Josh Schwartz writing 'X-Men' sequel: OMFG or WTF?

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Liezl Tue, Dec 9, 2008 at 11:04 AM EST

He will totally not spoil the franchise - he knows exactly how to give the fans what they want. He knows how to appeal to a certain audience so he will do a great job.

Bern Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 09:00 PM EST

You guys are overreacting. It's not like Josh Schwartz is a stupid or dumb writer. He might have blown off his other works. It's a movie were talking about so who knows... btw, i am a person who loves XMEN as much as you do!

Chris G Fri, Nov 21, 2008 at 07:29 AM EST

Say what you will, this is interesting nonetheless. Schwartz shows a love for comics, just look at Seth Cohen. I'm not sure i'd peg him as the best candidate to direct, but i'm actually sort of psyched about this.

Lord Magnus Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST

Two-Thirds of X-Men 3's script was written by Bryan Singer, and killing off some of the characters cannot be blamed on Ratner.

The sheep who think that X1 and X2 were the pnly good X-Men films obviously don't know the comics and that characters come and go all the time - the X-Men have a revolving membership, keeping the series fresh.

"Bwah, Ratner killed off some big characters". "Bwah, Ratner ruined the franchise". "Bwah, I am a sheep, so I only like the films others tell me too - the media said that they did not like X3 since it was not directed by the way overrated Bryan Singer who left the franchise willingly so he could make the abomination known as "Superman Returns", so I don't like X3 either".

Total Tools.

gringo Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 09:56 AM EST

Definitely WTF! wtf wtf wtf!
Horrible. The series was ruined already after the 3rd installment. now it'll be totally s$%t ...

Josh Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 05:09 AM EST

I really don't agree with this article at all, for several reasons. First of all, I am a Gossip Girl fan. Although I definitely recognize that the show is wildly uneven, at its best the show is capable of moments of surprising intelligence and the show has actually managed to craft some truly compelling characters (Blair and Chuck, most notably).

And then, to talk as if the X-Men franchise is on such a higher plane and in need of protection from the sullying of such a lowly talent as someone who was involved in creating Gossip Girl is as inaccurate as it is condescending. The fact of the matter is, Gossip Girl is more intelligent, layered and mines more genuine emotion (again, mostly during scenes with Blair and Chuck) than the last X-Men movie even attempted.

They took arguably the best comic book storyline ever written (The Dark Phoenix Saga), stripped it of all emotional resonance, cleverness and relevance and delivered a clunky Action Movie shell.

CSS Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 02:22 AM EST

I want the next movie to take-up from where the last one ended (after the credits) - that was a real cliffhanger to me. Chuck rocks, so Schwartz should be fine. And, if Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellan (sorry, "Sir") are willing to be in it, it'll be good. One without them, that's just disappointing.

Margie Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 01:59 AM EST

I was just talking with my husband tonight about how I love the 1st two X-Men and was bummed out by the third and then I went on EW and saw this article and read the first line of this article an hour later. How funny!

Annette Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 11:26 PM EST

Such an oppionated article that i don't agree with. TV isn't suppose to be based off of "real life"... if it was, no one would watch it.

Scott Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 11:11 PM EST

COME ON! HAVE YOU SEEN CHUCK!?

OBVIOUSLY you haven't or otherwise you'd know that your whole thesis is based on a lie!

Oh Slezak, how sad you make me. No need to get all huffed apart over this, girl.

Jen Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 10:22 PM EST

She's a movie whore... so...
http://www.hd-trailers.org/

creejay Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 08:25 PM EST

i don't want to see anybody but Famke play Jean Grey...no recasting. just put the character to rest.

speaking of Famke, what the hell happened to her? she hasn't signed on for a project for a while

Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 08:01 PM EST

Doofus! This won't be the "fourth installment of the film franchise" as much as a new series altogether, just like the X-Men comics have millions of different titles that exist in the same universe. And technically, it would be the SIXTH installment announced, if you count WOLVERINE and MAGENTO spin-offs. Personally, I think Schwartz did a fine job "exploring how they'll navigate the treacherous territory of what it means to be a mutant teenager kicking ass in an unforgiving world" when he created Seth Cohen and Co. on "THE O.C." So basically, yeah, I agree that your "passage from the advertiser-coveted 18-34 demographic renders completely irrelevant my take on the marriage of Schwartz and X-Men."

Nix Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 07:48 PM EST

Sleez, I'm shocked, shocked, to find out a man of our kindred would not know that GG's excess comes from the book series, whereas Josh Schwartz's true ouevre is The OC, wherein he made fun of all that via his Gary Stu, comic-book nerd Seth Cohen; a show who, BTW, led one of its writers to write "Young Avengers" for Marvel, featuring a couple of wonderfully well-adjusted gay MALE teens (as opposed to the typical hetman-friendly "hot lesbian") who happened to have a passing resemblance to Seth and Ryan. I for one approve of our new geek overlord, although I wish the property were not "First Class" but "New Mutants". Sam! Dani! Roberto! Rahne! And the fabulous Illyana Rasputin! among others. Oh well, I'll keep watching it in my head.

kip Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 07:44 PM EST

as long as it's better than X3, that was a disappointment.

Kurt Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 07:41 PM EST

X-Men: First Class would be a crap if Schwartz intends to write it or even direct it, this franchise is one of the best in history and I don't know what FOX & Marvel are thinking by letting any dumb writer do an X-Men movie, please FOX, ruin The Hulk, Spider-Man, Fantastic Four, or any other Marvel franchise, BUT NOT X-MEN, I BEG YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ashley Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 07:39 PM EST

Obviously whoever wrote this hasn't seen Chuck, which is probably part of the reason Schwartz got the job. He's proven he's great at writing for teens, and he pulls off a quirky, fun show filled with action too. If anyone can do this, it's definitely him. Stop thinking about Gossip Girl and think about all his credentials.

Mike Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 06:51 PM EST

X-Men won't work without Wolverine. The main reason why the movies were successful was because Hugh Jackman made a great Wolverine.

peaches Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 06:49 PM EST

I'm prepared to duck as I write this but I think Schwartz could lighten X Men up and actually give a superhero film some decent dialouge for a change. He's funny and has a real ear for one liners. I'm thinking it's not so crazy after all.

Cara Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 05:59 PM EST

Oh yes, and as for what's wrong with Ratner's X3. How could I forget? I could write a master's thesis on that movie.

He thought he could just come in and kill off all the main, not to mention canon characters that we've spent two movies building up affection and trust for, audience connection with. He kills these characters. Then he replaces them with entirely new characters who have catchphrases in the place of personalities, and expects us to care what happens to them. He thought he could take out all the taut humor and cleverness, all the character writing and subtle underthemes, and replace them with explosions and sex. Not that there's anything wrong with explosions and sex, per se, but did he think we wouldn't notice?

Jeffrey Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 05:55 PM EST

As an old-school X-Men comic fan, the first two X-Men movies weren't very good either. They fell prey to what I expected: too many characters, not enough real struggles with their powers, too cartoony (much like Heroes is now). So, there is no great "legacy" to pass on and possibly ruin. If the GG guy was going to take Batman over from Christopher Nolan, that would be cause for freaking out.

Cara Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 05:51 PM EST

I don't know, Slezak. Schwartz's series "Chuck" has been doing some damn fine work out there in it's underwatched little time slot. As kitchy and trashy as some of his stuff can be, you have to admit that Schwartz has a great eye for writing the teenage set. And Lord knows anything to get that hack Ratner away from the creative process is going to be good news.

James Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 05:26 PM EST

Since when did entertainment mags have journalistic integrity?

dadra Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 05:12 PM EST

Lia, a Runaways movie has been greenlit with a tentative release date of 2011 and Brian K. Vaughan is writing the script.

Bill Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 04:41 PM EST

LisaMomma - they are LETTERS not words. If they spelled out the words, maybe (and I mean maybe) you'd have a point. You remind me of those who got upset over people who drop the "f-bomb", but are equally upset over the term "Effing". Get over yourself.

Jesse Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 04:32 PM EST

So, let me get this straight...they're remaking a movie that just came out two years ago? What for?Has hollywood seriously ran out of original ideas. Universal and the director they have attached is a good combo but, this is so crazy. The economy sucks so, all the film companies are shortening their film slates and from what I've seen so far, all of the movies consist of:
1. Remakes
2. Sequels
3. Adaptions of graphic novels
4. "Revamp" or "reimagining" which is the same thing as a remake.

Aren't there enough talented writers out there to come up with original ideas? I mean, there must be some horrible scripts that hollywood gets to keep doing this.

t3hdow Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 04:16 PM EST

To Jon Hughes:
I wouldn't call Singer an overrated director, but I don't think Superhero films seems to be his niche. Otherwise, I mostly agree with your assessment. Yeah, I'm aware most moviegoers love trashing Ratner because he's Ratner, but besides some of X3's crappy dialogue, I found it far more entertaining to watch compared to the boring first installment. X2, I thought, mixed characterization and action equally, but X3 did action far better. Superman Returns, on the other hand, was just as sterile as the first X-Men and seemingly dragged forever.
I don't know what to make of Schwartz's addition (never cared for the OC, GG or Chuck) but I'm open minded to see what he does.

Chris Kw. Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 04:09 PM EST

You think someone who worked at EW would understand that it is not uncommon for screenwriters to write for completely differnet genres. The writer of Changeling was the exec. producer of Babylon Five. And J.J. Abrams created Felicity beofe his sci-fi shows. All three of Josh Schwartz shows have a different style. And he's not the showrunner of Gossip Girl. So why would an X-Men movie look loke GG.

Jon Hughes Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 04:09 PM EST

And yes, this "First Class" idea is just plain dumb. Bring back Halle Barry and Hugh Jackman (the ONLY Wolverine as far as fans are concerned) as the new team leaders (which was their role in the comics for most of the 1980s), along with Ellen Paige as Kitty and the same Iceman, and bring in some new characters like Gambit, Havok, Polaris, etc., and have a new arc with villians like Apocolypse or Mr. Sinister. This whole "reboot" phase that Hollywood is going through may have worked with Batman, but that was a truly broken franchise before Nolan took over, whereas the X-Men films consistently made more money than their previous installments, and have no need for a reboot. Let Joss Whedon write and bring in a sharp director that can balance the action and the characterization. FYI, Whedon's very-well received "Astonishing X-Men" was as far removed from the "First Class" concept as could be, and sold alot more copies than that useless limited series ever did.

andrea Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 04:08 PM EST

in the opinion of someone who is an avid fan of both gossip girl and x-men, i'm excited about this. even those who aren't gossip fans should acknowledge what he's done for the series, as well as his talent which i'm sure we'll translate regardless of genre

seth Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 04:05 PM EST

Did you really make references to Prada capes and sipping martinis???? Josh Schwartz is an extremely talented writer who is more than capable of separating one of his teen dramas from a comic book movie....if you did your research, you would know that the seth cohen character in the OC was based on Josh Schwartz because he was also a huge comic book geek in high school. I think it would be a dream come true for him to write this script and I am sure he will stay true to the X-Men franchise

Jon Hughes Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:59 PM EST

"Ratner ruined the X-Men franchise". Yawn. Just how did Ratner ruin it? Last time I checked, "The Last Stand" was the highest-grossing chapter in the Franchise. And as an X-Men fan for over 30 years, I can say that Ratner delivered where Singer did not: a truly epic mutant vs mutant war. Singer sacrificed action for a too-heavy emphasis on characterization, whereas in the comics the two are perfectly balanced. In short, Ratner may have sacrificed characterization in favor of action, but his attempts were no worse than Singer's.

Secondly, Singer is highly overrated. Did anyone here actually see the tepid "Superman Returns"? With his vison of Supes, Singer brought us a tired re-tread of Lex Luthor making a land grab, a creepy subplot where he was stalking Lois Lane (and the worst actress to ever play Lois Lane), and virtually NO action! Very disappointing, but the sheep somehow have elevated Singer to this undeserved status. Pathetic.

JL Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:56 PM EST

I am beyond excited for this. After religiously watching The OC, you can tell how much Schwartz loved comics - since Seth was THE comic book geek. I think he will do well with this!

Lia Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:47 PM EST

FYI, Kevin Smith was offered Green Lantern and turned it down- he doesn't feel ready to make the jump to big budget blockbuster

LisaMama Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:42 PM EST

Scott and Sean:
This isn't about being politically correct or that you think I'm being a prude. I'm far from that. This is about having some journalistic standards. Most of the entertainment media out there is so poorly edited and written that, as a journalism school graduate and editor, I can't stand to read it. EW (the magazine) has always been above the fray, and I'm asking the EW.com editors to maintain the high quality standard set by the magazine. Using OMFG (which is wildly inappropriate and disrespectful) and WTF (which isn't as bad) is simply not what I've come to expect from EW.

Lia Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:38 PM EST

Lol, the only bald dude I could see playing neo-Xavier is the former Lex Luthor, what do you think?
I understand the thought a little but the reality is that the lil girls texting OMG couldn't give a F about superheroes. Despite the current Twilightmania. Not a diss, I'm right there with 'em but the difference is that I read the books and, more importantly, I READ! The fans reading this comic series were not likely rivited to The OC- most of them probably didn't know what it stood for.
If the networks were smart, they'd beg Brian K. Vaughan and Joss Whedon to collaborate and bring either 'Runaways' or 'Fray' to the big screen. Give me youth with IQs not Jimmy Choos. And who is collaborating on the script for this, the author or random folks?

To Geoffrey Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:36 PM EST

I can understand thinking that the Fs in the acronyms are inappropriate (not that I agree), but how exactly are they blasphemous? Please enlighten us.

Miss B Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:33 PM EST

I would hate to see X-Men GG-ified, but I woudn't mind seeing it Chuck-ified! That being said, if this is X-Men: The Teen Years, then you don't actually expect the original cast to come back, do you? So Famke Janssen's fabulousness is sort of irrelevant, right?

Sean Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:20 PM EST

I don't mind the odd F in my acronyms! How can you get sensitive over an F ing acronym?? Frankly, what's offensive is the thought of further destroying a once promising franchise. All in all, I'll go with a big fat WTF.

Jocelyn Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:19 PM EST

Josh + X-Men = A Great Soundtrack

i love both so im excited!!

Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:10 PM EST

Umm why the hell hasnt Kevin Smith been offered a directing role for a superhero movie yet??? BS

Bryan Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:07 PM EST

There's no way it could get any worse than what Brett Ratner did to the franchise. This might be a good way to get back to basics and reimagine the characters, besides I heard he's not directing, so if they get the right person this could go a long way to rebooting the franchise. I talk about it more on my blog (goodmoviebadmovie.blogspot.com)

Geoffrey Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

I second the comment about how inappropriate, not to mention how blasphemous, using F's in acronyms is. As writers, don't you think about the meaning of the words you choose?

jack Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:03 PM EST

Aren't people forgetting that the reason the first two movies worked so well was because David Hayter wrote them and Brian Singer directed, and the reason the third installment sucked so much was because that neither of them had anything to do with it?

So yeah, it's a fantastic idea having someone else follow up a total letdown rather than Singer and Hayter.

Good move.

Dave Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 03:01 PM EST

Cmon, really? Anyone rather have Favreau pen this one?

mcg Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:55 PM EST

i'm down.

bluck 4ever! :)

AngieLam Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:53 PM EST

I agree with Kip. Obviously I don't think that he's going to Gossip Girl-ify X-Men. Give the man some credit! He's 3 for 3 with Chuck, GG and the OC, in a very fickle and treacherous TV envorinment. I can't wait to see his fresh take on X-Men. What are you afraid of Slezak, a little extra witty banter thrown into your sci-fi mix?

Cory Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:52 PM EST

I love Josh Schwartz and all of his shows (especially The O.C.). However, I feel like The O.C., Gossip Girl, and, to a lesser extent, Chuck are very different from X-Men. But, Schwartz did "Atomic County" on The O.C. and Chuck does have a sort of superhero feel to it sometimes, so I have hopes that it will be good.

Kristin Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:44 PM EST

This is great news. Joss Whedon is the only person I could think of who I'd want doing this more. You forget the adorable stuff that he did with the OC superheroes (there was 1 cartoon on Itunes that was hilarious). We also now know that it will likely have a fantastic soundtrack and witty writing. I'm excited already.

Scott Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:43 PM EST

LisaMoma
Go read Ladies Home Journal

someone Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:37 PM EST

Famke Janssen rocked in X3 but she obviously won't be back for this one so not all that excited i honestly doubt any of the main cast will be back....

Kip Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:35 PM EST

I have to believe that Schwartz is a good enough writer that he will do his research before just blindly writing some X-Men soap opera.

http://diggingfordays.blogspot.com

Matt Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:34 PM EST

I'm going to read this as a marriage of X-Men and Chuck. And to that I say, YESSSSSSSSSS!!!!

Humor, action, drama... all rolled into one.

And if Ellen Page stays on as Kitty Pride (younger gen right?) then this will be win. (Though I can see just a complete recasting too.)

harry Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:25 PM EST

nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000!!!!!

Jen Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 02:06 PM EST

I can't wait to see what he does with the characters! popculturecurmudgeon.blogspot.com

Joe Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 01:52 PM EST

Since this is an X-Men franchise, the no brainer choice is to make everything mutant related into a film franchise, but something like this would actually work better as a weekly television series. The X-Universe has so many characters that you could still have a theatrical feature franchise with the A-list (Wolverine, Storm, and resurrected Jean and Cyclops chracters) while running parallel projects and not even scratch the surface. It would provide the television audience with a potentially better alternative to "Heroes"

LisaMama Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 01:51 PM EST

OK, I'm going to say upfront that I don't care about this story -- my comment is about the headline.

OMFG and WTF? Really, EW? Really? That's what your journalistic integrity boils down to? Using ridiculous and inappropriate abbreviations? Yes, I know that Gossip Girl did it first with the OMFG. But that doesn't make it right. Please, EW, clean it up a little. I'm not asking you to return to the formal journalism classiness of Walter Cronkite. But OMFG and WTF are really beneath you.
End of rant.

J Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 01:43 PM EST

The OC wasn't about materialism or "anorexia", people; it was just marketed that way. There's actually a gajillion X-Men references in The OC, a show which would go on to create it's own meta-comic based on the characters that face all of the same problems at heart of the X titles.

No one does Outsiders, misfits, misunderstoods and outright freaks (Taylor Townsend) quite like the Schwartz-ter. Lighten up, people. When he produces an X3 or a Rush Hour or Red Dragon, then you can be mean. Until then, chill out.

GMMR Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 01:30 PM EST

Just wondering if you were aware that Schwartz has more on his resume than GOSSIP GIRL.

Shaun Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 01:22 PM EST

It's great to hear that there will be another X-movie, hopefully it will be better than the final installment. Although, I have to wonder that if they're modeling it after X-men: First Class, are they going to stick with the same characters, as they were not introduced in the X-trilogy as the 'first class.'

Nonnie Mus Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 01:05 PM EST

It's the "oldies" that give the X-series it's true gravitas.

The kids that come and go are just a flash in the pan.

Snarf Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:50 PM EST

Give the guy a chance I say.
Chuck proves he can do action/adventure/comedy with a plot.
ok Schwartz the ball's in your court, show us whatchya got.

jcarla Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:36 PM EST

I know that people about reboot and why they are re-interpreting the x-men or they should go to the next generation, BUT this will be an adaption of a mini-series (actually several mini-series) of the very first class. When they were teenagers. In fact you can think XM:FC as a re-interpration of the Stan Lee/ Jack Kirby originals.

PS Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:32 PM EST

I agree that after watching the O.C. and Chuck, that Josh Schwartz is a sci-fi/comic geek, and will do this justice.

DR Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:18 PM EST

Did you even watch X3, Slezak? It's been pretty clear from the way that one unfolded that the next step is all about the new kids. Shadowcat (although will Ellen Page be back?), Iceman, Colossus, Angel. Wolverine has his own movie, Magneto is getting his own, And the rumour mill has it that the only other cast members signed on for a 4th installment are Rebecca Romijn and Vinnie Jones. And all of that is just speculation! But he's got "Chuck", so he can do action, and the background on these other series shows us he can do "teenagers". And the X-Men is partly soap opera. Rogue.Iceman/Shadowcat in the film. Shadowcat/Colossus in the series. Wolverine/Jean Grey/Cyclops. Etc. Everyone has some drama associated with their characters, and the biggest gripes about the X-Men films has been the lack of development. We shall see. Let's not get our panties in a bunch before a real story has even been pitched!

orville Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 12:17 PM EST

I'm all for a reboot (as long as Hugh Jackman turns up without a shirt at *some* point), but this is starting to sound like X-Men: The Muppet Babies or X-Men: 90210 to me. Maybe if they get Ellen Page back I'll chill out enough to consider it.

Catherine Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 11:52 AM EST

Oh no...Leave X-Men alone!

Ramsey Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

I loved the first seasons of THE OC, GOSSIP GIRL and the pilot episode of CHUCK - So I'm excited about the cool teen characterization but I'm not sure if Schwartz can do action.

The X-MEN series definatly needs a reboot after XMEN: THE LAST STAND and even Bryan Singer's bland X-MEN movies (okay the opening 'Nightcrawler attack on The White House' scene in X2 was terrific but it nose-dived from there.)

I hope it's the original FIRST CLASS (Cyclops,Marvel Girl, Ice Man, Angel and The Beast) learning to control thier powers and making mistakes without any older X-Men around to help because they were the only X-Men!

Pinky Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 11:49 AM EST

First of all, that's Sir Ian McKellan to you. Secondly, Ian may be an "oldie" but he's a bad@ss. The guy is a pimp, respeck! I enjoyed his portrayals of Gandolf, Magneto, and even the baddie in DaVinci Code. And on to the more important news: Schwartz can write for different genres. You just know the fanbase will be rife with critizism before he even starts writing this thing. I'm going to cut him slack until we see the trailer or even some gossip (pun intented) from Comic Con. I echo Melanie's take from Amanda, "Chillax!"

Henning Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 11:48 AM EST

I have utter faith in Josh Schwartz and his ability to tackle X-Men in a way that honors its past while giving it a fresh spin. He has proven with "Chuck" (and "The O.C.," to a lesser degree) that he is capable of seamlessly combining action, drama, and humor. I think his perspective could bring a fresh direction to the mutant franchise, which in my opinion is open to more than one (Singer) interpretation. To bring up "Gossip Girl" as cause for concern is silly. I agree, Slezak - it's a crap show with worthless, shallow characters and a sad example of what passes for "entertainment" today. But Schwartz is barely involved at this point, concentrating the majority of his energies on "Chuck" (!) and not on second-rate garbage. X4 could be great.

ccross Wed, Nov 19, 2008 at 11:46 AM EST

If Patrick Stewart returns as Prof X, I'd trust Josh to do it right. On a side note, is it just me or would the fabulous six-feet-tall in her stocking feet Famke Janssen make a fantastic Wonder Woman?