 Zack Snyder (qv) and Bryan Singer (qv) turned down the chance to  direct _Wolverine (2008)_ (qv). Zack Snyder (qv) was too busy  developing _Watchmen (2008)_ (qv) while Bryan Singer was too busy  with other projects. Zack Snyder (qv) also was interested in  making an R rated _Wolverine (2008)_ (qv) while Hugh Jackman (qv)  and Lauren Shuler Donner (qv) wanted to settle on a PG