Darren Aronosfky Might Helm Wolverine 2 After All?

He doesn't "need" to do one. No one will argue his career is headed anywhere near the Border in quality. But Darren Aronofsky seems hell-bent to direct a big comic-book tentpole, and one way or another, he'll get his way.

Since the Superman gig slipped through his fingers, Vulture reports Aronofsky is in negotiations to helm 20^th Century Fox's Wolverine sequel. Similar to the Last Son of Krypton, the next solo Logan flick has gone through a slew of would-be directors. Aronofsky himself was in contention for the latest X-Men spin-off months back. But last we all peaked in; David Slade appeared all but locked in. Perhaps the opportunity of apprehending a high-caliber helmer in Aronofsky is too enticing for the studio – especially when star Hugh Jackman has director approval and keen to work with his Fountain helmer again.

Of course, talks between Aronofsky's people and Fox could hit a standstill. That's what I'm hoping goes down. If he's going to go full on comic book movie, I'd rather it be Preacher (although it'd be a cold day in Hell before any studio bankrolls that – it'd have to be independently funded in order to happen, and if that appears highly unlikely) or that Robocop reboot.