Mtime News: Twentieth Century Fox's upcoming summer 3D blockbuster 'The Wolverine 2,' starring the return of Hugh Jackman, has revealed three new stills. In one, Hugh Jackman as Wolverine is seen operating in the rain in Japan; another shows his claws covered in blood with a fierce glare; the third depicts Wolverine in a snowy scene. It is reported that the first trailer of the film will be released on March 27.
The film is directed by James Mangold, known for 'Walk the Line' and '3:10 to Yuma.' Besides Hugh Jackman, the cast includes many stars. Japanese actor Hiroyuki Sanada, who previously starred in 'The Sun Also Rises' and 'The Last Samurai,' plays Shingen, while the main villain, Silver Samurai, is portrayed by actor Will Yun Lee. Two famous Japanese models, Tao Okamoto and Rila Fukushima, play Mariko and the female assassin Yukio, respectively. As the first film in the 'X-Men' live-action series to be released in 3D, it is scheduled to premiere in North America on July 26 this year, and it is expected to be introduced to mainland China.
The film is adapted from the famous bestselling comic and tells the story of Wolverine, who, after causing trouble in Canada, suffers from amnesia and is brought to Japan by a mysterious man named 'Zen.' There, he earns the trust and favor of the head of a ninja organization. The leader's son, Shingen, has two children. His daughter, Mariko, immediately catches Wolverine's eye, while his son is a master known as Silver Samurai. Since Silver Samurai is an illegitimate child of the family, he cannot officially inherit the organization. The aging leader is preparing to choose the next leader, but he does not intend for his son Shingen to take over; instead, he wishes to pass the authority to Wolverine. The ninja organization assigns a personal female bodyguard, Yukio, to Wolverine. Although she serves under Shingen, Yukio falls in love with Wolverine. However, Wolverine's true affection is for Shingen's daughter, Mariko. At the same time, under Shingen's arrangements, Mariko is to marry the Minister of Justice as a bargaining chip. This incident sparks tensions, bringing multiple forces together in Tokyo, and a major battle is about to erupt…
