X-Men: First Class may be coming sooner than we think. Now that director Matthew Vaughn (Kick Ass) is on board to direct to the film, Vaughn is said to start filming this summer with plans of a release in the summer of next year.

Fox on Matthew Vaughn as director for X-Men: First Class:

” ‘X-Men: First Class’ presents an exciting opportunity to further explore the history and relationships of these beloved characters. Matthew’s combination of talent, verve and vision is perfectly suited to the task,” Emma Watts, Fox’s prexy of production, said.

No details have been made on who will star in the anticipated flick. If all goes according to plan, X-Men: First Class will be released on June 13th, 2011.

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