It was just last week that Bryan Singer teased fans with a behind-the-scenes look at a destroyed Cairo on the set of X-Men: Apocalypse, but the director is back at it again with another Egyptian themed Instagram photo, this one of the ancient variety.
Singer's latest photo involves a massive ancient Egyptian statue in what appears to be a temple of some kind. The statue depicts a humanoid like figure with a dog's head, an image that isn't uncommon in ancient Egyptian artwork. This particular statue is also adorned with blue and gold pieces.
What, if any, significance does this particular statue hold? Nobody besides those on set likely know for sure, but we do know at least part of X-Men: Apocalypse may take part in ancient Egypt. It is during that time that the film's villain, Apocalypse, was born, after all. We've seen glimpses of this before in the stinger at the end of X-Men: Days of Future Past, so it seems like a major possibility the film may elaborate on the character's ancient Egyptian roots.
The scene involving the statue could also be taking place in the present day. We know part of the film will take place in Cairo, which serves as home for a young Storm and will at some point be destroyed (though by what or who is still unclear.)
As for Singer, the statue reminds him of an old classic. Along with the image, he posted the comment "This takes me back to #raidersofthelostark #notallgreenscreen #xmen #xmenapocalypse."
Not all of Singer's behind-the-scene posts are Egyptian themed or concept art from the upcoming movie. He also posted an image of Patrick Stewart's visit to the set. Though Stewart (who has played the older version of Professor Xavier in the X-Men films) isn't set to appear in X-Men: Apocalypse, it looks like he still has an interest in the where the franchise is going. You can check out that photo here.
X-Men: Apocalypse is in theaters May 27, 2016.
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