J.K. Simmons Says He's Open To Playing J. Jonah Jameson In THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

J.K. Simmons Says He's Open To Playing J. Jonah Jameson In THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

J.K. Simmons, who famously brought the role of Peter Parker's Editor In Chief, J. Jonah Jameson, to life in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy says that he is open to exploring the character again in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

By WaylonJones - Jul 30, 2012 05:07 PM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man


J.K. Simmons is famous for a lot of things, perhaps the role that has made him famous to most fan-boys is how perfectly he acted a J. Jonah Jameson in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy. To most people he is the definitive version of the character having voiced him in the new Ultimate Spider-Man cartoon as well. While chatting at The Television Critics Association Press Tour, via Crave Online Simmons was asked if he would ever do the role again for the new set of Spider-Man movies that Marc Webb just stared. “Oh, I’m open to anything. Obviously that was enormous fun playing that character. A big part of the fun was doing it with Sam and with Tobey. Like I said I literally have not seen the movie. I don’t even know tonally how different it may or may not be. I’m a fan of the actors, the director and everything else. Yeah, I’m always open,” he said. Along with saying that he hasn't seen the new film going on to say that he said goodbye to J.J. along time ago. He also said that he feels like the carpet got yanked out from underneath the first franchises feet, although he says it's water under the bridge.

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superotherside
superotherside - 7/30/2012, 5:32 PM
Cool. Actually wouldn't mind him being in it.
GreenHalJordan
GreenHalJordan - 7/30/2012, 5:34 PM
YES!
Cross
Cross - 7/30/2012, 5:38 PM
this is one actor that you can't replace in the spider-man movies. No one can top what he did with the character. I would love to see him as jjj again but its also a fact that hes too good for tas trilogy.
MarcoPilgrim
MarcoPilgrim - 7/30/2012, 5:40 PM
I couldn't see anyone else doing the role better.
elcaballerooscuro92
elcaballerooscuro92 - 7/30/2012, 5:44 PM
an r rated J.J. would be hilarious
Durf
Durf - 7/30/2012, 5:44 PM
OH...MY...GOD! YES!
MiVigilante
MiVigilante - 7/30/2012, 5:46 PM
i dont see him fitting as far as the "tone" of the new movie. i would love more than anything to have him back as jjj, but i just dont see it happening
Deadshot
Deadshot - 7/30/2012, 5:47 PM
J.K IS J.J and honestly it is not that crazy of an idea, look at the actress who keeps playing M in the James Bond films.
SageMode
SageMode - 7/30/2012, 5:52 PM
Just as long as he's not campy like he was in the Raimi films, I wouldn't mind him reprising the role.
TheBigBoss917
TheBigBoss917 - 7/30/2012, 5:58 PM
YES! Only thing i missed from Raimi Trilogy
gastitdk
gastitdk - 7/30/2012, 6:00 PM
YES, PLEASE!
UncleJimmy
UncleJimmy - 7/30/2012, 6:03 PM
denis farina...

you cant have old series actors in reboots, causes issues
FlashFacts
FlashFacts - 7/30/2012, 6:04 PM
He definitely should be back.. He was a perfect JJJ. if Judi Dench can come back for the new Bond movies,then why not?
FlashFacts
FlashFacts - 7/30/2012, 6:06 PM
all he needs to say is " PARKER! u look different. get a hair cut."
kisama
kisama - 7/30/2012, 6:06 PM
That would be Amazing. He's one of my favorite actors. You all should see him Lady Killers.
kisama
kisama - 7/30/2012, 6:06 PM
*in Lady Killers
MasterApoc81
MasterApoc81 - 7/30/2012, 6:16 PM
just like they didnt replace hugh jackman as wolverine ...when they rebooted xmen with first class and having that cameo......they should let him reprise the role if ur good ur good....................just like green lantern i dont care if they reboot but mark strong was sinestro ...the one shinning thing about that movie
MJPETTY7
MJPETTY7 - 7/30/2012, 6:18 PM
YES!!!!!!!! I want him back!!!!
jumpingtheshark
jumpingtheshark - 7/30/2012, 6:20 PM
@NinjaJesus No way Jose. Cranston is James Gordon all the way. He was perfect as his voice in Batman: Year One and he is the only person most can see replacing Gary Oldman.
SymbioteJoker
SymbioteJoker - 7/30/2012, 6:26 PM
PARKER! I'm paying you to take pictures not finish your homework!
AutobotCommander84
AutobotCommander84 - 7/30/2012, 6:28 PM
J.K. is the only actor from the Raimi series that is truly irreplaceable.
WebHeadedHero
WebHeadedHero - 7/30/2012, 6:31 PM
PLEASE!!!!
TheAmazingSpidey63
TheAmazingSpidey63 - 7/30/2012, 6:33 PM
J.K. Simmons was bad@$$ from the Raimi trilogy. I honestly cannot think of anyone else bringing a d@mn good performance as J.J. Jameson. If he comes back as JJJ ( Sony, you better do so!) I'll be HAPPY as hell. Happy, I tell you! J.K. Simmons FTW!!! :D

Stay EPIC, my friends!
Adriel
Adriel - 7/30/2012, 6:37 PM
Yes, please! *-*
Deschain12
Deschain12 - 7/30/2012, 6:38 PM
He was great as J.J.
TheStranger
TheStranger - 7/30/2012, 6:40 PM
DO EEET!
pesmerga44
pesmerga44 - 7/30/2012, 6:40 PM
WIN SO MUCH WIN. Thank you J.K.Simmons for wanting to come back and Sony would be complete dumb asses for not bringing him back to reprise the role.
ronnie42
ronnie42 - 7/30/2012, 6:41 PM
NOBODY I REPEAT COULD PLAY HIM BETTER! He's awesome!
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/30/2012, 6:44 PM
in the imortal words of highlander there can only be one,j.k.simmons must return as j.jonah jameson.
SoFresh
SoFresh - 7/30/2012, 6:45 PM
This guy is [frick]ing hilarious
Joker08
Joker08 - 7/30/2012, 6:46 PM
Perfect JJJ, but it might confuse some folks. I vote R Lee Ermy to play Mr Jameson in the sequel.
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