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Variety: Twentieth Century Fox is sinking its claws into May 1, 2009, for the release of Hugh Jackman starrer “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” which director Gavin Hood begins shooting later this year.

“Wolverine” is expected to feature many other mutants — some new to the film franchise and some from one or more of the three “X-Men” films. Liev Schreiber is reportedly in final talks to take on the role of a younger version of nemesis William Stryker, played by Brian Cox in “X2.”

This is the first time a title has been confirmed for the next chapter in the lucrative film franchise, based on the Marvel comic strip.

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