New details of the upcoming Magneto film (Spoilers)

[jmc247]

MTV caught up with producer Avi Arad who provided some insight into the upcoming X-Men spin-off, Magento, based on the character from the franchise:

"Think of meeting him in [the first X-Men movie] as a young boy in a concentration camp. What happens to his life after the war?" he teased of the film's plot. Arad quickly answered his own question, telling MTV News that the flick will follow Magneto discovering "if [his powers are] real or not and the whole journey of [his] survival as a young man."

Directed and co-written by Batman Begins scribe David Goyer, the prequel has all sorts "of opportunities for the kind of things that [will] make [it] interesting," Arad contended, including a look at his early friendship with and ultimate rift from Charles Xavier, the mutant who would later become the leader of the X-Men.

Given Magneto is already the head of the militant mutant organization known as The Brotherhood in the first film, will the prequel detail the steps he takes to form that alliance, perhaps highlighting such mutants as Sabertooth and Rebecca Romijn's Mystique. "[Some] amazing surprises that happen in his life [are in store]," Arad coyly answered.

http://www.superheroflix.com/news/14/19814.php


20$ says the Magneto in his late 20s to early 30s is going to be banging Mystique. They laid the ground work for that in the other three films. Likely they will have some kind of love triangle with Magda. That might give Marvel a change to fill in Lorna, Wanda, and Pietro's conception. I also wonder what Sabertooth will be up to.

[Samuraixsithlord]

Are Wanda and Pietro going to be in it, that would be awesome. Of cources we're going to have Gambit fans harping about him being in it too.

[Nyssane]

I hope Frenzy appears.

[Jesse Newcomb]

I hope Dazzler appears.

[Syzygy]

These spinoffs often flop terribly. Catwoman and Elektra come to mind.

[Erik Lehnsherr]

Catwoman and Elektra aren't as big as Magneto in the millienium era. It should be the best Marvel film after the Spider-Man and two X films.

[The Fury]

Catwoman and Elektra aren't as big a Magneto in the millienium era. It should be the best Marvel film after the Spider-Man and two X films.
Not a hard feat....depending on personal preference (I liked Hulk).

Besides, weren't Catwoman and Elektra bad films?

[jmc247]

Besides, weren't Catwoman and Elektra bad films?

They were terrible films, and I am fans of both characters.

Fox was quite impressed with the Magneto script which is why they have been pushing things quickly and have given the film a good sized budget to pick up even some pricy actors like Rebecca Romijn and word is they want one more right now un-named high priced actor. Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart will be in it for a little while as well.

I suspect the real success or failure of this movie is going to rest on what actor they chose for 20s and 30s Magneto. The director is decient going by what I saw from Batman Begins and his most recient film out last month and both Marvel and Fox really like the script of Magneto so far.

[jmc247]

Has Goyer found his Magneto?

Over the last few weeks, we've gotten emails from various sources regarding who David Goyer has in mind to star as Magneto in the X-Men spin-off movie. Official casting news is way off but the rumor mill has Justin Chatwin's name popping up over and over again. You'll most likely remember him as the son of Tom Cruise's character in War of the Worlds.

Coincidentally, Justin was in the David Goyer directed, The Invisible as well. Did Goyer see something in this kid that we didn't see in War of the Worlds? Or is this just wishful thinking on the part of Justin's manager?

http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_ezine&task=read&page=1&category=1&article=2493



While Arad searches for an actor to play the young Magneto, he can only hope the casting will match that of Robert Downey, Jr., who Arad says is a perfect fit to play Tony Stark/Iron Man. “I think he is Tony. He is cool, he is quick, he is sexy,” Arad said in praise of his lead actor. “Tony Stark was this guy who could get away with anything. He had this dual life and you need an amazing actor to play this dual character without superpowers. You have to be two men with one heart.”

http://www.mtvmoviesblog.com/2007/05/15/x-men-spin-off-magneto-to-reveal-anti-hero-origin-story/


Chatwin was certainly decient in Invisible, but he wouldn't be my first choice for the role.

[Erik Lehnsherr]

Not a hard feat....depending on personal preference (I liked Hulk).

Besides, weren't Catwoman and Elektra bad films?

Oh yeah..they both sucked but Magneto has one of the greatest origin stories in comic history. And he's the top villian in Marvel. The movie will be successful.

[Brian M.]

Catwoman and Elektra aren't as big a Magneto in the millienium era. It should be the best Marvel film after the Spider-Man and two X films.

Exactly, it's kinda hard to relate to their stories. The Magneto story is one of the most tradgic in all of comics. It should be a great movie, I have high hopes for this film.

[Atom_basher]

even though i never saw Hannibal rising for some reason i think the guy who played young Hannibal would do good based on how he looks

[cable guy]

Oh yeah..they both sucked but Magneto has one of the greatest origin stories in comic history.

His tragic origin, (what made him what he is today) would be the selling points.

Hopefully the X-Men films gave him enough popularity to the mainstream public.

[Erik Lehnsherr]

Trust me..it will all work out. Until then...here's the Family Ties that bind:

Part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkNd2Rf9XsI
Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17i7nMqrT-8

[Rivka]

Erik Lehnhserr, JMC, Brian, Cable Guy, I agree with you!

And thanks for the links to "Family Ties" -- I haven't seen those cartoons in a long time. Recall that Avi Arad was one of the producers of the FOX cartoon back then, and he's executive producer of the Magneto movie as well.

As I've said in previous posts, I might be too trusting and in awe of Marvel right now. Maybe I'm being a fool, but I also think Marvel's comics, the publishing division, will continue to be fair and treat Magneto and his history and characterization with respect.

Magneto's story is still one of the most cutting-edge in all of comics, maybe even scifi literature. Marvel has this incredible property, one of the most compelling and sophisticated stories in comics, and in the past the editors and writers (in the 1990s and then again in 2003) have squandered this gift, or worse, tried to destroy it. But I think current Marvel (Buckely, Quesada, Bogart, Alonso, Brevoort) at long last recognize the treasure that is Magneto, and his story, and instead of spending all their time trying to smash the character into a one-dimensional monster, or removing his Holocaust history or Jewish identity, they rather plan ways to incorporate Magneto as he is, to use the many ways his story resonates in the real world. I'm thinking of a post-Civil War Marvel Universe, and the continuing story of mutants post-Decimation.

Anyway, sorry for the Magneto Defense. But I agree, this movie looks good, and you can't judge a director or writer by their past projects when dealing with comic book movies. For example, Ang Lee is one of the greatest directors alive today, but his HULK was lacking. Whereas Sam Raimi was considered a light-weight, and Spider-Man fans were very negative when it was first announced he would direct the Spider-Man films, but he turned out to be an excellent choice and has done a great job.

[Ice_Cold_Emma_Frost]

Trust me..it will all work out. Until then...here's the Family Ties that bind:

Part I: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkNd2Rf9XsI
Part II: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17i7nMqrT-8

LOL "I told you never to call me at work"

[Erik Lehnsherr]

LOL "I told you never to call me at work"

Yeah..when is it a crime to call your twin brother at work? Str8 comedy.:D

[Magneto Rocks]

Magneto, as one of my favourite comic characters ever and in my opinion the second best villain in comics after the Good Doctor, deserves an awe inspiring film to due tribute to the character's rich and deep mythos. I adored Ian McKellan's performance. Like, fell in love with it, thought he was absolutely completely perfect for the role. Chances are, whoever they get, I'll still be disappointed- though I'd love to see Ian in the movie, even a little. Even for a voice over or something.

For sheer potential, this movie is almost unmatched. But I won't lie- I fear what we get may be much much weaker.

I'm hearing much talk of Xavier being a World War 2 soldier who liberates the camp, not sure how I feel about that ...

I'd love to get a teaser with Ian McKellan narrating as though writing a book or whatever, opening with

"THe name the humans give me is Erik Magnus Lensherr..."

Then quick flashes, narrating more, teasing with his life and ending with

"The name the humans give me is Erik Magnus Lensherr...."

"But my real name is...

Magneto"

[Monty_Cristo]

cynical maybe but how are they going to find a younger actor charismatic enough to follow Ian McKellan? he pretty much made the Magneto role his own. that's all that i'm worried about.

P.S. have they ever done this; give a solo movie to a fictional villain (that was part of a larger series)? i can't think of any off-the-top of my head. maybe 'Hook' counts.

[CaptainCanada]

This has a lot of potential; it would certainly be quite different from all the other comic book films that have been done.

Also: Magneto gets his own movie. Take that, Doom!

I don't imagine that Magneto's kids will appear; we know from the film series that they don't have any role in the story, and in the case of Quicksilver and the Scarlet Witch they're probably off-limits because of the potential Avengers film.

[Archer]

Yeah..when is it a crime to call your twin brother at work? Str8 comedy.:D


How have I never seen that before . . . genius! "We shall not fall victim to a psychotic biologist" . . . I really need to watch the X-Men cartoons, especially as a Magneto fan.

[CaptainCanada]

How have I never seen that before . . . genius! "We shall not fall victim to a psychotic biologist" . . . I really need to watch the X-Men cartoons, especially as a Magneto fan.
I still remember when Wolverine was transformed by the High Evolutionary how much I was freaked out.

[mgs]

for all that is good and holy, if i have to deal with everyone in the world, for like 2 years (production to movie) saying Mag-NEETO, I am going to go insane!!!!

but it's okay, I'm going to start a petition that if it's okay to pronounce his name that way instead of Mag-Neto (like a magnet), then it should be okay to pronounce Wolverine, Wolf-er-IN-E:

Wolf
er
IN, as in pork rind, or behind.
E, a hard e, like a squeal of delight from a young person.

[Matthew K.]

ugh...yeah, no.

[Erik Lehnsherr]

How have I never seen that before . . . genius! "We shall not fall victim to a psychotic biologist" . . . I really need to watch the X-Men cartoons, especially as a Magneto fan.

I wish they would release the series on DVD once and for all. No more BS. And post #23 may be the strangest post in CBR history.

[Matthew K.]

I wish they would release the series on DVD once and for all. No more BS. And post #23 may be the strangest post in CBR history.

they'd make mad $ on the DVD if they got it out properly (unless Marvel sold the rights or something previously).

if you mean my posts i was talking about the petition...for pronounciation

[mgs]

And post #23 may be the strangest post in CBR history.

well, I've had this fight before and to my memory, I think the best explanation someone came up with was something about some random dialect in a Scandanavian country which would pronounce something like a magnet, as they do in the Marvel toons and movies (Mag-Neeto) in English version. This, obviously, drives me insane like no other thing in the X-Men U.

[Matthew K.]

i don't think this film (from title character alone) will draw the audience population number marvel's after

[jmc247]

i don't think this film (from title character alone) will draw the audience population number marvel's after

You do know how this works don't you? Fox is paying Marvel studios a boat load of money for the film not the other way around.

And, the people that are saying Magneto isn't popular, but their X character is popular are just showing sour grapes.

[Archer]

I've thought for a while Christian Bale could be an excellent young Magneto . . . shame he's taken.

[Erik Lehnsherr]

i don't think this film (from title character alone) will draw the audience population number marvel's after

Magneto is referenced in rap songs and has been a comic icon for decades. The movies even made him bigger since 2000. The movie will do fine.

[Frank]

I've thought for a while Christian Bale could be an excellent young Magneto . . . shame he's taken.


He would indeed have the perfect younger Magneto. Bale always had this sens of dread and intensity. The guy from WOTW would be awful and not an enough commanding presence.