Slideshow: Five New Images From ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ With Hugh Jackman

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Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Photo by Michael Muller.

CHICAGO – Fox just released four new production stills and the poster art for “X-Men Origins: Wolverine,” kicking off the Summer 2009 season on May 1st, 2009. All five images are including in the slideshow below.

“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” stars Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, and Ryan Reynolds. The film was written by David Benioff and Skip Woods. It was directed by Gavin Hood.

Synopsis: “Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar - as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Leading up to the events of X-Men, X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe whose appearances in the film series have long been anticipated.”

You can click “Next” and “Previous” to scan through this slideshow or jump directly to individual photos with the captioned links below. All photos are courtesy of Marvel Characters, Inc. and Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation. All rights reserved.

1. Wolverine_01: Hugh Jackman reprises the role that made him a superstar as the fierce fighting machine who possesses amazing healing powers, retractable claws and a primal fury. Photo by Michael Muller.
   
   
2. Wolverine_02: X-Men Origins: Wolverine tells the story of the epically violent and romantic past of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Photo by Michael Muller.
   
   
3. Wolverine_03: The berserker rage of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) unleashes his adamantium claws. Photo by Michael Muller.
   
   
4. Wolverine_04: The full fury of the rage and powers of Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) are unleashed when he emerges from the top secret Weapon X program. Photo by James Fisher.
   
   
5. Wolverine-oneSht-0501: Poster Art
   
   

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