Maybe this is the reason why Hugh Jackman is finally ready to lose Wolverine’s mutton chops —playing the marquee X-Man gets in the way of other projects. The actor’s about to start shooting "The Wolverine 3" soon, which has seen him removed from starring in the developing "Collateral Beauty" co-starring Rooney Mara and set to be helmed by "Me And Earl And The Dying Girl" director Alfonso Gomez-Rejon. But another big name might step in.
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Deadline reports that the producers are reaching out to Johnny Depp to take over for Jackman. Penned by Allan Loeb ("The Dilemma," "Just Go With It," "Rock Of Ages," and "Here Comes The Boom"), the story follows a New York City ad executive who slips into depression following a tragedy and embarks on an unconventional method to get out of his funk.
Depp ‘n Mara? I’d like to see it, if only to witness Depp in a role that doesn’t require costumes and funny facial hair. Production starts this fall.
