Earlier today, a report surfaced that 20th Century Fox’sX-Men: Apocalypsewill undergo reshoots in Montreal starting in January 2016. If this report turns out to be true,Hugh Jackmanwill also be present for the reshoots, returning as the belovedWolverinecharacter. That report has yet to be confirmed, but earlier today, directorBryan Singertook to hisInstagrampage, where he revealed that he has returned to the cutting room with editor John Ottman, and that a new teaser trailer is coming soon.
“Back in the cutting room w #johnottman teaser coming soon.
The director’s new photo revealed a monitor above the director and editor which features a new glimpse atJames McAvoyasProfesor Xavier, along with what appear to be breakdowns of specific cuts for the aforementionedteaser trailer.X-Men: Apocalypsewrapped production in late August, after a four-month shoot in Montreal, with 20th Century Fox already setting a August 17, 2025 release date. The highly-anticipatedsuperhero moviewill go up against Disney’s long-awaited sequelAlice Through the Looking Glass.
Since the dawn of civilization, he was worshiped as a god. Apocalypse, the first and most powerful mutant fromMarvel’sX-Menuniverse, amassed the powers of many other mutants, becoming immortal and invincible. Upon awakening after thousands of years, he is disillusioned with the world as he finds it and recruits a team of powerful mutants, including a disheartened Magneto (Michael Fassbender), to cleanse mankind and create a new world order, over which he will reign. As the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance, Raven (Jennifer Lawrence) with the help of Professor X (James McAvoy) must lead a team of young X-Men to stop their greatest nemesis and save mankind from complete destruction.
The all-star cast also includesNicholas Hoult(Beast),Rose Byrne(Moira McTaggert),Evan Peters(Quicksilver) andLucas Till(Havok), who all reprise their roles fromX-Men: First ClassandX-Men: Days of Future Pastfor the sequel. New cast members includeOscar Isaac(Apocalypse),Olivia Munn(Psylocke),Sophie Turner(Jean Grey),Alexandra Shipp(Storm),Tye Sheridan(Cyclops) andKodi Smit-McPhee(Nightcrawler).Bryan Singerdirects from a screenplay bySimon Kinberg, based on a story created byBryan Singer,Simon Kinberg,Michael DoughertyandDan Harris.
It’s possible that 20th Century Fox could attach the first teaser forX-Men: Apocalypseto upcoming movies such asThe Peanuts Movie(November 6),Victor Frankenstein(November 25),Alvin and The Chipmunks: The Road Chip(December 18) orJoy(December 25). It’s worth noting thatVictor FrankensteinstarsJames McAvoyandJoystarsJennifer Lawrence, so either one of those projects could be used to launch the trailer debut, but the studio may also attach it toJennifer Lawrence’s highly-anticipatedThe Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2on November 20. When do you think the first trailer forX-Men: Apocalypsemay debut? Take a look atBryan Singer’s new photo, and stay tuned for more on this upcoming trailer.
