Trailer. Wiki. The film's development began in 2009 after X-Men Origins: Wolverine release.
McQuarrie was hired to write a screenplay for The Wolverine in August 2009. In October 2010, Darren Aronofsky was hired to direct the film. The project was delayed following Aronofsky's departure and the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in March 2011. Official Site. IMDb.