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X-Men

X-Men theatrical poster
Directed by Bryan Singer
Produced by Ralph Winter
Avi Arad
Richard Donner
Tom DeSanto
Lauren Shuler Donner
Written by Screenplay:
David Hayter
Story:
Tom DeSanto
Bryan Singer
Comic Book:
Stan Lee
Jack Kirby
Starring Patrick Stewart
Hugh Jackman
Ian McKellen
Halle Berry
Famke Janssen
James Marsden
Tyler Mane
Bruce Davison
Rebecca Romijn
Anna Paquin
Ray Park
Music by Michael Kamen
Cinematography Newton Thomas Sigel
Editing by Steven Rosenblum
Kevin Sitt
John Wright
Distributed by 20th Century Fox
Release date(s) July 14, 2000
Running time 104 min. Bryan Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American Film director and Film producer. Ralph Winter is a Hollywood Film producer who has produced blockbuster movies such as the X-Men and Fantastic Four Avi Arad (אבי ארד is an Israeli American Businessman. He became the CEO of the company Toy Biz in the 1990s and Richard Donner (born April 24, 1930) is an American Film director, and also a Film producer through the production company Tom DeSanto (born in Edison New Jersey, 1968 is an American Film producer and screenwriter Lauren Shuler Donner (born June 23, 1949) is an American movie producer who specializes in mainstream in youth and family-oriented entertainment David Bryan Hayter (born February 6 1969) is an American voice actor, Actor, and Screenwriter. Tom DeSanto (born in Edison New Jersey, 1968 is an American Film producer and screenwriter Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber; December 28, 1922) is an American Writer, editor, creator of comic book characters Jack Kirby (born Jacob Kurtzberg, August 28, 1917 &ndash February 6, 1994) was an American Comic book Patrick Hewes Stewart, OBE (born 13 July 1940 is an English Film, Television and stage Actor. Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October, 1968) is an Tony Award -winning and Emmy Award -winning Australian Actor Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born 25 May 1939 is an English stage and screen actor the Halle Maria Berry (ˈhæli ˈbɛri born August 14 1966 is an Academy Award - Emmy Award - and Golden Globe -winning American actress former Famke Janssen ( IPA: /fɑmkə bømər jɑnsən/ (born November 5, 1965) is a Dutch actress and former fashion model. James Paul Marsden (born September 18, 1973) is a Saturn Award nominated American Actor and former Versace model perhaps Tyler Mane (born Daryl Karolat; December 8 1966) is a Canadian Actor and former professional wrestler who worked for Bruce Davison (born June 28, 1946) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actor and Filmmaker. Rebecca Alie Romijn (born November 6 1972 is an American film and television Actress and former Fashion model. Anna Helene Paquin (born July 24 1982 is an Academy Award -winning Emmy - and Golden Globe -nominated Canadian - New Zealander Raymond Park (born 23 August 1974 is a British Actor, Stunt man and Martial artist, best known for his portrayal of Darth Maul Michael Kamen ( April 15, 1948 – November 18, 2003) was an American Composer (especially of Film scores Steven Rosenblum is a Film editor who has edited close to twenty films Kevin Sitt is an ACE-certified film editor He has edited films such as Lethal Weapon 4 (1998 X-Men (2000 The Order John Wright is an ACE-certified film editor. Wright has received two Academy Awards nominations for his work on The Hunt for Red October Events 1223 - Louis VIII becomes King of France upon the death of his father Philip II of France. 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar.
Country Flag of the United States United States
Language English
Budget $75 million
Gross revenue $296,250,053
Followed by X2
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X-Men is a 2000 superhero film based upon the fictional characters the X-Men. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the English is a West Germanic language originating in England and is the First language for most people in the United Kingdom, the United States X2 (also known in promotional materials as X2 X-Men United, X-Men 2 X-Men United, and X-Men 2) is a A Superhero film is an action, fantasy or science fiction Genre film that is focused on the actions of one or more Superheroes who The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. The film, which played a major role in the 2000s revival of comic book adaptations, tells the story of mutants, creatures that are the next evolutionary step in the chain of humanity, and have special powers that manifest at puberty. A mutant within the Marvel Comic books particularly those of the X-Men mythos is an individual who possesses a genetic trait called an Human evolution, or anthropogenesis, is the part of biological Evolution concerning the emergence of Homo sapiens as a distinct Species They are almost universally feared and loathed by the rest of humanity. The film explores the ideas of prejudice and discrimination in the United States. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

Professor Charles Xavier (the world's most powerful telepath) takes gifted individuals and teaches them to control their powers for the good of mankind in Xavier's Academy for Gifted Youngsters. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of Telepathy ( Greek τηλε tele meaning "distant" and πάθεια patheia meaning "to be affected by" describes the purported transfer In the fictional Marvel Comics universe, the X-Mansion, the common name for the Xavier Mansion, is the base of operations and training site of the Mutant opponents include United States Senator Robert Kelly (Bruce Davison), a McCarthyesque politician trying to pass legislation crafted to expose the dangers of mutants, and Erik Lehnsherr (also known as Magneto), a mutant who blames humanity for the death of his family during the Holocaust. The United States Senate is the Upper house of the bicameral United States Congress, the Lower house being the House of Representatives Robert Edward Kelly is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. Bruce Davison (born June 28, 1946) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actor and Filmmaker. Joseph Raymond McCarthy (November 14 1908 – May 2 1957 was an American politician who served as a Republican U Magneto (alias Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, born Max Eisenhardt) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel The Holocaust (from the Greek el ''ὁλόκαυστον'' (el-Latn holókauston holos, "completely" and kaustos, "burnt" also known as Believing that humans and mutants can never co-exist peacefully, he builds and tests a machine that turns humans into mutants.

The movie was directed by Bryan Singer. Bryan Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American Film director and Film producer. The screenplay was written by David Hayter (who has a cameo appearance in the film as a police officer in the Statue of Liberty area). See also Pre-production Screenwriting A screenplay or script is a written plan authored by a Screenwriter, for a Film or Television David Bryan Hayter (born February 6 1969) is an American voice actor, Actor, and Screenwriter. A sequel, X2, was released in 2003 and a third film, X-Men: The Last Stand, was released in 2006. X2 (also known in promotional materials as X2 X-Men United, X-Men 2 X-Men United, and X-Men 2) is a X-Men The Last Stand is a 2006 Superhero film and the third in the X-Men series The film franchise also brought up interest in a solo Wolverine movie and a Magneto-centered film. The X-Men Film series consists of three Superhero films based on the fictional Marvel Comics team of the same name The X-Men Film series consists of three Superhero films based on the fictional Marvel Comics team of the same name

Contents

Plot

In a German Concentration camp in occupied Poland during 1944, a young Magneto is separated from his parents as they are herded into the camp. Magneto (alias Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, born Max Eisenhardt) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel In a moment of panic and horror, the boy reaches out and begins to bend the metal gates of the camp with the power of magnetism before being knocked unconscious. Many years later, in Meridian, Mississippi, a young girl named Marie kisses a boy and sends him into a coma. Meridian is a city in Lauderdale County, Mississippi, United States. In Congress, Senator Robert Kelly attempts to pass a "Mutant Registration Act", which would force mutants to publicly reveal their identities and abilities. The United States Congress is the bicameral Legislature of the federal government of the United States of America, consisting of two houses Robert Edward Kelly is a Fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. In Marvel Comics ' fictional Marvel Universe, the Registration Acts —the Mutant Registration Act (or MRA) and Superhuman Registration Act Dr. Jean Grey speaks against the act, but is balked by Kelly. Jean Grey-Summers ( née Jean Grey is a Fictional Comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Magneto begins his plans to level the playing field between mutants and humans. Marie, now calling herself Rogue, is on the run from her home and heads to a small town in Canada, where she meets a cage fighter calling himself Wolverine. Rogue ( Anna Marie) is a Fictional character, part of the Marvel Comics mutant super-team the X-Men. As the two head off down the road, they are attacked by a mutant called Sabertooth, an associate of Magneto. Sabretooth is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Supervillain created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Cyclops and Storm arrive and save Wolverine and Rogue. Cyclops ( Scott Summers) is a Fictional character, a Superhero that is the field leader of the X-Men in the. Storm ( Ororo Iqadi T'Challa, née Munroe is a Fictional character that appears in a number of Comic books published by Marvel Comics. When Wolverine regains consciousness, Professor Charles Xavier explains that Cyclops and Storm are part of a group of mutants who are trying to seek peace with the human race, educate young mutants in the responsible use of their powers, and stop Magneto from starting a war with humanity. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of Professor X promises to help Wolverine discover his lost past, as well as determine why Magneto is after him. Rogue, in the meantime, has begun to make friends at school and a boy named Bobby Drake shows a romantic interest in her. Iceman ( Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a fictional Marvel Comics Superhero, a member of the X-Men.

Meanwhile, Senator Kelly is abducted by Mystique and Toad, and brought to Magneto, who tests a machine on Kelly that artificially induces mutation. Mystique ( Raven Darkholme) is a Marvel Comics character associated with the X-Men franchise Toad (Mortimer Toynbee is a Marvel Comics Supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. Kelly, thanks to his new abilities, manages to escape imprisonment, and he eventually washes up on a beach. After an accident causes her to use her powers on Wolverine, Rogue is convinced by Mystique (disguised as Bobby) that Xavier is angry with her and that she should leave the school. Professor Xavier, using his mutant locating device called Cerebro, locates her at a train station and sends Cyclops and Storm after her. In the Marvel Comics universe, Cerebro ( Spanish and Portuguese for " Brain " is a device that Mystique, still disguised as Bobby, infiltrates Cerebro and sabotages the machine. Wolverine arrives at the station ahead of the other two and convinces Rogue to stay with Professor Xavier. While Sabertooth and Toad attack Cyclops and Storm inside the train station, Magneto reveals who he was truly after by kidnapping Rogue. Xavier confronts Magneto during his escape, but allows him to leave after Magneto threatens to kill the police that have surrounded the building with their own guns. Senator Kelly arrives at the school, in a rapidly deteriorating condition--his body is rejecting the forced mutation and now disintegrating at the cellular level. Professor Xavier reads his mind and learns of Magneto's mutation machine, which draws power from Magneto himself, severely weakening him in the process. Xavier realizes that Magneto plans to use Rogue's ability to absorb other mutant's abilities on himself, this way Rogue can power his machine. Kelly's body meanwhile continues to reject the mutation and he soon dies when his mutation becomes completely unstable, causing him to disintegrate into a puddle of water. Knowing he must prevent this from happening to anyone else, Xavier attempts to use Cerebro to locate Rogue. Mystique's sabotage causes Professor X to fall into a coma. Jean fixes Cerebro and then uses it herself. She discovers that the machine is on Liberty Island, leading the X-Men to the conclusion that Magneto intends to mutate the world leaders who are meeting for a summit on nearby Ellis Island. Liberty Island, formerly called Bedloe's Island, is a small uninhabited island in Upper New York Bay in the United States best known as the location of the Ellis Island, at the mouth of the Hudson River in New York Harbor

The X-Men arrive to stop Magneto as he sets up his machine atop the torch of the Statue of Liberty. Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented They are immediately confronted by Mystique and Toad. Mystique and Wolverine become separated from the others, as Toad takes on Storm, Cyclops and Jean, with considerable success: kicking Cyclops into a side room, launching Storm into the second floor of the building and nearly killing Jean with his sticky slime, which he spits onto her face as she held him with her telekinesis. In the end, Mystique attempts to ambush Wolverine by disguising herself as Storm, but Wolverine recognizes her scent and stabs her. Storm eventually overcomes Toad and electrocutes him with a bolt of lightning. Just as the group arrives at the top of the statue, Magneto and Sabertooth incapacitate the group and continue with their plans. Magneto transfers his powers to Rogue who is forced to use them to start the machine. Wolverine breaks free and initiates a fight with Sabertooth. Wolverine is thrown over the side of the statue and Sabertooth redirects himself to the group to finish them off. Wolverine returns, and Cyclops, with Jean's help, blasts Sabertooth out of the statue. With Jean stabilizing him, Storm uses her abilities to send Wolverine to the top of Magneto's machine. With time running out, Wolverine attempts to stop the machine and save Rogue, but Magneto, now having regained some of his strength, halts Wolverine's claws. Cyclops manages to find a clean shot, wounding Magneto and allowing Wolverine to destroy the machine. Placing her hand to his face, Wolverine succeeds in transferring his regenerative abilities to a dying Rogue. Professor Xavier recovers from his coma, and the group learns that Mystique is still alive when they see her impersonating Senator Kelly on a news broadcast. Xavier visits Magneto in his plastic prison cell, and the two play chess. Magneto warns his friend that he will continue his fight, to which Xavier promises that he (and the X-Men) will always be there to stop him. Xavier checkmates Magneto and leaves.

Cast

Development

Carolco Pictures purchased the film rights from Marvel Comics in the late 1980s, with Academy Award-winning filmmaker James Cameron in line to produce. Carolco Pictures Inc Carolco International NV or Anabasis Investments was an independent production company that within a decade went from producing such blockbuster successes as Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is an Academy Award -winning Canadian - American director Produce is a generalized term for a group of Farm -produced goods generally limited to Fruits and Vegetables More specifically the term "produce" Cameron's production company Lightstorm Entertainment was to help finance the film alongside Carolco Pictures, who was also to distribute. James Francis Cameron (born August 16, 1954) is an Academy Award -winning Canadian - American director Carolco Pictures Inc Carolco International NV or Anabasis Investments was an independent production company that within a decade went from producing such blockbuster successes as Acclaimed X-Men comic book writer Chris Claremont was involved in meetings with Stan Lee, James Cameron, and various executives from Carolco about the project. The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms Chris Claremont (born November 30, 1950) is a writer of American Comic books known for his 16-year (1975-1991 stint on Uncanny X-Men In a meeting, two or more people come together for the purpose of discussing a (usually predetermined topic such as business or community event planning often in a formal setting Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber; December 28, 1922) is an American Writer, editor, creator of comic book characters James Cameron left to work on Spider-Man and Carolco Pictures went bankrupt. Spider-Man is a 2002 American Superhero film based on the fictional Marvel Comics character Spider-Man. Carolco Pictures Inc Carolco International NV or Anabasis Investments was an independent production company that within a decade went from producing such blockbuster successes as Bankruptcy is a legally declared inability or impairment of ability of an individual or organization to pay their Creditors Creditors may file a bankruptcy petition against The rights to the film property then reverted back to Marvel. Marvel Comics is an American comic book company owned by Marvel Publishing Inc Marvel Studios CEO Avi Arad created X-Men: The Animated Series, which aired on on Fox Kids. Marvel Studios is an American Television and Motion picture studio based in Beverly Hills California. A chief executive officer ( CEO) or chief executive is typically the highest-ranking corporate officer ( executive) or administrator Avi Arad (אבי ארד is an Israeli American Businessman. He became the CEO of the company Toy Biz in the 1990s and For the newer X-Men animated series see X-Men Evolution. For other uses see the X-Men (disambiguation page Fox Kids (officially Fox Family Worldwide Inc and prior to that Fox Children's Productions and Fox Kids Worldwide was the FOX network's children's programming division Its success led 20th Century Fox to purchase the film rights, with Lauren Shuler Donner slated to produce. Lauren Shuler Donner (born June 23, 1949) is an American movie producer who specializes in mainstream in youth and family-oriented entertainment [1]

Andrew Kevin Walker was hired to write the script in 1994. Andrew Kevin Walker (born August 14, 1964) is an American BAFTA -nominated Screenwriter. [2] Walker's draft included Professor Xavier hiring Wolverine into the X-Men, which consisted of Cyclops, Jean Grey, Iceman, Beast, and Angel. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Cyclops ( Scott Summers) is a Fictional character, a Superhero that is the field leader of the X-Men in the. Jean Grey-Summers ( née Jean Grey is a Fictional Comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Iceman ( Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a fictional Marvel Comics Superhero, a member of the X-Men. Warren Kenneth Worthington III is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Comics universe. The Brotherhood of Mutants, which consisted of Magneto, Sabretooth, Toad , and the Blob, tried to conquer New York City, while Henry Peter Gyrich and Bolivar Trask attacked the X-Men with three eight-foot tall Sentinels. The Brotherhood of Evil Mutants (邪悪な変異体の同胞団 jaaku na hen'i karada no douhou dan also known as " The Brotherhood " and Brotherhood of Mutants Magneto (alias Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, born Max Eisenhardt) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Sabretooth is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Supervillain created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John Toad (Mortimer Toynbee is a Marvel Comics Supervillain, an enemy of the X-Men. The Blob ( Frederick J Dukes) is a Marvel Comics Supervillain, an adversary of the X-Men. The City of New York Henry Peter Gyrich is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Bolivar Trask is a fictional character in the Marvel Comics universe. The Sentinels are Fictional characters Robots in the. Most often encountering the team of mutants known as the X-Men, they were created by writer The script focused on the rivalry between Wolverine and Cyclops, as well as the latter's self-doubt as a field leader. Magneto's back story was that he caused the Chernobyl disaster. The Chernobyl disaster was a nuclear reactor accident in the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Union. The script also featured the X-Copter and the Danger Room. The Danger Room is a fictional training facility built for the X-Men of Marvel Comics as part of the various incarnations of the X-Mansion. Walker turned in his second draft in June 1994. [3]

Two-time Academy Award nominee John Logan was next hired to work on the script; it isn't known whether he rewrote Walker's draft or started from scratch. "The Oscar" redirects here for the film see The Oscar (film. John Logan or Johnny Logan may refer to John Logan (minister (1748-1788 eighteenth century Scottish poet and minister at Leith [4] According to Tom DeSanto, a director was attached to the John Logan script, though it isn’t said whom. Tom DeSanto (born in Edison New Jersey, 1968 is an American Film producer and screenwriter [1] Robert Rodriguez claims that he turned down the chance to direct. Robert Anthony Rodriguez (born June 20 1968 is an American director, writer, producer, Cinematographer, editor and Musician [5]

Impressed with his work on The Usual Suspects, the producers felt that Bryan Singer was a perfect choice to direct. The Usual Suspects is a 1995 American Neo-noir Film written by Christopher McQuarrie and directed by Bryan Singer. Bryan Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American Film director and Film producer. Singer initially turned down the offer because of his belief that comic books were low-level literature. A comic book (often shortened to simply comic and sometimes called a comic paper or comic magazine) is a Magazine or Book of narrative DeSanto then brought Singer into a meeting with producers Lauren Shuler Donner, Avi Arad, and Stan Lee. Lauren Shuler Donner (born June 23, 1949) is an American movie producer who specializes in mainstream in youth and family-oriented entertainment Avi Arad (אבי ארד is an Israeli American Businessman. He became the CEO of the company Toy Biz in the 1990s and Stan Lee (born Stanley Martin Lieber; December 28, 1922) is an American Writer, editor, creator of comic book characters After watching all of the episodes of the X-Men animated series, as well as reading many comics, Singer signed on to the project. For the newer X-Men animated series see X-Men Evolution. For other uses see the X-Men (disambiguation page The X-Men is a team of fictional Superhero characters in Comic books published by Marvel Comics. [1]

In 1996, Michael Chabon was approached by a 20th Century Fox exec who asked if he had interest in working on the script. Michael Chabon (pron SHAY-bon (born May 24 1963 is an American author and "one of the most celebrated writers of his generation" according to the The Virginia Chabon's six-page proposal, which was rejected due to creative differences with the filmmakers, focused heavily on character development, particularly that between Wolverine and Jubilee. Jubilation "Jubilee" Lee is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics superheroine associated with the X-Men. It also included Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Nightcrawler, Beast, Iceman, and Storm. Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of Cyclops ( Scott Summers) is a Fictional character, a Superhero that is the field leader of the X-Men in the. Jean Grey-Summers ( née Jean Grey is a Fictional Comic book superheroine appearing in books published by Marvel Comics. Nightcrawler ( Kurt Wagner) is a Fictional character, a Comic book Superhero in the Marvel Universe. Iceman ( Robert Louis "Bobby" Drake) is a fictional Marvel Comics Superhero, a member of the X-Men. Storm ( Ororo Iqadi T'Challa, née Munroe is a Fictional character that appears in a number of Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Under Chabon's plan, the villains wouldn't have been introduced until the second film. [6]

While Singer was busy filming Apt Pupil, Ed Solomon was hired to write a new script. See also Apt Pupil (film Apt Pupil ( 1982) is a Novella by Stephen King, originally published in Ed Solomon (born 1961 in Saratoga California, is an American Writer / producer / director. [7] Joss Whedon was brought in to rewrite the Statue of Liberty climax, but he disliked the script and started completely from scratch. Joseph Hill " Joss " Whedon ( born June 23, 1964 in New York City is an Academy Award -nominated and Hugo Award Liberty Enlightening the World (La liberté éclairant le monde commonly known as the Statue of Liberty (Statue de la Liberté was presented He claims that his changes were ignored because his "quick-witted pop culture-referencing tone" didn't match Singer's serious vision for the film,[4] and only two dialogue exchanges from his draft appeared in the finished film. [8]

Singer and DeSanto brought in Christopher McQuarrie from The Usual Suspects and together revised Solomon's script. Christopher McQuarrie (born 1968 is an Academy Award -winning American screenwriter producer and director The Usual Suspects is a 1995 American Neo-noir Film written by Christopher McQuarrie and directed by Bryan Singer. [9] David Hayter then rewrote the final shooting script, cutting out Beast and the Danger Room to accommodate budgets cuts by 20th Century Fox. David Bryan Hayter (born February 6 1969) is an American voice actor, Actor, and Screenwriter. The Danger Room is a fictional training facility built for the X-Men of Marvel Comics as part of the various incarnations of the X-Mansion. [1] The final writing credits include the story by Bryan Singer and Tom DeSanto and the screenplay by David Hayter. Bryan Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American Film director and Film producer. Tom DeSanto (born in Edison New Jersey, 1968 is an American Film producer and screenwriter David Bryan Hayter (born February 6 1969) is an American voice actor, Actor, and Screenwriter. Walker, Logan, Solomon, and Whedon are uncredited.

Casting

Patrick Stewart, a fan favorite since his days in Star Trek: The Next Generation, was always the preferred choice for the role of Professor Charles Xavier. Patrick Hewes Stewart, OBE (born 13 July 1940 is an English Film, Television and stage Actor. Star Trek The Next Generation ( STTNG or TNG) is an Emmy and Peabody Award-winning science fiction television program created by Gene Roddenberry Charles Francis Xavier, also known as Professor X, is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Superhero known as the leader and founder of

For the role of Wolverine, Russell Crowe, Mel Gibson, Gary Sinise, Keanu Reeves, Harvey Keitel, Robert De Niro, Glenn Danzig, Edward Norton, and Jean-Claude Van Damme were all reported to be under consideration. Russell Ira Crowe (born 7 April 1964 is an Academy Award - BAFTA - Golden Globe - and Screen Actors Guild Award -winning New Zealand and Mel Columcille Gerard Gibson, AO (born January 3 1956 Gary Alan Sinise (born March 17, 1955) is an American Actor and Film director. Keanu Charles Reeves (kiːˈɑːnuː born September 2, 1964) is a Canadian Actor. Harvey Keitel (born 13 May 1939 is an Academy Award -nominated American actor Robert Mario De Niro Jr (born August 17 1943 is a two-time Academy Award -winning American Film Actor, director and producer Glenn Danzig (born Glenn Anzalone on June 23, 1955) is an American singer Songwriter, Musician, Entrepreneur [7] In March 1999, lifelong comic fan Keanu Reeves offered to take on the role. Keanu Charles Reeves (kiːˈɑːnuː born September 2, 1964) is a Canadian Actor. [10] Crowe, Norton,[11] and Gibson were all reported to have turned down the role. Danzig did confirm that he turned down the role due to commitments with his band and the upcoming tour in Europe. Other reasons included commitments for sequels and a future Wolverine spin-off, which Danzig found impossible to do. [12] Eventually, in May of 1999, Dougray Scott was cast as Wolverine. Dougray Scott (born 25 November 1965) is a Scottish television and film actor [13] However, barely at the start of filming Scott backed out due to scheduling conflicts with Mission: Impossible 2. Mission Impossible II, or MI-2 as it is also known is a 2000 film directed by John Woo and starring Tom Cruise, Just days later, unknown Australian actor Hugh Jackman was cast. For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Australia topics. Hugh Michael Jackman (born 12 October, 1968) is an Tony Award -winning and Emmy Award -winning Australian Actor [12] The casting of Jackman created a full-blown internet backlash, claiming the actor to be too tall. When the film was released many fans took back their words as Jackman surprised mostly everyone. In order to gain the muscular physique for the role, Jackman worked out non-stop, as he was cast while the film was literally filming. In some scenes, you can notice his muscular tone is relatively bigger than in others. [14]

Aint It Cool News was the first to report that Ian McKellen was in contention to portray Magneto, alongside Terence Stamp who was reported to be another contender. Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born 25 May 1939 is an English stage and screen actor the Magneto (alias Erik Magnus Lehnsherr, born Max Eisenhardt) is a Fictional character that appears in Comic books published by Marvel Terence Henry Stamp (born July 22, 1939) is an Academy Award -nominated English Actor. [15] In April of 1999, Tyler Mane was cast as Sabretooth. Tyler Mane (born Daryl Karolat; December 8 1966) is a Canadian Actor and former professional wrestler who worked for Sabretooth is a Fictional character, a Marvel Comics Supervillain created by writer Chris Claremont and artist/co-writer John That same month, Keanu Reeves claimed that he had met with Bryan Singer on discussing any role in the movie. Keanu Charles Reeves (kiːˈɑːnuː born September 2, 1964) is a Canadian Actor. Bryan Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American Film director and Film producer. In the same interview, Reeves admitted he might not be right for the movie, and other actors would work out better. [13] Filming was delayed, but Fox decided to push the release date forward to July 2000. [16]

In May of 1999, both Ian McKellen and Patrick Stewart were cast in their respective roles. Sir Ian Murray McKellen, CH, CBE (born 25 May 1939 is an English stage and screen actor the Patrick Hewes Stewart, OBE (born 13 July 1940 is an English Film, Television and stage Actor. [13] McKellen had previously worked with Singer on Apt Pupil. Apt Pupil is a 1998 Film, directed by Bryan Singer and starring Ian McKellen and Brad Renfro. For the role of Storm, Angela Basset was a strong fan favorite, and according to Singer, had even expressed interest. Storm ( Ororo Iqadi T'Challa, née Munroe is a Fictional character that appears in a number of Comic books published by Marvel Comics. Angela Evelyn Bassett (born August 16 1958 is an Emmy - and Academy Award -nominated and Golden Globe -winning African- American Actress [7] For unknown reasons, Basset couldn't be involved in the film. In an interview on TRL, Janet Jackson revealed that she was offered the role but had to turn it down because she was on tour and Halle Berry was eventually cast in June of 1999. Janet Damita Jo Jackson (born May 16 1966 is an American recording artist and entertainer Halle Maria Berry (ˈhæli ˈbɛri born August 14 1966 is an Academy Award - Emmy Award - and Golden Globe -winning American actress former [13]

For the role of Cyclops: Edward Norton, Vince Vaughn,[15] Loren Dean,[13] James Caviezel, Luke Wilson, Ed Burns, Jonny Lee Miller, Thomas Jane, Jude Law, Paul Rudd, and Jason Lee[17] were all reported to be under consideration. Cyclops ( Scott Summers) is a Fictional character, a Superhero that is the field leader of the X-Men in the. Vincent Anthony "Vince" Vaughn (born March 28, 1970) is an American Film actor. Loren Dean Jovicic (born July 31 1969 is an award-winning American Actor. James Patrick Caviezel Jr (kəˈviːzəl born September 26, 1968) is an American Film Actor, sometimes credited as Jim Caviezel Luke Cunningham Wilson (born September 21, 1971) is an American film actor This article is about the Baltimore television writer for other people with the same name see Edward Burns (disambiguation. Jonathan "Jonny" Lee Miller (born 15 November 1972) is an English actor Thomas Jane (born February 22, 1969) is an American Actor, known for his roles in the 1999 film Deep Blue Sea, the Jude Law (born 29 December 1972 is an English Actor. He began acting with the National Youth Music Theatre in 1987 and had his first TV role in 1989 Paul Stephen Rudd (born April 6, 1969) is an American Actor of stage, screen and Television. Jason Michael Lee (born April 25, 1970) is an American Actor and former professional skateboarder. It must be noted that Keanu Reeves and Eric Mabius both expressed interest in any role, with one of them most likely being Cyclops. Keanu Charles Reeves (kiːˈɑːnuː born September 2, 1964) is a Canadian Actor. Eric Harry Timothy Mabius (born April 22, 1971) is an American Actor. Cyclops ( Scott Summers) is a Fictional character, a Superhero that is the field leader of the X-Men in the. [15] Caviezel was reported to go so far as accepting the role, though backing out weeks later. [17] Unknown actor Sterling Wolfe told Harry Knowles of Aint It Cool News that he had read for the role, but hadn't heard back for over a month. Harry Jay Knowles (born December 11, 1971) is an American online film critic known for his movie news and review Website, [18] In September of 1999, Dark Horizons reported that James Marsden had been cast as Cyclops. Dark Horizons is a movie centric Website owned and written by Garth Franklin of Sydney, Australia. James Paul Marsden (born September 18, 1973) is a Saturn Award nominated American Actor and former Versace model perhaps [17]

Julianne Moore,[15] Ashley Judd, Alicia Witt, Charlize Theron, Selma Blair, Minnie Driver, Jeri Ryan,[17] and Maria Bello were all reported to be considered for the role of Jean Grey before Famke Janssen was cast in August of 1999. Julianne Moore (born December 3 1960 is an Academy - and BAFTA -nominated and Emmy - and Golden Globe -winning American Actress Ashley Judd (born April 19, 1968) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her leading roles in a series of late 1990s and early Alicia Roanne Witt (born August 21 1975 is an American film stage and television actress Charlize Theron ( IPA: ʃɑrˈliːz θəˈrɒn born August 7 1975 is an Academy Award -winning South African -born American actress film producer Selma Blair (born June 23 1972) is an American actress After numerous supporting roles in the 1990s she starred in the film Cruel Intentions Minnie Driver (born January 31 1970) is an Emmy - BAFTA - and Academy Award -nominated English actress and Jeri Lynn Ryan (born February 22 1968 is an American actress known for her roles in Movies and Television. Maria Elana Bello (born April 18 1967 is a Golden Globe-nominated American actress. Famke Janssen ( IPA: /fɑmkə bømər jɑnsən/ (born November 5, 1965) is a Dutch actress and former fashion model. [13]

Filming

Filming took place from September 22, 1999 to March 3, 2000 in Toronto. Events 66 - Emperor Nero creates the Legion I Italica. 1236 - The Lithuanians Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Events 1284 - Statute of Rhuddlan incorporated the Principality of Wales into England 1575 - Indian 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. Toronto (təˈrɒntoʊ colloquially pronounced or) is the largest city in Canada and is the provincial capital of Ontario [19] Wolverine's claws required a full silicone cast of Hugh Jackman's arm, and 700 versions for Jackman and his stunt doubles. [20] Filming also took place in Hamilton, Ontario. Hamilton (ˈhæməltən ( 2006 population 504559 UA population 647634 CMA population [21]

Music

Michael Kamen scored the film. Michael Kamen ( April 15, 1948 – November 18, 2003) was an American Composer (especially of Film scores Bryan Singer originally approached John Williams to compose the score, but Williams was too busy composing for Saving Private Ryan. Bryan Singer (born September 17, 1965) is an American Film director and Film producer. John Towner Williams (born February 8 1932) is an American Composer, conductor and Pianist. Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 War film set during the invasion of Normandy during World War II. [22]

Reactions and box office

The film went on to become one of the biggest hits of 2000, taking in more than $296 million worldwide and becoming the 8th highest grossing film, domestically, of that year. MSN movies ranks X-Men as the greatest superhero movie to date.

The success of the film is attributed to the revival of superhero and other comic book films in the 2000s. The Los Angeles Times wrote, "Its success started a cinematic windfall for all those old Lee, Kirby and Ditko characters, who were belatedly ideal for a moviegoing public in love with CGI wizardry and outsider heroes. The Los Angeles Times (also known as the LA Times) is a daily Newspaper published in Los Angeles California and distributed . . . The sequence in a Nazi concentration camp announced the sub-genre could take its source material seriously and succeed. "[23]

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