Fans are going crazy over the new "Wolverine 3" set photos of Hugh Jackman with a scruffy beard and a nice suit, which are fueling rumors that the final "Wolverine" movie will follow the "Old Man Logan" storyline. But will "Wolverine 3" simply be an adaptation of Mark Millar's comic book story arc, or is there more to Hugh Jackman's last outing as the mutant than "Old Man Logan?"
Hugh Jackman's "Wolverine 3" Beard Confirms "Old Man Logan" Storyline?
Just Jared has just revealed new "Wolverine 3" set photos showing a suited Hugh Jackman with a greying beard. The Hugh Jackman images immediately fueled speculations that the film will follow Mark Millar's "Old Man Logan" storyline which features an older Wolverine going on a road trip with a blind Hawkeye. In addition to that, Wolverine's nemesis in Mark Millar's "Old Man Logan" is none other than the Hulk. However, fans shouldn't expect a page-by-page live action adaptation of Mark Millar's "Old Man Logan," because the last "Wolverine" film could pit a completely different villain against Hugh Jackman.
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Will Hugh Jackman's Wolverine Take On Mister Sinister?
The "X-Men: Apocalypse" post-credits scene offered a hint as to what could happen in "Wolverine 3." The scene follows a mysterious man retrieving a vial of Wolverine's blood from the Weapon X facility. He then places it inside a briefcase labeled "ESSSEX CORP," a possible reference to Nathaniel Essex aka Mister Sinister (via CinemaBlend).
The retrieval of the Weapon X DNA may have also suggested that a Wolverine clone will be created and introduced in "Wolverine 3." There have been rumors that female Wolverine clone X-23 will finally make her live-action debut, and "Wolverine 3" casting news have previously confirmed the possibility. So will "Wolverine 3" be a loose adaptation of Mark Millar's "Old Man Logan" with different characters?
Mark Millar Confirms "Wolverine 3" Is "Old Man Logan" Adaptation
Last year, "Old Man Logan" writer Mark Millar spoke to IGN about "Wolverine 3," confirming he knows what the film will be about. However, he chose to tease about it by referring to Hugh Jackman's declaration at the San Diego Comic-Con. Nevertheless, fans can rest assured that an "Old Man Logan" adaptation could happen, since Mark Millar stated that "Wolverine 3" can easily work without Hawkeye or the Hulk because "they're not important to the story."
"Wolverine 3" is directed by James Mangold and also stars Patrick Stewart and Richard E. Grant. The film is scheduled for release on March 3, 2017.
