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Matthew Vaughn Won't Direct X-Men: First Class Sequel - IGN
Either way this movie should be awesome.
Either way this movie should be awesome.
It looks like Matthew Vaughn has opted not to direct the sequel to his acclaimed X-Men: First Class.But that's just the tip of the iceberg on this one.
Deadline claims that Bryan Singer -- who directed the first two X-Men films and produced First Class -- is atop Fox's list to replace Vaughn, who will stay on to produce X-Men: Days of Future Past.
The site adds that Vaughn will direct a different comic book movie, The Secret Service, for Fox instead.
Fox needs to hire Vaughn's replacement soon so they can still meet the sequel's previously announced July 18, 2014 release date.
James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender,and Jennifer Lawrence are all contractually obligated to return for Days of Future Past.
Deadline claims that Bryan Singer -- who directed the first two X-Men films and produced First Class -- is atop Fox's list to replace Vaughn, who will stay on to produce X-Men: Days of Future Past.
The site adds that Vaughn will direct a different comic book movie, The Secret Service, for Fox instead.
Fox needs to hire Vaughn's replacement soon so they can still meet the sequel's previously announced July 18, 2014 release date.
James McAvoy, Michael Fassbender,and Jennifer Lawrence are all contractually obligated to return for Days of Future Past.