Bryan Singer Returns to X-Men

Bryan Singer is returning to Fox for another “X-Men” movie. Singer, who directed the first two installments before famously jumping ship to make “Superman Returns,” has signed on to develop and direct “X-Men Origins: First Class.”  The studio has tapped Jamie Moss to write the screenplay and work with Singer on the project, which goes back to the drawing board. “Class” was put into development in 2008 as a prequel to the “X-Men” movies, looking at the teenage years of the super-powered mutant heroes seen the “X-Men” movies and the “Wolverine” movie. New characters will also be created.

Singer revealed his involvement during a red carpet interview at the “Avatar” premiere. Fox confirmed the news Thursday.