Hugh Jackman’s negotiations address the possibility of playing a type of character that he is especially enjoying embodying
‘Logan’s Run’ will have a new version on the big screen. According to the latest rumors, which have been echoed by the media Giant Freakin Robotthe award-winning actor Hugh Jackman would be in talks to play one of the characters in the long-awaited remake of the science fiction classic directed by Verbinski Mountains.
For those who don’t know the cult classic ‘Logan’s Run’ (‘Logan’s Run’), the film transports us to a dystopian future full of intrigue and danger. Under the masterful direction of Michael Anderson, this American film, released in 1976is based on the acclaimed literary saga of the same name by the brilliant writers William F. Nolannow deceased, although these novels are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the talent of this man, y George Clayton Johnson in 1967.
Imagine a world where eternal youth is a ruthless obsession. In this society controlled by an authoritarian government, turning 30 becomes a death sentence.
The brutal ritual known as “The race” he is in charge of executing those who dare defy the imposed rules. This is where our protagonist enters the scene, Logan 5, a deadly enforcer whose mission is to hunt down and eliminate fugitives trying to escape their inevitable fate.
Everything changes when Logan finds himself at the crossroads of his own life. Caught in a deadly conspiracy, he decides to rise up and embark on a daring escape to save himself.
Hugh Jackman as a villain?
According to sources close to the industry, Jackman is in negotiations to play a villain. Although the exact role has not yet been revealed, rumors suggest that Jackman could play Francis 7, an iconic character from the original 1976 film. Francis is a character whose mission is to hunt down and execute runners, like the protagonist.
Accustomed to embodying heroic protagonists, Jackman has repeatedly expressed his desire to embody complex villains, as he did in films such as ‘Chappie’ y ‘Pan’.
While the cast begins to take shape, as for the actor who will take the place of Michael Yorkand that will give life to Logan 5the protagonist, is yet to be defined.
However, with Verbinski directing and Jackman playing the villain, the remake of ‘Logan’s Run’ could keep alive the tradition of dystopian narrative and bring it up to date.
Whether or not the actor who popularized Wolverine in the movies is finally hired, this remake has enough ingredients to keep an eye on it. We will keep you informed.
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