Bryan Singer, the director of the first two X-Men films, left the project in July 2004 in favor of developing Superman Returns. Singer stated that he "didn't fully have X-Men 3 in my mind" in contrast to a fully formed idea for a Superman film and interest in joining that franchise. By the time of his departure, Singer had only produced a partial story treatment with X2 screenwriters Dan Harris and Michael Dougherty, who accompanied him to Superman Returns. The treatment focused on Jean Grey's resurrection, which would also introduce the villainess Emma Frost, a role intended for Sigourney Weaver. Frost was an empath manipulating Jean's emotions in the treatment and, like the finished film, Magneto desires to control her. Overwhelmed by her powers, Jean kills herself, but Jean's spirit survives and becomes a god-like creature, which Dougherty compared to the star child in A Space Odyssey.

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X-Men: The Last Stand
(2006)3
" Take a Stand"
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Spoken Language | english |
Runtime | 1 hr 40 min |
Budget | $210 000 000 51 |
Premiere: World | $460 435 291 May 23, 2006 |
USA | $234 362 462 |
Other countries | $226 072 829 |
Box Office – Budget | $250 435 291 |
Premiere: USA | $234 362 462 May 26, 2006 |
first day | $45 102 265 |
first weekend | $102 750 665 |
Digital: World | May 1, 2008 |
Parental Advisory | Frightening & Intense Scenes, Violence & Gore, ... |
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Also Known As | X III: The Last Stand United States |
Description
The human government develops a cure for mutations, and Jean Grey becomes a darker uncontrollable persona called the Phoenix who allies with Magneto, causing escalation into an all-out battle for the X-Men.Сast and Crew
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Comic Book Origins
The film "X-Men: The Last Stand" is primarily based on the "Dark Phoenix Saga" from the X-Men comic book series. This storyline is one of the most iconic arcs in the X-Men universe, originally published by Marvel Comics in the late 1970s and early 1980s.Authors
- Writer: Chris Claremont
- Artist: John Byrne
Storyline Overview
The "Dark Phoenix Saga" follows the transformation of Jean Grey into the Dark Phoenix, a powerful and destructive entity. The storyline explores themes of power, corruption, and redemption, as Jean struggles with her newfound abilities and the X-Men attempt to save her from herself.Film Adaptation
The film adaptation, while inspired by the "Dark Phoenix Saga," takes creative liberties and combines elements from other X-Men storylines. The movie introduces a "cure" for mutants, which was not part of the original comic arc. This addition creates a parallel plotline that diverges from the source material.Comparison to the Comic
- The film simplifies the complex narrative of the "Dark Phoenix Saga" to fit the cinematic format.
- Key characters and events from the comic are altered or omitted to accommodate the film's storyline.
- The emotional depth and character development present in the comics are condensed in the film adaptation.
Overall, while "X-Men: The Last Stand" draws inspiration from the "Dark Phoenix Saga," it is not a direct adaptation and includes significant deviations from the original comic book storyline.
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