Simon Kinberg is Tapped to Write "X3"

Simon Kinberg's been hired to write the third movie of the "X-Men" franchise. Kinberg spoke recently spoke to The Hollywood Reporter and told the publication, "I'm a religious reader of the ('X-Men') comics, and I loved the first two movies. I had a great experience with Fox and Marvel on the other projects, and when they came to me and asked me if I had any interest in 'X3,' I was ecstatic. I grew up on them, and I love these comics, and it's exciting to take a whack at making the third the biggest and best in the trilogy; it's our 'Return of the King.'"

Other projects Kinberg's recently had a hand in writing include "Mr and Mrs Smith" starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, "Fantastic Four" for director Tim Story, and "Elektra," starring Jennifer Garner.

Lauren Shuler Donner and Avi Arad will be producing the film.

SOURCE: The Hollywood Reporter