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Hugh Jackman's last X-Men film, The Wolverine 3 begins filming, and it's going to be R-rated

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 10 February 2017, 1:50 IST

Hugh Jackman fans might want to sit down for this bit. The hunky Australian superstar who made a name slicing through Magneto/Striker's baddies has begun shooting for his last X-Men film. Cue the tears.

For those with a brain, a set of eyes and a throbbing heart would surely attest that an X-Men film without the gorgeous Jackman seething in anger would feel rather empty. Producer Simon Kinberg has revealed the upcoming third installment of the Wolverine superhero film series will be R-Rated and the boldest film of the franchise. "It's a very radical, bold, different Wolverine than you've ever seen in any of these movies," he said.

While he did not confirm whether Patrick Stewart would reprise his role as the older (and notably bald) Charles Xavier in the film, he did confirm that it would be R-rated, teasing the setting and tone.

"I'm not sure what I'm allowed to say about that. I will agree with you that Patrick Stewart was rumored to be a part of that film," the producer shared. "It takes place in the future, and as you and others have reported, it is an R-rated movie. It's violent, it's kind of like a 'western' in its tone. It's just a very cool, different film."

Those who have seen the last two solo Wolverine films would agree that this is a much-needed change.

The Wolverine 3, which is the last of the series, also stars Boyd Holbrook, Richard E. Grant, Stephen Merchant and Eriq Lasalle. It is slated to open in US theatres on 3 March 2017.

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With PTI inputs

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Edited by Aishwarya Yerra

First published: 12 May 2016, 6:09 IST
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