Marc Webb Says He's "Not Sure" About Returning To Direct TASM 2

Marc Webb Says He's "Not Sure" About Returning To Direct TASM 2

A while ago we heard a rumor that Webb would not be helming the already green-lit sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man. Now in an interview with The Huffington Post, the director addresses this among many other things..

By MarkCassidy - Jun 26, 2012 05:06 AM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: The Huffiington Post

Will Marc Webb direct the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man? It was felt that the answer was a foregone conclusion, but judging by the director's response when asked about it, he may not have made up his mind about it at all..

Well, it's a long ... People ask about the sequel and I'm like, "Well, you know, I don't know if I want to do that, but I love the process." I love Andrew and Emma. But it's like asking someone who has just given birth, "Do you want to get pregnant again?"




Sounds to me like he just needs a bit of time off from wall crawling and web spinning and he'll be ready to get back in the chair, but you never know! Webb also reveals a few more interesting things in the interview - He debunks the rumor that in the original cut Peter's powers were a result of something his parents did and not the traditional bite from a radioactive spider - he says there were NO reshoots. Also, if you were wondering why there was no J.J. Jameson in this movie, it was indeed down to how damn good J.K Simmons was as the character in Sam Raimi's trilogy - "OK, that's the one thing from the previous movies. He was such a bombastic character, it would have been difficult." But Webb is certain that we will see Jameson in future movies. Another thing he strongly hints that we will see is the controversial death of Gwen Stacy story-line.

Be sure to click on the link below to check out the full interview for yourself. The movie opens July 3rd.









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AmazingFantasy
AmazingFantasy - 6/26/2012, 6:17 AM
YOU MUST... YOU MUST.

Alex909
Alex909 - 6/26/2012, 6:19 AM
I'm sure they could bring Simmons back as JJ. It worked for Judi Dench as M in Casino Royale. Maybe someone else can do the role but Simmons was pitch perfect as Jameson.
marvelstudios
marvelstudios - 6/26/2012, 6:31 AM
lol how do they know this movie will make enough money for a sequel?
fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 6/26/2012, 6:33 AM
@marvelstudios because its Spider-Man. It literally cannot fail haha.
golden123
golden123 - 6/26/2012, 6:33 AM
@marvelstudios: Well, pigs haven't shown any sign, as of late, that they will grow wings.
Dedpool
Dedpool - 6/26/2012, 6:35 AM
Sequels should be called "Spectacular Spiderman" and "Web of Spiderman" like the comics!
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 6/26/2012, 6:37 AM
ok, so he DOES get bit by a radioactive spider?? Someone who knows, just tell me that.lol I'm ready to see this, only one more week!

There is an article on yahoo about the Spider-Man reboot. Check it out: http://movies.yahoo.com/blogs/movie-talk/why-spider-man-reboot-180345964.html
IronDean2099
IronDean2099 - 6/26/2012, 6:40 AM
There is only 1 actor who could play JJJ better than JK Simmons and that actor is Billy Bob Thornton.
Coachella
Coachella - 6/26/2012, 6:47 AM
I'm not saying this film will suck. It will probably be pretty good ,but in my opinion it will be the worst of the big three comic films this year.
heisei24
heisei24 - 6/26/2012, 6:51 AM
first whedon said it,now him?
AutobotCommander84
AutobotCommander84 - 6/26/2012, 6:53 AM
@therealgoomba Green Day's 21 Guns? 61, 009,410 views on YouTube counts as music video that no one watches? Some people can't get their facts straight sometimes.
EarOne
EarOne - 6/26/2012, 6:57 AM
i'm gettin' the feeling Sony and Avi Arad had been giving him a serious hard time on the movie and he just couldn't wait to leave the whole thing behind and move on.
MrAmerica
MrAmerica - 6/26/2012, 7:00 AM
I'll say David Fincher is directing TASM2.
FilmsFan
FilmsFan - 6/26/2012, 7:04 AM
I'm not a SpiderMan fan by any means but this is sad!!

& that's the main problem with MARVEL, they don't want to give director more chances & let them GROW! Even now Sony wants to copy that!!
It's sad!

Although I think he might just be saying like Weadon said about AVENGERS 2; that he's not sure!
Maybe negotiating a bigger check is what gives Surety... & probably it's just a gimmick!!
ATrueHero1987
ATrueHero1987 - 6/26/2012, 7:06 AM
or maybe guys, he wants to take a break? Simple as that.
superotherside
superotherside - 6/26/2012, 7:08 AM
Doesn't matter. Hope he can perhaps come back if it's good but I'm sure they can find a good director for the next film if he doesn't. Still if the movie makes lots of money he'll be back most likely.
continuezero
continuezero - 6/26/2012, 7:12 AM
I hate when guys start trilogies (or more) and then bail on it after the 1st. That means someone else has to come along and stick with what you've started. If they had radically better ideas they are stuck with the lineage someone else has started. If you're not on board with the sequels then don't start the 1st one.
Masterpace
Masterpace - 6/26/2012, 7:13 AM
I hope he will...There's no worst thing than changing a director...Everyone saw what happened when Burton left his batman. They would have to find director with the same vision and that's just very hard thing to do.

@grif, therealgoomba Just STFU...you don't like the movie then get a life and go see something you like. No one is interested in your opinion.
Emanuel14
Emanuel14 - 6/26/2012, 7:31 AM
YES!! I DON'T WANT A [frick]ING STUPID LOVE STORY IN A SPIDER-MAN MOVIE
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 6/26/2012, 7:38 AM
What if josh trank is set to direct the sequel, and the venom thing was just a cover up?
ninjaturtle11
ninjaturtle11 - 6/26/2012, 7:44 AM
g
he has the perfect name for spidey
FishPlaps
FishPlaps - 6/26/2012, 7:47 AM
Cant wait to see this, hope its not this years Green Lantern. But yeah Webb is just holding out for a bumper payday. It will be interesting to see what route he takes with sequels if he is on board.

@Spidey31 good call
webheaded
webheaded - 6/26/2012, 7:48 AM
I can understand that..
webheaded
webheaded - 6/26/2012, 7:49 AM
@Emanuel Do you even know what Spider-Man is? It's always going to be a love story, no matter who's directing. That's just what Spider-Man is. Go somewhere else with that nonsense, idiot.
nosnegrom
nosnegrom - 6/26/2012, 7:51 AM
They set up a huge cliffhanger at th end so why not
AutobotCommander84
AutobotCommander84 - 6/26/2012, 7:58 AM
@ImSuperman Chris Nolan would make a terrible Spider-Man movie.
95
95 - 6/26/2012, 8:02 AM
Good. There are better directors for this out there.
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 6/26/2012, 8:15 AM
Josh trank would be good if Webb doesn't return. Either Webb is pulling a Nolan or Sony is pulling marvel studios.
Minghagz
Minghagz - 6/26/2012, 8:15 AM
lol, omg. I'm not even going to say anything because I'll be labeled as a hater.
Coachella
Coachella - 6/26/2012, 8:18 AM
If Webb is out call Spielsberg who probably would make the greatest Spidey film ever!
PanochaLibre
PanochaLibre - 6/26/2012, 8:18 AM
Marc Webb should go back to modeling Calvin kleins and rapping! He should play Eddie Brock in the sequel instead of directing it. I did like his work on the town though.
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