Yesterday Screen Rant reported that director Bryan Singer is interested in returning to the X-Men franchise, six years after directing X2. Today we have another member of the X-Men team, Anna Paquin (who played Rogue in the first three movies), showing interest in doing another X-Men movie as well – in this case, the upcoming X-Men: First Class.
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In a recent interview with IGN, Paquin talked a bit about the X-Men movies she’s starred in so far, and commented on her potential return to the series. When X-Men: First Class was first announced, Variety reported that the characters most likely to appear in the film would be Rogue, Iceman, Angel, Jubilee, Colossus and Shadowcat, amongst others. So does Paquin see herself returning as Rogue in the First Class spin-off?:
“Absolutely. Yeah… I would hope I could do a little bit more action next time, though. I kind of find it ironic that I did three big action films and did, actually, no action whatsoever. I mean I got some really amazing emotional story moments, but I didn’t really get to do the physical stuff.”
“You know, as much as I loved doing those films I was kind of like, ‘OK, so when do I get to beat someone up? When do I get to steal some powers?’ You know Sookie [Paquin's True Blood character] gets to do more action than Rogue ever did. So I’m just putting that out there. More action please, for next time.”
On top of the possible First Class character roster given by Variety, Screen Rant writer Rob Keyes speculated – based on the information we have about past and future X-Men projects – that the First Class line-up will probably include the likes of Beast, Cyclops, Emma Frost, Jean Grey and Storm. Sadly, according to X-Men producer Lauren Shuler-Donner, the ever-popular Gambit will not appear in X-Men: First Class, mainly due to continuity issues (although as Rob Keyes pointed out in his post, Donner’s reasoning doesn’t make much sense).
Screen Rant also reported on Gambit actor Taylor Kitsch’s suggestion of a possible X-Men spinoff featuring Gambit and Rogue. Kitsch said he would love to work with Paquin, and that it would be cool to have Gambit and Rogue in a film together. However, as Rob Keyes again pointed out, in the continuity of the existing X-Men movies, Rogue is introduced twenty years after Gambit’s appearance in X-Men Origins: Wolverine, which would mean (if we follow continuity) a huge age gap between the two lovers.
Personally, I think they should just leave out the Gambit/Rogue relationship, simply because it poses too much of a problem for the established X-Men continuity. Although I’m not opposed to the idea of more X-Men spin-offs (even though Wolverine didn’t turn out as well as I’d hoped), I would much rather them just continue on with the continuity established by the X-Men trilogy. To put it simply: they should forge ahead and make X-Men 4 using all the characters we know already (including Paquin as Rogue) while hopefully introducing a few new ones.
What about you – would you like to see Anna Paquin reprise her role as Rogue in another X-Men movie? Do you think the character could fit into X-Men: First Class?
X-Men: First Class is currently slated for release sometime in 2010.
Source: IGN and Variety
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I actually think making First Class a sequel would be a better idea, though obviously it wouldnt really be the first class story. I guess what I am saying is I would rather get a X4 focusing on the young cast than trying to shoehorn in another stakeless prequel.
I feel they’ve made a few mistakes with all of the x-men movies and while I will still go see any spinoff or sequel that is produced, I don’t see myself truely being excited for another x-men film until the reboot the continuity and start fresh again.
@dannyboy
That was not the same actor in Smallville; that was his twin brother.
I think Bryan Singer should come back for his role as director for “The X-Men” and make X-Men 4 and bring the disappointed fans from the third one to watch the fourth one and continue the series with a big bang. Just like with Sam Raimi making Spider-Man 4 and correcting his mistakes from the third one, Bryan Singer should do the same thing with X-Men 4 and correct the mistakes that Bret Ratner did with X3. On a other note, I do like the ideas of spin-off prequels like Wolverine and Deadpool, but having a prequel for each character is just too much to handle. The X-Men First Class movie just doesn’t sound like a good idea to me. But I guess we just have to wait and see what happens.
I dunno. We never saw Rogue in any of the X-Men movies, if you ask me. Unless Rogue just smirked and cried/whimpered a lot in the comics, which, uh, she didn’t. Well ok, she smirked, but usually after kicking some chump’s ass.
What we saw in these movies was not any Rogue I’m familiar with, even from before she got Ms. Marvel’s powers.
Here’s the thing with an X-Men IV versus an X-Men: First Class prequel. The prequel won’t cost anywhere near as much as an X-Men IV would because of the expense involved in the cast. The potential profit from the prequel is probably far greater than anything X-Men IV could deliver. I don’t think anyone is going to convince Fox execs to see things any differently.
No offense to Anna Paquin, but I honestly hope they recast Rogue for someone who looks more similar to the Rogue from the comics. In fact, the Rogue from the movies should be altogether redone to fit the comics better.
If it is gonna be X-Men first class then make it the FIRST CLASS!!! No Emma no Kitty and hell no to Rogue just the characters who really are the first class. Dont mess it up this time, I mean I kinda like the idea of “starting all over with the franchise.”
The main cast of X-Men first class is Xavier, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, and most likely Emma Frost.
Donner says that they’re hoping to make First Class an on going series. Also saying that Gambit will not be in the First movie but very well could be in the sequel because he has a relationship with Storm.
I have to say I am veruy confused about Rogue being in X-Men f.c she would be way to young unless they have her come back from the future or maybe they’ll have Storm telling her about the good ol days lol. So yes I am confused about the Rogue thing.
I think this may in fact take place after the events of X3 and not be a prequel.
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Matt, I think your right as far as X-MEN 4 but not X-MEN First Class. The main characters of the movie have already been decided as the script is almost finished or already completed.
It also has been confirmed by many including X-Men producer Lauren Shuler-Donner, that this would be a prequel to the first X-MEN movie. Which would make the main cast Xavier, young Cyclops, Jean, Beast, Storm, and maybe Emma Frost. This isn’t speculation it’s fact.
Nick,
Thanks for clearing that up for me.
Anytime dude =)
Personally I think they should just stop making X-Men movies. Hopefully the current contract will run out soon and marvel can “re-boot” the whole damn franchise through their studio. They really did ignore the source material didn’t they. I think the best thing to come out of all the X-Men movies was Hugh Jackman as Wolvie. I mean, don’t get me wrong, they were pretty entertaining movies to someone who doesn’t follow or know the source material. Who knows. All I know is Batman and Ironman got it right! Hulk was good too. Can’t believe it didn’t do better. Just an opinion.
Trust me, I’ve thought about the whole rebooting thing..I really have but…I really believe if the writers and people behind the scenes will get there acts together they could save the the franchise. Make it better for those who love the comics and those who are only aware of the movies.
Although I love Hugh Jackman as Wolverine I must say he isn’t totally true the character either. Wolverine in the comics is short lol, Jackman is 6′ something. Which don’t get me wrong that doesn’t really make to much of a difference to me. Plus I swear if I see another Wolverine centered story before I see a more Storm, Cyclops, Gambit, X-Men as a whole centered movie I’ll scream. Enough with the Wolverine!
This is just me, but i would like to see Fox Studios, and Bryan Singer get their heads in the game and make a X-men 4 and anymore sequels. Theres plenty of comics to make a movie outta of, not to mention characters. And why not reuse Gambit who could join the team, or even Blob etc. Then again, i wouldnt mind a reboot of the franchise except the fact that they might replace Hugh Jackman as Wolverine.
Beast can’t be in X-Men: First Class as in X2 he still appeared to be a normal human. I wish we could see a pure sequel or re-boot, either would do it for me. I personally think it’s about time for us to see Apocalypse or at least Mister Sinister. As with the Superman films, using the same villain every movie gets old… quick. It’s ok to have a villain working behind the scenes, much like Dr. Doom in Fantastic Four 2. It gives the film more than one antagonist, while giving it a nice sub-plot. So yeah to hell with first class. The only “X-Men Origin” I’m looking forward to is Deadpool. I’m pissed with the crappy job they did with Nightcrawler in X2 and I don’t think Gambit can hold a movie up on his own. I think if you have a X-Men movie you can easily make Gambit a strong part of the plot but I don’t see how you can give him a movie that will have a substantial amount of action.
Anna Paquin as Rogue was a real treat for all the fans of the beautiful mutant. I both love the actress and the character she played. I hope she will be more on following movies of the X-Men
Daniele, it would be great if we got to see Rogue absorb Ms. Marvel’s powers and see her really kick butt and fly. But i guess thats asking Fox too much.
Rogue and Ms.Marvel had been kicking each other’s butt 23 (more or less) years ago. I don’t know if it would be good on the movie. They are good girls and they fight side-by-side for years. To learn how they settled their scores, read Ms.Marvel numbers 9,10 and 11
I remembered one episode from the 90’s X-men animated series where Mystique uses Rogue to absorb Ms. Marvel’s powers for her own advantage. Maybe one idea for a X-men sequel to have someone like Mr. Sinister blackmail Rogue into doin something like that. But as far fetched that may sound, maybe just have Rogue absorb other mutant’s powers for a short time and use them like she did on X-men Evolution animated series.
I think gambit and rouge story line should go ahead, the last 3 films sucked arse, poor rouge was nerfed beyond belief.
I say a stand a along film thats true to the comics and get the rouge we know from the comics and the cartoon and getsomeone who is smoking hot to play her.
xmen origins was good if we use that a start to create restore xmen to we could easly pull off a rouge and gambit side story line in the mix.
fox being fox they will probably bring out another nerfed and back to basics story line, which I wont be watching.
I would love to see Rogue and Gambit together. Gambit is my all time favorite X-Men and Rogue is one of my favorite X-Women (along with Storm). I don’t care about continuity, I want to see them together. NOW! By the way, I would love to see Anna reprise her role as Rogue. I love her as Rogue. She does a good job. I too would like her to have more action scenes. I personally don’t understand how it is you could have Rogue in a movie with no action. All she has is that emotional relationship crap with Iceman (which by the way why is she dating him in the movies? I’ve always been confused about that.) I want the film to show Rogue and Mystique’s relationship and Rogue’s time with the Brotherhood. I also would love to see Ms. Marvel in the film briefly too so that we can have Rogue and her have their iconic fight where Rogue permanently takes her powers. I wish I was in charge of storylines. Gambit wouldn’t have been in Wolverine in the first place. That was the most random thing ever…
I changed my mind. I think The next one can be a complete re-boot and bring back Patrick Stewart. Use the story that the other movies were an alternate timeline and make the new one the right way.
All i can say is that i want ethier a X-men 4 and further sequels to follow, or just reboot the franchise with only keeping Patrick Stewart and Hugh Jackman reprising their roles. Wolverine was ok as a stand- alone movie and a Deadpool would be great too, but do they really need to make sequels to them? Worst of all, forget about X-men: First Class. Like i said, i rather see a sequel or reboot cause i want to see the X-men in their prime, not as teenagers.
Well in the third X-Men movie, we all see Iceman developing a closer relationship with Kitty, and growing apart from Rogue. And even though Rogue had taken the cure, you can see the disappointment in Iceman’s face in the end of the movie. So maybe that’s a sign that Iceman and Rogue are slowly coming to an end, and making room for Gambit. If they make a 4th X-Men movie…which I doubt they will, that would be perfect timing for Gambit to make his appearance. That’s true too. But as we see, Logan was obviously a lot older than Rogue was in the movies. But she slowly adapted to adulthood and seemed mature up to his level in the third X-Men film…almost. And in the X-Men Origins movie, Logan looked a lot older than Gambit…and he probably was, so basically Logan is much older than the both of them. So if we do the math, even though Gambit and Rogue may have a huge age difference, it may still work out with both of them being adults. I mean, have you guys not seen the Star Wars Movies? Anakin…and Padme…can you not say there was a huge age difference there? It still worked out for them. Gambit and Rogue (Taylor and Anna) being in a movie together is definitely a MUST and it’s something the X-Men fans WANT to see.
I think us fans need to relise that fox is set on making mainstream movies out of the comic, which would mean continued films be nerfed for a dumber audience, if we could get a a different company to buy our the licences that fox has over xmen it should be possible get a film that could be made for the fans and do xmen comic and the cartoon justice.
X-men 1 = good
x-men 2 = great
x-men 3 = not so good
x-men origins = HORRIBLE
At this point these movies are just getting worse and worse. I would just stop and wait 20 years for a reboot but you know that wont fly with the studio.
Personally, I would just pretend x-men origins never happened but i know the studio wont do that. I would like to see gambit, nightcrawler, and beast in the next one; being as to how they are great x-men characters that offer a lot of depth to their personalities.
If it takes place in the past, before x-men 1, you can include gambit and keep the whole continuity going. Besides the older mutanats are much better characters and actors than teh yuonger ones. A movie centralized around iceman, rogue, kitty, shawdowcat, collusus, etc would BOMB in the theaters- critically moreover than financially- than a movie with the older characters.
I read up that they DO INDEED plan on having the older characaters and i hope they stay loyal to that statement.
Here we can spawn off into a different story and replace some of the older actors(such as Halle Berry because you know she is going to want more air time and more money) with younger ones.
Wolverine DOES NOT need to be in the movie..adding gambit, bringing back nightcrawler, beast, and Cyclops would def make up for Wolverine with the fans. You can also go another route with the villain and not sign on the cockeyed “Sir” Ian McKEllan; as he will want more money and more airtime. Here they can go with a villain like Mr. Sinister who was also very very popular. even Apololypse wouldnt be that bad of an idea if they can manage to pull it off correctly.
Main thing would be to come up with a good story and have it centralize around one mutant (Gambit, Cyclops, Jean for example)…if tehy do it right they might be able to squeeze out 1 more decent flick from teh franchise.
FOr the movie to be good
Old chracaters (Gambit, cyclops,s beast, nightcrawler etc) IN
Young Chracaters(ROgue, ICEman, shadowcast, Jubilee, ect) OUT
WOlverine DOES NOT need to be in the movie
Magneto DOES NOT need to be the villain
Addition of Gambit, nightcrawler, Beast, and keeping Cyclops should sustain fans.
Halle Berry, Ian McCellan, the guy that plays Cyclops could be recasted if they are asking for too much money or airtime
Throw in a new villain like Mr. Sinister or Apocolypse (but please try and limit the amount of CGI)
Prequel will suceed sequel will fail
Bryan Singer does not need to come back…need a visionary director like Del Toro, Abrams, even Joss whedon from Buffy….Need someone that is capable of creating an entire new world in his mind and implementing it on screen.
Think more STORY and less ACTION…but dont get me wrong action IS NEEDED
Maybe a darker atmosphere rather than a lighter atmosphere will work.
Must have the movie centralize around 1 character. Maybe it could be about Gambit and how and why he left teh X-men and what happened to him before X-men 1,2,3…or about Beast (although I dont think the audience would be as interestedin Beast role)…Cyclops would also work (but please recast the actor)
Just a few thoughts
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