Deadline Sensing a possible opening with Hugh Jackman because The Wolverine lost its director and a plan to shoot in Japan turned precarious, Universal Pictures has offered Jackman the huntsman role in Snow White and the Huntsman. The Rupert Sanders-directed film has Kristen Stewart and Charlize Theron ready to star. Also, I've heard Universal is in talks with Hossein Amini to come aboard and do some script work on a project slated to begin production mid-September.
Whether Jackman accepts is unclear. Jackman would obviously have to be paid a premium to pump up the star power of a film that will reach theaters after its rival, Relativity Media's The Brothers Grimm: Snow White. That film has Julia Roberts playing the evil queen, but unproven thesps Armie Hammer and Lily Collins in the leads. Clearly, Jackman's priority is his signature razor-clawed X-Men mutant hero. He has been very hands on developing The Wolverine with screenwriter Christopher McQuarrie, and he himself drafted Darren Aronofsky, who exited earlier this month. Jackman and the studio are just getting started on finding a replacement. I've heard names like Duncan Jones, director of the well-reviewed Source Code, and David Slade, the Twilight Saga: Eclipse helmer who was in the mix before Aronofsky got hired.
What makes Huntsman a possibility is that Fox doesn't have to rush The Wolverine. The studio is bullish on this summer's X-Men Origins: First Class to keep the franchise vibrant, and Fox has plenty of tent pole action for 2012. Read More
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But according to Variety this is but a "pipe dream"...
Variety_JLD SWATH folks, we'd heard about Hugh Jackman here, too. With his sked and salary, don't count on it; a pipe-dream scenario for Universal
Updated GosspCop Hugh Jackman has been offered the lead male role in 'Snow White and the Huntsman', a source close to the actor confirms this. He has not yet signed on to the project which will be directed by Rupert Sanders and slated to open production later this year.
Production Update via Larry411 Latest on SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN, Hugh Jackman offered Huntsman:
STATUS: Mid-September 2011
LOCATION: London - Scotland - Germany
PRODUCER: Joe Roth - Palak Patel
WRITER: Evan Daugherty - Hossein Amini
DIRECTOR: Rupert Sanders
LP: Sam Mercer
CAST: Charlize Theron - Kristen Stewart
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40 comments:
Hugh will be great for this role!!! I love to see that happen.
Hugh would b an amazing huntsman! He does TOUGH very well!
S I'm out of the loop is it true or false drama.. Were there OTR leaks? I saw possible mention on the OTR post if so I'm peed off! If it's true I hope someone draws blood revenge for KS& hunts the sh@theads down!
Please Jack do it! ! !
@Disliker Yes, alongside the BD leaks.
He's so hunky! That would be a good role for him!
I like Hugh Jackman esp his hosting of Oscar
good choice but as always grain of salt.
Isn't there any way for Kristen to get out of it? To me it all sounds like a sinking ship. Hugh Jackman? Oh, please. He is more of an action hero than an actor. Kristen should work with artists not with business people. You know what I mean? Craftmenship or what's the word in english?
wolverine! cool.
i sort of dont see him taking the role but it would be kind of cool to see him in a movie with kristen.
we will have to wait and see what other actors they have lined up and who ends up taking the role.
from kevin.
Love Hugh...hope he gets it but Rob might be a little jealous of K, I remember he loved Hugh's dancing and was supposed to do a movie that I guess now has fallen through(I couldn't picture Rob in a loincloth anyway!ha ha).
I was kidding about Rob being jealous BTW!I'm sure if Hugh does it they will all have plenty of time to hang out in Europe!
That would be really great if he takes it, he has the look and he is very hot
@anon 5:04 It's not a sinking ship, it's a work in progress with a beautiful, charismatic Oscar winner and another beautiful, insanely popular actress already on board. Loved Alice in Wonderland, it was a visual feast, and I bet Rupert Sanders could nail it. I'm so excited for SWATH!
@anon5:05 its all about strategy. Balance is very important. PLs, don't under..estimate Kristen's business people. Its really a perfect step for Kristen.
S, love Hugh J, too. He's perfect for the role!
Mujhiko
OMG,I hope this is true.We were talking about this 2-3 weeks ago right ladies and gentlemen.I think Universal are reading your blog S.
It is going to perfect.Can't wait.
Oh!that will be great!i could definitely picture hugh with Kristen chemistry on-screen!but I hope that it’s not just a ‘pipe of dream’.i mean hugh is perfect (beside VM)his jaw can slate your eyes into pieces!lol.joke side.but if he takes down the role than I hope universal finds the huntsman really quick yet the actor has to be great for the huntsman roles.i think universal is more focusing on the huntsman role,I know it’s because huntsman is the lead character…but they have to cast the prince too!the relativity’s version is already get their leading actors,esp.julia Roberts and armie hammer as the prince?god that is too perfect!lol.and if universal is too focusing on the huntsman roles,they will left behind by the relativity’s cast,for me if I’m on a charge to pick the cast for SWATH,I will def.casting the prince roles first and than the supporting roles,if the huntsman has yet not be finded.because they begin filming this august=3 month to casting for SWATH film.and if they don’t do it very fast than maybe universal has to drop out…but I don’t think so.so we have to support this movie to be great and successful ,not just because of Kristen,it’s because we as a fan of robsten have to make this vesion of SW to be stand out and defending both SWATH and brothers grimm from the haters if they makes a controversy battle for both of the films. lol sorry for the long comment everyone!.---LARA
About Hugh salary,Universal will pay him whatever he asked.They offer it to him, so in other words they want him badly.If he's on board,this will bank a lot of money in BO.
It remains to be seen whether Hugh Jackman would accept the role and what changes they make to the script. It seems there are a lot of deets to be ironed out. Anyway, Deadline is more reliable than variety. And of course I'd love to see Hugh in SWATH. I am just waiting for the cast to finalised and filming to start before I get my hopes up.
oh yes please. hugh would be great!!!
Dream on! I do not know how high his price tag is but I bet it´s around 8 figures.
It would be interesting though.
Karina.
BesideYou,lol, the loin cloth! somehow just now, I felt like I was back in Hawaii w/the natives...&yeah bb, they're always restless,woohoo, lmao!...Hugh would be great as the HHH (Hunky Handsome Huntsman), oh well, salt shaker I guess...maybe it could be 4H....Hunky Handsome Huntsman Hugh...try saying that fast 4 times,haha...I'm so lame...mahalo for the SWATH update S! aloha y'all...
I can see Hugh Jackman, I guess. How about Ralph Fiennes?
S thanks for the update... I was confused! I am absolutely devestated that someone would leak that as well... It does seem too coincidental... That is horrible. I hope they catch the "dic$s" as rob had said about BD leaks. Just awful! I sometimes wonder if K would do twilight again after all this crap ppl give her. She is amazing for so young... Have ppl seen her in WTR... That alone is amazing. Man this just peeved me beyond belief! Sorry had to vent!
@malia ur 4 H comment funny! Lol
I am beyond pissed at OTR leaks.I did not know this happened until I read the comments here!
This goes to show the psychos out there are trying to hurt our bby girl.
S do you have any idea if the authorities are doing something about this? This clearly is borderline dangerous.I´m asking you because this is the only site I browse.
Thank you if you can shed some light about this!
Karina.
Hugh Jackman....yummy! Would be a truly stellar cast if he joins up. Fingers crossed, even if odds are against it.
I hope Hugh Jackman take this role, he's my fave actor too...GO WOLVERINE!!!
fanboy
Just learnt here there's other leaks from Kristen's movie?! What's wrong with these people? Don't they know they're targeting the most generous young girl in Hollywood? I learnt Kristen has been involved in many charity projects for helpless people. Stop hurting her because one day you'll regret what you've done.
Not counting on it but Hugh is a very charming and funny dude. Everybody loves him, male or female. It would be great if he comes on board.
This is turning into People's "the most beautiful people" 2011, a knock-out cast!
Just noticed the Status Update! I really hope HJ accepts the role!!! I would love to see him in this movie!
didn't r and k sing with hugh in japan or something?
Mid September? Meaning Kris will be filming into November and she will be doing all the traveling for breaking dawn as well as on the road. Sounds like she will be overworked! And that really doesn't sound fun I think the new schedule for shooting will cause a few probe on her personal schedule :(?
Yah! I heard about the karaoke with R/K and Hugh~ Well, they can do that again when R visits the set, it should be fun...lol!
Hugh - a good choice but he is too handsome to be the Huntsman, Snow White may fall for him instead...hahaha, just kidding!
God, there's OTR leaks? Why? Is the one who leaks the materials a Kristen hater? Whoever did these is disgusting!!~
Mon
@ANon 8.49/Karina I believe Summit wrote letters to blogs which posted the leaked BD images, sent out Cease and Desist orders. (Don't know about OTR produ's move. I feel their legal team is doing something, I'm just not privy to exactly what. Let's just help them and 'police ourselves.'
Oh no,Rob will be so jealous if Kristen gets to work with Hugh...Lol,Rob was excited to think he would be doing UC with Hugh but sadly nothing has come of it and I think Rob's getting a bit too old to do it now...
It would be great if Hugh took the part...Kristen and Charlize,how can he turn that down?..Two outstanding,beautiful actresses in 1 movie.
Hot! :)
Omg Hugh Jackman and Kristen! please..please US, iam dying here.
two of my favorite actress working together plus wolverine---WOW :)))))
Oh wow i forgot about Hugh. love him and he would b perfect for the roll
Thanks S you are on top of things, please rest, don´t want you to get sick.
Karina.
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