Vinnie IS Juggernaut? (!)

ComingSoon.net caught up with X-Men 3 director Matthew Vaughn while he was in New York to talk about his film Layer Cake. Vaughn commented on how his approach will differ from Bryan Singer's, saying, "I think Singer probably treats it in a more simplistic manner then I'm going to. It's going to expand on things. There's three or four scenes I know people will just be shocked and close to tears." Vaughn also explained, "I know that there's going to be elements I'm going to be bringing to it that will worry the fans in the sense that I want to make a movie that stands up in twenty, thirty years time basically. The film I'm doing is more in the tone of Unforgiven." He added, "I just want to make films that I think are entertaining. I like the idea of doing big budget films with a heart."

Vaughn also confirmed that he is trying to get pal Vinnie Jones to play Juggernaut, but said that Jones hasn't signed anything yet. "What's interesting about Juggernaut is that he's the brother of Professor X, and that's why I thought it would be interesting having an English thug opposite Patrick Stewart." Vaughn wasn't too familiar with Juggernaut's origin, but didn't think it wouldn't have anything to do with Vietnam. He also said that he had been looking into the Dark Phoenix story, but admitted that he thought "bits of it are great but other bits are a mess." Vaughn admitted that he is a fan of the comic book medium, but he wouldn't reveal his favorite comics because they might give away the plot for X-Men 3. He said, "they have become the basis for the film," and did admit a fondness for Joss Whedon's recent Astonishing run.

A recent press release also all but officially confirmed that Vinnie Jones will be playing Juggernaut. The press release from Getminted Poker says Jones has been signed for the film where, as the face of Getminted Poker, he will use online poker to break the ice on the set. Jones would have to wear a latex costume to play the role. "Once I get out of that costume I shall shower and have some downtime playing poker online," Jones said.

The Comic Reel is reporting, and IGN FilmForce has reportely confirmed, that Marvel's production company is auditioning actresses to play a new 17-year-old Kitty Pride, who will reportedly have a much bigger character in X-Men 3.

Superhero Hype! caught up with Ray Park at the "Star Wars Celebration III." Park said that he has not been approached to return as Toad for X-Men 3. He did say that Iron Fist is still happening, and that he expects things to pick up soon. Apparently the project recently switched to a new studio.