Source: THR
“I was not comfortable being away from my family for that length of time. I am sad that I won’t be able to see the project through, as it is a terrific script and I was very much looking forward to working with my friend, Hugh Jackman, again,”…
This falls right in line with many of life’s disappointing moments, like finding out your high school prom date has cramps. Darren Aronofsky’s name being associated with the Wolverine movie has long been a comforting, and re-assuring, name for fans of the character as we looked forward to his approach to the ‘ol canuckle head and his acclaimed adventures in Japan. I’m flabbergasted by the news, but I have to respect his reasons for not participating as director.
International friends: if not Aronofsky then who?