New “Wolverine” Promo Picture

Empire magazine has released a new promo shot of Hugh Jackman in 20th Century Fox’s “X-Men Origins: Wolverine”

Directed by Gavin Hood from a David Benioff, the action-thriller co-stars Liev Schreiber, Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Kitsch, William, Danny Huston, Dominic Monaghan, Daniel Henney and Lynn Collins.

Leading up to the events of “X-Men,” the new spin-off movie tells the story of Wolverine’s epically violent and romantic past, his complex relationship with Victor Creed, and the ominous Weapon X program. Along the way, Wolverine encounters many mutants, both familiar and new, including surprise appearances by several legends of the X-Men universe.

“X-Men Origins: Wolverine” is scheduled to hit theaters on May 1st, 2009.