‘Wolverine 3’ Casts Richard E. Grant As Mad Scientist
Wolverine’s never really been one for making friends, but he sure is good at making enemies.Richard E. Granthas joinedWolverine 3in a villainous role, joiningBoyd Holbrookas another baddie.Hugh Jackman, of course, returns to play Wolverine one final time, whilePatrick Stewartreprises his role as Professor X.
The Hollywood Reporterwrites that Grant will play “a villainous mad-scientist type,” but doesn’t offer any further details about his character. It’s unclear whether he’s been cast as an entirely new character invented for the movie, or a familiar character from the comics. (Holbrook is said to be playing an original character, so the filmmakers clearly aren’t afraid to invent new characters.)James Mangoldis directing Wolverine 3 from a script byMichael GreenandDavid James Kelly, which will be inspired by the “Old Man Logan” comic book arc byMark MillarandSteve McNiven. The original story picks up in a dystopian future. Wolverine has long since retired to a quiet life with his family, but gets sucked back into superhero drama when an old friend approaches him for help delivering a package.
There have been rumors that Liev Schreiber couldreturn as Sabretooth, or that X-23 couldmake her big-screen debut. However, only existing characters confirmed forWolverine 3right now are Professor X and Wolverine himself.
Whoever shows up, the plotline sounds like a fitting swan song for Jackman’s Wolverine, who’s been with theX-Menfranchise since it began in 2000. He’s appeared in everyX-Menmovie to date, aside fromDeadpool, and has an appearance in this summer’sX-Men: Apocalypse.Wolverine 3will be his final performance as the mutant superhero.
Grant’s recent credits include the short-lived USA seriesDigand the British dramaJekyll & Hyde. He’s had recurring roles onDownton Abbey,Doctor Who, andGirls, and will be seen on this season ofGame of Thrones. His film credits includeDom HemingwayandThe Iron Lady.
Wolverine 3 is scheduled to arriveMarch 3, 2017.Lauren Shuler DonnerandHutch Parkerare producing.
