Hugh Jackman Eyed For Lionsgate's THE ODYSSEY With Francis Lawrence Directing
Actor Hugh Jackman only has but a few years to go in Fox’s Marvel X-verse as Wolverine, so we’re left with whatever teases may come our way until then. At any rate, it’ll be fun looking ahead and observing the limitless prospects of his career with plenty of roles to look forward to, and anyone with an affinity for Greek epics and literature will surely benefit after this week. Word from The Wrap cites Lionsgate’s next move in adapting The Odyssey will be with Hunger Games franchise co-helmer Francis Lawrence and Jackman as the lead. The film is inspired by one of two ancient Western poems attributed to Homer, with a story centered on the anicent tales of Greek hero, Odysseus, on his ten-year journey home following the fall of Troy. If you’ve read or at least know of The Odyssey in some capacity, you might have some ideas in […]