Josh Schwartz writing a X-Men spin-off

Posted on November 20, 2008
Filed Under Directors, Rumors, TV show

Another day, another rumor. Well, today I bring you a mix of rumors and actual news. Sort of… The word on the street is that Josh Schwartz, creator of “The O.C.” and “Gossip Girl,” is in negotiations to write an X-Men spin-off for the younger audience. Apparantly the project goes under the title “X-Men: First Class.”

Dark Horizons reports that the spin-off will focus on a younger set of super-powered mutants than the first trilogy, likely focusing on some of the students attending the mutant school introduced in the “X-Men” movies.

There’s also the possibility (here comes the rumor part…), though less likely, that it could serve as a prequel – focusing on teen versions of the current film characters such as Cyclops and Storm. I repeat once again – it’s just a rumor. Don’t hold your breath on that one. Not ’till I say so anyway…

Most likely Schwartz will helm the project himself but nothing is verified as of yet.

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