Story by
Produced by
Starring
Production
companies
Distributed by20th Century Fox
Release date
  • May 27, 2016 (2016-05-27) (United States)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

X-Men: Apocalypse is an upcoming American superhero film based on the fictional X-Men characters that appear in Marvel Comics. It is intended to be the sequel to 2014's X-Men: Days of Future Past and the ninth installment in the X-Men film series. Directed by Bryan Singer, with a screenplay by Simon Kinberg from a story conceived by Dan Harris, Michael Dougherty, Kinberg and Singer, the film stars James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Hoult, Evan Peters, Oscar Isaac, Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, Tye Sheridan, Rose Byrne, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Lana Condor, Ben Hardy, Olivia Munn and Lucas Till.

The film was announced by Singer in December 2013 with Kinberg, Dougherty and Harris attached to develop the story. Casting began in October 2014 with principal photography scheduled to commence in April 2015 in Montreal, Canada.

X-Men: Apocalypse is scheduled for release on May 27, 2016 in North America.

Cast

Production

Development

"It will address historical mutant-cy, meaning the deep past, mutant origins and things like that. It’s something that's always intrigued me when we think about our Gods and our history and miracles and powers."

—Bryan Singer on what will be seen in X-Men: Apocalypse.[8]

In December 2013, Bryan Singer announced X-Men: Apocalypse on the social networking service Twitter for a May 27, 2016 release.[9] In the same month, Simon Kinberg, Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty were revealed by Singer to be attached to work on the story of the film.[10] According to Singer, the film will focus on the origin of the mutants and will feature the younger version of Cyclops, Jean Grey, and Storm.[11][8] Singer also said that he was considering Gambit and a younger version of Nightcrawler to appear.[12] According to Kinberg, it will take place in 1983 and will complete a trilogy that began with X-Men: First Class.[13][14] He also said that the film is set 20 years before the first X-Men film.[14] In September 2014, 20th Century Fox officially announced that Singer will direct the film.[15]

Casting

In October 2014, casting for X-Men: Apocalypse began.[16] In November, Singer confirmed that Oscar Isaac would portray Apocalypse.[17] In December 2014, Hugh Jackman said that he was in discussions to reprise his role as Wolverine.[18][19]

In January 2015, Singer announced that Alexandra Shipp, Sophie Turner, and Tye Sheridan will portray young Storm, Jean, and Cyclops.[20] The same month, Kinberg confirmed that Rose Byrne would reprise her role as Moira MacTaggert in the film.[2] In February, Patrick Stewart stated that Ian McKellen would be returning as Magneto.[21] The same month, Kodi Smit-McPhee was cast as Nightcrawler and Ben Hardy was cast in an unspecified role.[3][22] In March, Singer announced that Lana Condor was cast as Jubilation Lee.[4] In April, Singer confirmed that Hardy will portray Angel, Olivia Munn will portray Psylocke, and Lucas Till will return as Havok.[5][6][7]

Filming

Principal photography will commence in April 2015 in Montreal, Canada.[23]

Release

X-Men: Apocalypse is scheduled to be released on May 27, 2016 in the United States.[9]

References

  1. ^ Wigler, Josh (March 23, 2015). "Jennifer Lawrence Is Done With X-Men After 'Apocalypse'". MTV News. Retrieved March 23, 2015.
  2. ^ a b Franich, Darren (January 30, 2015). "'X-Men: Apocalypse': Rose Byrne returning as Moira MacTaggert -- Exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 31, 2015.
  3. ^ a b Singer, Bryan (February 17, 2015). "Bryan Singer on Instagram: "Excited to welcome @kodismitmcphee to the cast of #XmenApocalypse as young #Nightcrawler."". Instagram. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  4. ^ a b Singer, Bryan (March 25, 2015). "Bryan Singer on Instagram: "I'd officially like to welcome our newest mutant #JubilationLee, #Jubilee @LanaCondor to #XMEN #Apocalypse"". Instagram. Retrieved March 25, 2015.
  5. ^ a b Hewitt, Chris (April 9, 2015). "Exclusive: Bryan Singer Confirms Ben Hardy Is Angel In X-Men: Apocalypse". Empire. Retrieved April 9, 2015.
  6. ^ a b Singer, Bryan (April 13, 2015). "Bryan Singer on Instagram: "Excited to welcome @oliviamunn as Betsy Braddock! #Psylocke #XmenApocalypse #XMEN"". Instagram. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  7. ^ a b Singer, Bryan. "Welcome back #lucastill #xmen #XmenApocalypse #jamesmcavoy #michaelfassbender #jenniferlawrence #nicholashoult #rosebyrne How time flies! #XmenFirstClass". Instagram. Retrieved 17 April 2015.
  8. ^ a b Stack, Tim (January 7, 2014). "X-Men: Apocalypse: Bryan Singer teases new film 'will address mutant origins' — EXCLUSIVE". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  9. ^ a b Ford, Rebecca (December 5, 2013). "Release Date Announced for X-Men: Apocalypse". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 25, 2013.
  10. ^ Singer, Bryan (December 19, 2013). "Bryan Singer on Twitter: "Late night #XMen #Apocalypse story session. #SimonKinberg @DanimalHarris @Mike_Dougherty It's snowing in Egypt!"". Twitter. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  11. ^ "'X-Men: Apocalypse' Will Star Cyclops, Jean Grey and Storm". Sci-Fi Now. May 7, 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  12. ^ "Bryan Singer revela qué mutantes regresarán en X-Men: Apocalypse". Cine Premiere (in Spanish). March 20, 2014. Retrieved February 25, 2014. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |1= (help)
  13. ^ "The Q&A with Jeff Goldsmith: X-Men: Days of Future Past Q&A". The Q & A Podcast. June 13, 2014. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  14. ^ a b Parfitt, Orlando (September 26, 2014). "X-Men Writer On Apocalypse Plot Twists, Quicksilver, Scarlet Witch And Much More (Exclusive)". Yahoo!. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  15. ^ Fleming, Jr., Mike (September 22, 2014). "Bryan Singer Set To Helm 'X-Men: Apocalypse'". Deadline. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  16. ^ Singer, Bryan (October 10, 2014). "Bryan Singer on Twitter: "The glamorous casting process begins! #XmenApocalypse". Twitter. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  17. ^ Singer, Bryan (November 24, 2014). "Bryan Singer on Twitter: "#OscarIsaac is bringing on the Apocalypse and I couldn't be more excited!"". Twitter. Retrieved November 25, 2014.
  18. ^ "Hugh Jackman - Happy Sad Confused". StageBloc. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  19. ^ "Hugh Jackman X-Men Apocalypse Return: Star Confirms Talks". Slashfilm. Retrieved 27 April 2015.
  20. ^ Singer, Bryan (January 22, 2015). "Bryan Singer on Twitter: Meet our new and brilliant young mutants: @Alexshipppp as #Storm @SophieT as #JeanGrey and @TyeSheridan as #Cyclops. #XmenApocalypse". Twitter. Retrieved January 22, 2015.
  21. ^ Mohan, Marc. "Patrick Stewart raves about Portland while discussing his new film 'Match'". Oregon Live. Retrieved February 6, 2015.
  22. ^ Kroll, Justin (February 24, 2015). "Ben Hardy Joins the Cast of 'X-Men: Apocalypse'". Variety. Retrieved February 25, 2015.
  23. ^ "X-Men returning to Montreal". CJad. September 4, 2014. Retrieved September 4, 2014.
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