Fox Signs Two Year Deal With Darren Aronofsky

By Peter Sciretta/Nov. 18, 2010 1:12 pm EST

FOX FILMED ENTERTAINMENT AND DARREN ARONOFSKY ENTER INTO AN OVERALL DEAL

The award-winning filmmaker will next direct THE WOLVERINE, starring Hugh Jackman

Aronofsky’s debut picture under the pact will be THE WOLVERINE, starring Hugh Jackman. Written by Oscar®-winner Christopher McQuarrie, the film is scheduled to begin production in April next year.

Added Emma Watts, president of production, Twentieth Century Fox: “We’re excited Darren is going to bring his unique vision to THE WOLVERINE and we take great satisfaction that Fox, irrespective of the size of his films, continues to provide a home for his extraordinary talent.”