Some more set images have leaked from Fox's X-Men: Origins followup The Wolverine. Today we get our first glimpse at Russian actress Svetlana Khodchenkova, who is playing the villain Viper aka Madame Hydra. Also we catch a glimpse of villain Kenuichio Harada aka The Silver Samurai, who is being portrayed by Will Yun Lee [Total Recall]. The movie directed by James Mangold stars Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Khodchenkova, Hiroyuki Sanada, Hal Yamanouchi, Tao Okamoto, Rila Fukushima & Brian Tee. The Wolverine is based on Chris Claremont's four-issue mini-series simply titled Wolverine that was drawn by Frank Miller in the 80s which follows Logan, as he starts a forbidden romance with a Japanese woman whose hand in marriage is unfortunately, promised to another man. The Wolverine finds Logan, the eternal warrior & outsider in Japan where samurai steel will clash with adamantium claws as Logan confronts a mysterious figure from his past in an epic battle that will leave him forever changed. The movie hits theaters July 26th 2013. Hit the jump for the details.
Synopsis: "Based on the celebrated comic book arc, THE WOLVERINE finds Logan, the eternal warrior and outsider, in Japan. There, samurai steel will clash with adamantium claw as Logan confronts a mysterious figure from his past in an epic battle that will leave him forever changed."
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