Filming of "X2" began in British Columbia, Canada, in June 2002. The movie is not due to hit North American theatres until May 2003, when it will no doubt be big competition for the first Matrix Sequel, The Matrix Reloaded.
All the major characters are back on board, with a few additions,
Director: Bryan Singer (X-Men, The Usual Suspects)
Stars: Patrick Stewart, Hugh Jackman, Ian McKellen, Halle Berry, Famke Janssen, James Marsden, Rebecca Romijn-Stamos, Anna Paquin
There are numerous rumours flying about whether Brian Cox (another great Brit!) is actually going to be in this movie or not. It appears to be on-again, off-again. His character is rumoured to be William Stryker.
Alan Cumming also comes to the franchise as an interesting choice to play the German Nightcrawler/Kurt Wagner - another X-character that is all blue, he has the ability to teleport.
A brief synopsis from imdb:
Several years following Magneto's failed attack against humankind, the relations between humans and mutants grow increasingly hostile. Aiding the chaos is William Striker, a mutant-hating televangelist who has great influence over both the public and those in power. Also thrown into the fray is Kurt Wagner, also known as Nightcrawler, a demonic-looking teleporter who makes national news after an attempted assassination of the President of the United States. The X-Men, joined by several new members, retaliate in the name of freedom and equality, but Striker is much more than he appears to be, and therefore a much more formidable opponent than anyone could have predicted.
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