UPDATE: We've just recieved word from our second source, that this news may not be entirely true. XMF is going to list this as a rumor for now.

We can finally give you the latest update on the X3 production! XMF has JUST recieved this X3 update:

"I can inform you now that the X3 script is now completed enough to be shown to the actors.  As of 24 hours ago, drafts of the script were sent by special mail service to the actors through contacts with their personal agents.  By this time next week, all of the cast members that we hope to come back for X3, will have read them, and talks  will be underway to sign them on.

At this time, I can not reply to the stories about James Marsden not returning to play the role of Cyclops.  It is  just too soon in the game to be talking about who will be returning for the next movie.  I must also ask X-Men movie fans to be patient with the studio if the news is slow in coming.

This is a big movie series for both Fox and Marvel and how we are dealing with the questions of returning cast members and finding a new director do take time in this business.  We have something special going here with these charecters and have been blessed with great actors to play the roles.  Before the cameras roll, we must make certain that the right talent is working on the movie."