Anthony Russo Says ‘Spider-Man’ Was “Always” Part Of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

Anthony Russo Says ‘Spider-Man’ Was “Always” Part Of CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR

Even before Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures struck a deal that would finally allow Spider-Man to interact with the likes of Captain America and Iron Man, it seems the Web-Slinger was always included in the Civil War script according to one of the directors. Check it out!

By DCMarvelFreshman - Dec 07, 2015 07:12 AM EST
Source: OmeleteTV



Though it wasn’t announced that Spider-Man will be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe until a few months before Captain America: Civil War had started filming, co-director Anthony Russo has now revealed that the Web-slinger was always a part of the highly-anticipated Marvel threequel.
 
“From the second we had the idea to do the story of Civil War, Spider-Man was a part of the story,” said Russo at the Comic-Con Experience in São Paulo, Brazil last weekend. “It was a very complicated business arrangement for Marvel Studios to be able to use Spider-Man from Sony. So, we were always told by Marvel ‘Don't count on it, you may not get to use Spider-Man, so you better have a plan B’ And we were like ‘Okay, we get it, we have a plan B if don't get Spider-Man; we'll figure the movie out’. But the truth is, we never had a plan B. We only have envisioned the movie with Spider-Man. He was always a part of the story. It was very important to us to reintroduce the character.” Russo continued, explaining why this portrayal of the Web-slinger will be treasured: “We cast him young, Tom Holland is a young actor; a teen himself, and we really liked playing into that nature of the character and we think it makes him very special in the universe of the Marvel characters. I think people are really gonna love Spider-Man in this film.”

Things certainly sound promising for the new Spider-Man portrayed by Tom Holland, even with his own standalone movie which hits theaters on July 28, 2017. Devin Faraci of Birth.Movies.Death recently posted to Twitter that he’s hearing really positive things about the new Spider-Man movie, including whispers of a GREAT villain choice.” The journo later tweeted that the solo movie sounds like it’s going to be “very small, very interested in Peter Parker.” What do you think?
Directed by Anthony & Joe Russo from a screenplay by Christopher Markus & Stephen McFeely, Captain America: Civil War finds Steve Rogers leading the newly formed team of Avengers in their continued efforts to safeguard humanity. But after another incident involving the Avengers results in collateral damage, political pressure mounts to install a system of accountability, headed by a governing body to oversee and direct the team. The new status quo fractures the Avengers, resulting in two camps—one led by Steve Rogers and his desire for the Avengers to remain free to defend humanity without government interference, and the other following Tony Stark’s surprising decision to support government oversight and accountability. Get ready to pick a side and join the nonstop action playing out on two fronts when Captain America: Civil War opens in U.S. theaters on May 6, 2016. The movie has an ensemble cast led by Chris Evans, and includes Robert Downey Jr., Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Anthony Mackie, Paul Bettany, Jeremy Renner, Don Cheadle, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Rudd, Chadwick Boseman, Emily VanCamp, Daniel Brühl, Frank Grillo, with William Hurt, and Martin Freeman. What do you think?
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ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 12/7/2015, 6:38 AM
Perfect, further reiterates that Spidey will be more than just a cameo
Ragnaroknroll
Ragnaroknroll - 12/7/2015, 7:42 AM
"But the truth is, we never had a plan B."

That's awesome. It's meant to be. Spidey's return to glory is nigh.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/7/2015, 7:45 AM
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/7/2015, 7:48 AM
WOW... So if deal didn't go through Squirrel Girl was going to make her debut.
RextheKing
RextheKing - 12/7/2015, 7:48 AM
Said this a long time ago. I figured Spidey was always planned to be in Civil War(and have a phase 3 film) they just announced their line up before the Spidey deal came through.
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 12/7/2015, 7:53 AM
This movie is going to kick all kinds of ass!
SuperCat
SuperCat - 12/7/2015, 7:53 AM
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/7/2015, 7:56 AM
@Gusto I see Holland put on some weight for the role.
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 12/7/2015, 7:56 AM
jesus, that Travolta is everywhere...
KikinGonzalez
KikinGonzalez - 12/7/2015, 8:00 AM
Guys, I have never ever trolled anyone on this page and I was reported last week like 26 times?

What the hell? Does this mean I am going to be banned?
eleven59
eleven59 - 12/7/2015, 8:00 AM
and that is considered less complicated?? get outta here!
chriskrispy
chriskrispy - 12/7/2015, 8:02 AM
This article gets me hot and bothered. Incredibly excited to see what they have in store for us.
KikinGonzalez
KikinGonzalez - 12/7/2015, 8:02 AM
I was reported 61 times!!!!! What the f....

Only a HalJordan guy was reported more times than me!

Seriously posting funny gifs that offend nobody is considered trolling?
KikinGonzalez
KikinGonzalez - 12/7/2015, 8:02 AM
Is this place that sensitive?
Spideyshawn
Spideyshawn - 12/7/2015, 8:04 AM
Lol russo brothers know what's up!
webheaded
webheaded - 12/7/2015, 8:08 AM
Awesome. Sounds like Spidey's gonna have a LOT more to do with this story than just a little cameo. I'm so pumped
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 12/7/2015, 8:08 AM
When? I think Marvel is going to hide Spidey as long as possible...
Maestro
Maestro - 12/7/2015, 8:09 AM
Russo bros are so cool!!!
LEVITIKUZ
LEVITIKUZ - 12/7/2015, 8:10 AM
This movie sounds like the next TASM2. I mean having to introduce Baron Zemo, Spider-Man, Martin Freedom's character, and Black Panther into this film? At the same time given time and showcasing Scarlet Witch, Iron Man, Vision, War Machine, Crossbones, Black Widow, Falcon, Agent 13, Bucky, Hawkeye, Ant-Man, and General Ross? While giving Captain America a character arc in his film?

It's too much. Too damn much. The next TASM2 confirmed.




























































/sarcasm
Cyclone1993
Cyclone1993 - 12/7/2015, 8:11 AM
Just like how Fantastic Four has always been planned for Phase 4, right? Right?
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 12/7/2015, 8:11 AM
I don't see any reason why the Russo's would lie about this. The script was being written around the same time that Sony got hacked to hell, so it makes sense.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 12/7/2015, 8:12 AM
"But the truth is, we never had a plan B. We only have envisioned the movie with Spider-Man..."




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TheSuperguy
TheSuperguy - 12/7/2015, 8:14 AM
Scorpion or Vulture would be great villains for the first solo movie. Really hoping he has some already established villains, too. By the time the movie has come out, he'll have been Spider-Man for about two years. It would be cool to see villains like Shocker, Rhino, Electro, Sandman, etc. already existing in this world.
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