Last month, Viggo Mortensen ended negotiations for the role of the huntsman in the forthcoming Universal Pictures film, directed by Rupert Sanders (The Low Dweller), entitled Snow White and the Huntsman. Just a few days ago, we brought you the news that Universal was seeking to replace Mortensen with actor Hugh Jackman (Real Steel), whose schedule had presumably opened up, after the departure of director Darren Aronofsky (Black Swan) from The Wolverine.

Now, The Wrap reports that Jackman has declined the offer to take the lead role in Snow White and the Huntsman, hoping that The Wolverine will still shoot this summer, as scheduled. This, yet again leaves The Huntsman role vacant and reenforces my perception that no one (except for Charlize Theron) really wants to work with Kristen Stewart any more.

The film is said to offer a different take on the classic fairy tale, having Snow White (Kristen Stewart) banished by the evil queen (Charlize Theron), and forming a bond with the man who was sent to kill her, The Huntsman. The Huntsman instead becomes her mentor, teaching her how to fight and defend herself.

Assuming they cast The Huntsman in time, Snow White and the Huntsman is slated to hit theaters on December 21st, 2012.