Hugh Jackman and Svetlana Khodchenkova spotted on Sydney set of James Mangold's The Wolverine

After months of waiting it would seem that things are finally moving forward for James Mangold's superhero sequel The Wolverine.

Hugh Jackman who reprises the role that made him a household name for the fifth time as Logan/Wolverine was spotted on the set in Sydney, Australia.

The Wolverine will see Logan aka Wolverine travel to Japan to train with a samurai warrior.

Last week Jackman wrote on Twitter "We're on day 1 of shooting.

Wolverine is back…feel so pumped about this one……never felt so ready!!!! will keep y'all posted!!!"

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy's Svetlana Khodchenkova who takes on the role of Viper after Total Recall's Jessica Biel dropped out was also snapped on set.

Released on July 26 next year, The Wolverine also stars Will Yun Lee as the villainous Silver Samurai aka  Kenuichio Harada. Hugh Jackman Photos THE WOLVERINE IS OUT ON JULY 26 2013