XMF contacted both Eric Dane (Jamie Madrox/ Multiple Man) and Dania Ramirez's representatives, both confirmed that they are in the movie. Ramirez's reps however refused to comment on the name of the character she's playing. The actress has signed a NDA (Non Disclosure Agreement) which prevents them or her to reveal that kind of information. According to them FOX are very secretive about the whole thing.

Small update on a hotly debated issue; Cyclops. We're not sure about exactly when James Marsden will be (or was) shooting, but we do know he's on the call sheets for X3.Superman Returns in which Marsden also has supporting role starts filming next week after a 5 week break.

Bad news for Lady Deathstrike fans hoping for some form of cameo/flashback.......Kelly Hu is NOT going to appear in X3 according to her publicist.

In other X3 news, we've learned and confirmed that the UK effects house, Moving Picture Company are working on a unknown quantity of visual effects shots. Their credits include Mask Of Zorro, Die Another Day, Big Fish, Troy, Batman Begins and the upcoming movies The Da Vinci Code and Poseidon.

Frantic Films have also confirmed that they are working on previsualization for the movie. They're also negotiating to work on some effects shots. The canadian based company's credits include The Core, The Italian Job, Paycheck, Swordfish and X2 X-Men United.

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