Darren Aronosky Is Directing 'Wolverine 2,' Says Hugh Jackman

After weeks upon weeks of rumors and speculation, it's now (mostly) safe to consider it official: straight from Hugh Jackman's mouth comes word that Darren Aronofsky is indeed directing

The director's approach to the sequel will be, according to Jackman, quite and potentially of all the films the Australian actor has starred in so far.

"I really do feel that," Jackman told New York Magazine of Aronofsky's enlistment in the franchise.

Very different indeed. With films like and under his belt, Aronofsky is nothing if not grim and provocative. Some viewers might argue that these qualities evaded the last film, but Jackman believes that Aronofsky's sensibilities will mesh well with the Japan-set sequel.

"This is 'Wolverine.' This is not 'Popeye.' He's kind of dark," said the actor.[Aronofsky's] going to make it fantastic. There's going to be some meat on the bones. There will be something to think about as you leave the theater, for sure."

For his own part, Jackman is hard at work transforming himself into the fast-healing adamantium-laced mutant, starting with a strict workout regime and a hardcore diet.

"I'm starting; I'm having my six meals a day," said Jackman.

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