Back in December, it was confirmed that director Bryan Singer would be returning to the X-Films. Bryan Singer and producer Lauren Shuler Donner recently sat down with The LA Times to talk about the the X-Men franchise. They dished on X-Men: First Class, and more.

On why he finds himself drawn back into the franchise after leaving Fox for Warner Brothers to helm Superman Returns – Singer said,

“I genuinely like the people, and my personality meshes more with this universe than it does with other universes, I think; I see that now at this point, I feel a connection to the X-Men characters and also the ensemble nature of the films. If you look at ‘Usual Suspects” or my last film, ‘Valkyrie,’ I feel especially comfortable with ensemble juggling. In the space between all the characters you can disguise a central thought that’s hidden in all the discourse. I missed that with the singular relationship story of Superman. And, well, it always gives you something to cut to…”

Singer briefly discussed the story for First Class:

“The premise has compelling elements to it, just doing younger mutants is not enough. The story needs to be more than that. I love the relationship between Magneto and Xavier, these two men who have diametrically opposite points of view but still manage to be friends — to a point. They are the ultimate frenemies.”

Singer has also been approached by Donner to do X-Men 4. Hugh Jackman even talked with him about taking on the current director-less Wolverine 2, which is set in Japan and shooting this January. Singer responded:

“I wish I could be four people,” the director said with a moan. “I could make everybody happy.”

Singer also told Donner (regarding X-Men 4):

“Hold that one off for just a little, I’m fixated on the other one right now.”

She nodded and answered,

“I will, I will … I’m holding it open with high hopes. It’s totally different [from ‘First Class’] and it will be so interesting for you.”

[Source] LA Times