The rest of us will be able to exit more quickly

IMDB is reporting that Bret Ratner , who is taking over the reins of the “X-Men” franchise for the third film – displacing Bryan Singer in the process – will be introducing a new character: “a sex siren mutant who seduces her opponents rather than battles them.” The role is supposedly not yet filled, but one of those mentioned to be in the running is Seattle-born actress Aya Sumika , whose television work has included “Hawaii” and “The O.C.”

This is, of course, good news. It’s not enough to have the likes of Halle Berry and Rebecca Romijn-Stamos – especially the latter – in skin-tight uniforms. We’re adding the presence of a character is so blatantly sexy that teenage boys everywhere will have to remain in their seats long after the house lights have gone up.