Warner Bros.' is rebooting the very famous tale of Peter Pan. The upcoming feature will be directed by Joe Wright and Hugh Jackman is in talks to play the villain, Blackbeard.
Variety the studio had gone to Javier Bardem first for the role but after he passed on the role, talks with Jackman started shortly after that.
The X-Men star was in talks for a variety of roles with the studio, including the Incredible Mr. Limpet remake.
Rumors have started that Blackbeard would be the main antagonist in the film, but Hook would also be making an appearance in the upcoming reboot.
Screen Crush added that the upcoming film that will tell the origin of Peter Pan, is set to be released on June 26, 2015.
Greg Berlanti will be producing the film and Sarah Schechter will oversee production for Warner Bros.
Jackman is not known for playing villains but he has been exploring a darker side with some of his more recent characters like X-Men Wolverine.
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