Aaron Johnson or Anton Yelchin To Play Spider-Man?

Aaron Johnson or Anton Yelchin To Play Spider-Man?

The two actors have apparently been added to the short list of those in the running for the role of the amazing Spider-Man...

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By JoshWilding - Jun 11, 2010 02:06 PM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: IGN Movies

The Los Angeles Times has reported that both Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson and Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin are in the running to play the tennaged Peter Parker in the 2012 reboot which is set to be directed by Marc Webb.

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"Of course, just the fact that these actors are being considered means little in practice. Over the last few months, director Marc Webb has canvassed a wide group of young actors with the aim of seeing which one he and and the studio should anoint to take the role previously filled by Tobey Maguire," the Times adds in their report reposted over on IGN.

"Screen testing is expected to start shortly. And the hue and cry over whether the right choice was made will follow shortly after that."



The untitled Spider-Man reboot is due to be released on July 3, 2012!



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ecksmanfan
ecksmanfan - 6/11/2010, 2:18 PM
Interesting. They definitely have a wide range of actors they are looking at for the role. Which is a good thing to me.
Creature
Creature - 6/11/2010, 2:18 PM
Aaron Johnson - I believe of Kick Ass would own this role. However he must start filming Kick-Ass 2: Balls to the Wall at the time Spidey starts, right?
Destroyer14
Destroyer14 - 6/11/2010, 2:21 PM
Both these guys are not good for the role.
Dynamo
Dynamo - 6/11/2010, 2:29 PM
Oh thank god. I was still in denial over the other group of actors.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 6/11/2010, 2:31 PM
SHORT LIST?

You mean SH1T LIST?!? : D

[frick] THE REBOOT!

P.S. No way AARON can do it...

He's [frick]ing KICK ASS!! That'll just be stupid!

JOSH @ You should put something else on that POLL like 'neither'!
HelaGood
HelaGood - 6/11/2010, 2:31 PM
i thought anton was playing charley brewster in the fright night remake. will that prevent him from playing peter parker?
ElBicho
ElBicho - 6/11/2010, 2:34 PM
Both aren't bad choices, but I'd go with Yelchin...
RockNRollCC
RockNRollCC - 6/11/2010, 2:34 PM
neither.
Johnson is Kick-Ass
Yelchin is (should be) Bob, Agent of Hydra.

still pissed about this reboot.
Jeri
Jeri - 6/11/2010, 2:35 PM
Seriously, why not screen test Logan Lerman already?

Yelchin would make a better Harry.
Seph
Seph - 6/11/2010, 2:35 PM
i thinl Aaron Johnson has a more peter-ish feel
Urban8er
Urban8er - 6/11/2010, 2:37 PM
Yeah I'm with leee. neither would be good


F[rick] the REBOOT!!!!
SydneySavage
SydneySavage - 6/11/2010, 2:38 PM
I had no idea Aaron was so pretty.
Joker1zero
Joker1zero - 6/11/2010, 2:39 PM
so many names...so little proof...
sweetre15
sweetre15 - 6/11/2010, 2:41 PM
Here's a compromise they could just cast Aaron as Parker and Yelchin as Harry and BAM! they'll already have two cast members. Anyone in favor of that?
airbeyonder18
airbeyonder18 - 6/11/2010, 2:42 PM
I vote scratch Reboot and leave Spiderman alone.
marvel72
marvel72 - 6/11/2010, 2:43 PM
yeah,i would go aaron johnson.
but please see that the ultimate universe is the wrong way to go.
the proper marvel universe is what the hardcore spidey fans want.
i admit i wouldn't mind seeing a spider-man noir movie made.
DaenerysTargaryen
DaenerysTargaryen - 6/11/2010, 2:44 PM
Eh I really don't give a sh!t about the reboot.
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 6/11/2010, 2:44 PM
Anton will have to start shooting Star Trek 2, which goes up against Spidey, I dont think that will work
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 6/11/2010, 2:45 PM
i don't give shit for reboot
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 6/11/2010, 2:47 PM
This reboot has epic fail on it, I wont go see it at all
sweetre15
sweetre15 - 6/11/2010, 2:50 PM
@deadpool72: What's wrong with the Ultimate universe? I bet that if Marvel was helming this they would use Ultimate Spider-Man as well because of all the crossovers with Tony Stark, and Nick Fury etc. Anyway,since when is it blasphemy to use one continuity of a superhero comic over the other? No canon is more right than the other IMO
TANKGIRL
TANKGIRL - 6/11/2010, 2:51 PM
guys check out my 953 marvel character

953 marvel character cast

we need spider man 4 with same story but diffrent cast

cast like this i made this poster

jim as spidey

ed as harry osborn

blake lively as mj

emilie as gwen

JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 6/11/2010, 2:53 PM
I dont want this reboot any more than you guys but we're stuck with it so might as well just hope for the best but prepare for the worst! :P

Aaron Johnson has always come across as being a bit of a dick in the interviews I saw him in while promoting Kick-Ass but I'd be happy with him playing Spider-Man because he's a great actor! I'm not a huge fan of Yelchin and dont think he looks right for this role though.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 6/11/2010, 2:53 PM
AIRBEYONDER @ Hell yeah!!!

Heck we should have a petition to lose the TEENIE BOP REBOOT and have a REBOOT CONTINUATION (SPIDER-MAN 4) or just bring back SPIDEY 4 as normal!!!
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 6/11/2010, 2:54 PM
Blake Lively looks worse with that then she will with Black hair in Green Lantern. NO NO NO, No more Blake Lively for any comic roles, she better not ever be Cheetara or Princess Zelda EVER
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 6/11/2010, 2:55 PM
Well I wonder who at Sony has been drinking the funny kool-aid and smoking the wacky tobacky to think that this reboot is a great idea?
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 6/11/2010, 2:56 PM
claybo4131 @ I hear ya man and totally agree!!!

Though hopefully she'll be good in GL, she better be lol!
HeyICUP
HeyICUP - 6/11/2010, 2:56 PM
just throwing an idea the "reboot" should be the ultimate spider-man version. like that who'll go watch it and saw the other 3 and never read the comic won't get confused.
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 6/11/2010, 2:57 PM
@Sweetre15 - eh... no I think the original stories are "cannon" as far as that goes in comics. At least the ones by the original teams (lee, dittko, romita). I mean, those are the stories that facilitated Spidey becoming a household name, and they are the great common ground for most fans. Besides that I just never got the Ultimate Green Goblin. I did like some ultimate spider-man stuff, though. I'm not saying you shouldn't use any ideas from the series.
fanboy76
fanboy76 - 6/11/2010, 2:57 PM
ummm these two tweeners look almost exactly the same.
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 6/11/2010, 2:57 PM
Logan Lerman first, but i'm all for Aaron Johnson, he can play both characters just fine by me, i really don't see a conflict imo. and i really want to see and Ultimate Spider-Man done, even if as a cartoon.

i wonder who here would like to or mind seeing an Ultimate Spider-Man take with this remake or at least an animated movie?
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 6/11/2010, 2:58 PM
LEE: Lol, Peter Parker and Dave Lizewski are different enough characters that I dont think the similarities are all that big of a deal! I too would prefer a Spider-Man 4 continuation with new actors or a reboot in the style of The Incredible Hulk but it's not going to happen unfortunately! ;( We'll just have to hope they do this right and if not, who gives a shit? 2012 is the year of The Avengers buddy! :D
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 6/11/2010, 2:58 PM
@LEE What do you agree on, the Lively comment or someone smoking something at Sony?
BigDB67
BigDB67 - 6/11/2010, 2:59 PM
Aaron would rock!
MassExecutions
MassExecutions - 6/11/2010, 2:59 PM
Animated ultimate spider-man would be fine, but I basically want this movie to be EXACTLY like the Spectacular Spider-Man cartoon in characterization and tone. They nailed it.
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 6/11/2010, 3:00 PM
People forget this film is going up AGAINST Star Trek 2, what would you perfer to see?
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 6/11/2010, 3:00 PM
i just realized this question was kinda just asked by @HeyICUP
valeriesghost
valeriesghost - 6/11/2010, 3:02 PM
Anton Yelchin was the worst part of the perfect movie that is Star Trek
AshleyWilliams
AshleyWilliams - 6/11/2010, 3:06 PM
Aaron Johnson is the best choice for Spider-Man! I would be okay with Yelchin even though he is perfect for Harry.
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