‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ is a prequel to the ‘X-Men’ movies, set 17 years before the first ‘X-Men’ by Bryan Singer. The film is currently being shot at Blacksmiths Beach, Newcastle, Australia.

Hugh Jackman is producing the movie with his production company Seed Productions. He’s rumored to be paid $20 million to play Wolverine yet again.

The Marvel character is currently set to jump theaters May 1, 2009.