"X-Men: Apocalypse" is yet to begin its principal photography. However, rumours, speculations and possible details about the movie's potential storyline are running rampant. In the eighth instalment of the series, fans can expect to see the return of some original yet fan-favourite mutants. "X-Men: Apocalypse" will also introduce a new female mutant Jubilee. Read on to find out the details.
Entertainment news publication Latino Review's Umberto Gonzalez revealed through an Instagram post the latest scoop about "X-Men: Apocalypse" on March 26, Wednesday. According to the spoilers, the movie maker will begin the principal photography for the 2016 movie on April 28. It is said the first filming location is Montreal, Canada.
The Instagram post notes that a source revealed that "X-Men: Apocalypse" will feature "cameos" of Hugh Jackman's mutant Wolverine. Wolverine first appeared in the franchise's first movie "X-Men" (2000). Hugh Jackman is not the original cast member who is speculated to be appearing in the highly anticipated movie, but also Halle Berry's Storm will be making a comeback.
Channing Tatum's X-Men character Gambit will be making his big screen solo debut in his stand-alone movie releasing in 2016. But before that happens the character will be introduced in "X-Men: Apocalypse" as per the scoop.
Fans must note that the report lacks official comments from the associated persons. Thus it remains unconfirmed. Meanwhile, the "X-Men: Apocalypse" director Bryan Singer has confirmed the appearance of teenage mutant Jubilee aka Jubilation Lee. The moviemaker took to his Instagram account and revealed newcomer Lana Condor will be portraying the role of the newest addition to the mutants' army.
"'I'd officially like to welcome our newest mutant #JubilationLee, #Jubilee @LanaCondor to #XMEN #Apocalypse," Singer captioned the photo of the actress on Instagram.
According to Daily Mail, Jubilee is a popular character among "X-Men" fans. She has Chinese American descent and is skilled and wealthy gymnast. In the comic book, Jubilee has a strong bond with Wolverine, who she sees as a father figure. The character was formerly played by Katrina Florence in "X-Men" and by Kea Wig in "X2" and "X-Men: First Class."
In the past, the character's appearances have been brief. However, it is expected that Condor will be seen in relatively a larger role with more screen time in "X-Men: Apocalypse."
Besides Condor, "X-Men: Apocalypse" will feature James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Michael Fassbender, Nicholas Hoult, Rose Byrne, Sophie Turner, Evan Peters, Ben Hardy, Oscar Isaac and more. The film hit the cinemas on May 27, 2016.