Posts Tagged ‘spider-man’
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Christoph Waltz Rumored To Play Villain In Next ‘Spider-Man’
The Playist blog is reporting that Sony is interested in Christoph Waltz to play the villain in the next Spider-Man. If the rumor is true, Waltz will play Curt Connors (The Lizard). A rumor we heard earlier this week, but neglected to report (because it seemed a little thin), has been validated. Well, sort of. Earlier this week we heard that Sony is interested in "Inglourious Basterds" star Christoph Waltz for the villain character in Marc Webb's 3D reboot of "Spider-Man." The same piece of...
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Andrew Garfield Cast as Spider-Man
Sony Pictures has made an announcement via Twitter that Andrew Garfield has been cast as Peter Parker in the Spider-Man reboot. The list of rumored candidates from the start included Garfield along with Logan Lerman, Josh Hutchinson, Anton Yelchin, and Jamie Bell. Those and a few others screen tested for the role which has now officially been given to Garfield. Andrew Garfield will be 27 in August which could bring into question how good of a fit he will be as a high school age character no...
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Top Candidates To Play Peter Parker in Spider-Man Reboot
The Hollywood Reporter has revealed a list of what is said to be the final candidates to take on the role of Peter Parker in the reboot of the Spider-Man franchise. The list of five actors is made up of relative unknowns with Josh Hutcherson (Zathura, Journey to the Center of the Earth) being the most experienced of the bunch. He has just committed to a sequel for Journey which could be a conflict if he is chosen for the role but he is still thought to be the favorite. The others on the shortl...
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The Latest Spider-Man Casting Rumor
Recently it was Logan Lerman widely thought to be the front-runner to play Peter Parker in the reboot of Spider-Man. Now there are sources stating that Lerman is not a serious candidate and the name that is at the head of the list currently is Josh Hutcherson. Hutcherson does fit the age and look that are being sought for the role. He might even be a little more recognizable, though not in name, than Lerman considering he has a more extensive background. Hutcherson has appeared in numerous ...
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Logan Lerman Top Choice for Spider-Man
With the Spider-Man franchise getting a reboot the casting of course is going to be a critical and highly-scrutinized element. Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer) is on to direct, and the story will be going back to high school. That means younger actors will be needed. Early word was that the studio wanted to go with relative unknowns. So naturally the rumors are starting to swirl with the first focus being on who will play Peter Parker. HitFix is reporting that Logan Lerman (Percy Jackson) is ...
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‘Spider-Man’ Reboot Will Be 3-D
If you've ever wanted to see Spiderman swing from building to building in 3D, well now is your chance. According to MTV.com, Sony has confirmed we'll get to see Peter Parker in 3D. Spider-Man is the ultimate summer movie-going experience, and we're thrilled the filmmakers are presenting the next installment in 3-D," Jeff Blake, chairman of Sony Pictures worldwide marketing and distribution, said in the statement. "Spider-Man is one of the most popular characters in the world, and we know au...
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‘Spider-Man’ Reboot Details
Yesterday, NYMag.com broke the story that (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb was signed to direct the Spider-Man reboot. Although we knew who the director was, we didn't know what direction the film would go. Today, Risky Business blogs shares some details on the reboot such as budget and possible storyline. Webb, who has options on two sequels, will now tackle a Jamie Vanderbilt script that sees a “Spider-Man†movie that will look and feel very different from the big m...
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Marc Webb to Direct ‘Spider-Man’
NYMag.com is reporting that Sony will soon announce they have signed (500) Days of Summer director Marc Webb to direct the next three Spider-Man films. According to NYMag.com, there were two major factors in going with Webb. The decision to focus more on a teenage Peter Parker's inner conflicts was one, and the other was price. Webb came at a cheaper price compared to previous director Sam Raimi. "The deal just now being sewn up calls for Webb to be paid roughly $10 million for the first f...
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