CHRONICLE'S Dane Dehaan Up For Harry Osborn Role In THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Sequel

CHRONICLE'S Dane Dehaan Up For Harry Osborn Role In THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN Sequel

According to THR, the young actor - most recently seen in Lawless - is one of three names being "bandied about" to star as Peter Parker's (Andrew Garfield) best friend in Marc Webb's sequel. Who are the others? You'll have to click on to find out..

News
By MarkCassidy - Nov 14, 2012 03:11 PM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: THR



In an article just published over at THR, the site reveal some names testing for a various supporting roles in some upcoming movies. But the one that stands out is that of Harry Osborn, the character previously played by James Franco in Sam Raimi's trilogy. THR report that the role was originally to be filled by a "bigger athletic actor", but has now been reconfigured and someone a little more "dark and edgy" is being sought after. They reckon Brady Corbet (Melancholia), Dane Dehaan (Chronicle) and Alden Ehrenreich (the upcoming Beautiful Creatures) are the lads that are vying for the role, but that more names may enter the mix as the "character is evolving".







SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Rumored To Be Looking For A Harris Dickinson-Type - Could It Be Harry Osborn?
Related:

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Rumored To Be Looking For A "Harris Dickinson-Type" - Could It Be Harry Osborn?
SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY - 5 Reasons The Scorpion Will Make The Perfect Next Foe For The Web-Slinger
Recommended For You:

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY - 5 Reasons The Scorpion Will Make The Perfect Next Foe For The Web-Slinger

DISCLAIMER: As a user generated site and platform, ComicBookMovie.com is protected under the DMCA (Digital Millenium Copyright Act) and "Safe Harbor" provisions.

This post was submitted by a user who has agreed to our Terms of Service and Community Guidelines. ComicBookMovie.com will disable users who knowingly commit plagiarism, piracy, trademark or copyright infringement. Please CONTACT US for expeditious removal of copyrighted/trademarked content. CLICK HERE to learn more about our copyright and trademark policies.

Note that ComicBookMovie.com, and/or the user who contributed this post, may earn commissions or revenue through clicks or purchases made through any third-party links contained within the content above.

Do you have what it takes to write for us?
Want to contribute?
1 2 3
RR51
RR51 - 11/14/2012, 3:46 PM
Dane Dehaan FTW.
jimpinto24
jimpinto24 - 11/14/2012, 3:51 PM
Huh? Why not James Franco's brother?
polarkyle
polarkyle - 11/14/2012, 3:54 PM
I don't want to see Harry if they are just gonna kill him off.
redsonjustin
redsonjustin - 11/14/2012, 3:56 PM
@Splenda: TASM was good.
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 11/14/2012, 3:57 PM
Dan deehan sounds very good!
thespiderman209
thespiderman209 - 11/14/2012, 3:58 PM
just get Franco's brother, he fits the description alot better -_-
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 11/14/2012, 3:59 PM
Dave Franco would be Good but deehan is a better actor so I choose him
TheDpool
TheDpool - 11/14/2012, 4:01 PM
@jimpinto24 - Because no matter how cool James Franco is his brother is irritating!!!
CaptainDC
CaptainDC - 11/14/2012, 4:02 PM
This kid is a DWEEB. He fit the role for Chronicle perfectly, but for Harry Osborn? Not at all, James Franco will never get beat
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 11/14/2012, 4:05 PM
Brace yourself here comes the haters who say he doesn't fit the role
AC1
AC1 - 11/14/2012, 4:08 PM
Franco's brother isn't the right kind of actor, he's more of a comedy actor than an emotional one (and Harry needs emotion, not comedy). Plus, Franco looked nothing like comic book Harry, so how his very similar looking brother fits the character in your opinions is beyond me. That's not to say that I think looks are a huge part of the character, because they aren't too important, but I'm simply explaining why you can't use that particular actor's looks as a reason to cast him.

Dane Dehaan would be a great choice, although I kind of wanted Jamie Bell for the role - he's a good quality actor and was up for the role of Peter, and seems far better suited to Harry.
Spideyguy94
Spideyguy94 - 11/14/2012, 4:10 PM
I hope they make Harry a cool kid in the movie, but only because he's rich not because he's actually cool
TheGambitFreak
TheGambitFreak - 11/14/2012, 4:11 PM
But Harry is suppose to be better looking than Pete. Get Dave Franco, matches him perfectly, could even outshine his brother.
AC1
AC1 - 11/14/2012, 4:12 PM
I mean Bell is better suited to play Harry than Peter, not that he's better suited for the role than Dehaan is.

@KamenRiderJ22 James Franco has acting chops. Just watch 127 Hours. He carries the entire film by himself; every other character is pretty much a named extra if I remember correctly. Fantastic movie, proves that Franco acts well under great direction (I don't really think Raimi's known for pulling out great performances from his actors, although he does have a fun visual flair and is a good storyteller).
95
95 - 11/14/2012, 4:15 PM
I thought he'd be Human Torch. Oh well, this gig sounds better for him. I was about to watch a Redbox Blu-ray of The Amazing Spider-Man yesterday — but my Blu-ray player's acting up.
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 11/14/2012, 4:16 PM
Anyone who wants the brother of the guy who played him in the previous trilogy needs to get their heads tested! The dude looks and acts JUST like him, same sleepy facial expressions and everything. Thsi is a REBOOT. My God.
AC1
AC1 - 11/14/2012, 4:17 PM
Everyone insisting Harry must look better than Peter is clearly taking cues from Ultimate Spider-Man - in the mainstream Spider-Man comics, Harry should be just as much of an outcast as Peter, and any popularity he has is simply due to his wealth, although he still chooses to befriend Peter, a real friend, rather than popular kids only after his money. Well technically, he befriends Peter through Gwen Stacy in the comics when they all meet at University, but that might have to be slightly reworked.
CrimsonArk
CrimsonArk - 11/14/2012, 4:19 PM
@ SpectacularSpider
How did the movie fail on Peter being an outsider?
He had NO friends throughout the movie, wasn't in fashion, was picked on, and was awkward and anti-social so he even couldn't talk to girls or new people very well, which by the way it's so stupid that some people complain about him stuttering and talking quietly.
Peter is suppose to be anti-social, he keeps to himself, so he isn't going to be the strongest and most charismatic speaker in the world, but it seems like a lot people here (and on a lot of internet forums in general) aren't that bright and are just ignorant. VERY ignorant.
CrimsonArk
CrimsonArk - 11/14/2012, 4:21 PM
And why the hell would they cast James Franco's brother as Harry? They look EXACTLY alike! They even sound the same, oh but watch. No matter who they choose half of the comments on that future article will be people b*tching and saying the movie is gonna suck.
Spideyguy94
Spideyguy94 - 11/14/2012, 4:27 PM
@SpectacularSpider Harry's supposed to be a cool kid not an outcast. When peter was first met Harry Harry didn't like him because he was friends with all the popular kids like flash, and flash always would tell him how much a square Peter is, Harry is not an outcast
marvel72
marvel72 - 11/14/2012, 4:29 PM
not a bad choice,might be alright.
jimpinto24
jimpinto24 - 11/14/2012, 4:34 PM
@TheDeadpool. James Franco's bother looks the part.
RSDhillon
RSDhillon - 11/14/2012, 4:40 PM
I can DIG it, dad!

Also, I never understood when people say an actor doesn't fit a role.
I mean, they're called ACTORS, for gosh sakes!

And give 'im the OSBORN hair!!
AnotherSinisterClone
AnotherSinisterClone - 11/14/2012, 4:41 PM
that dude is ugly n weird lookin. his eyes N lips are too small for his head, reminds me of how South Park draws people with mental retardation
AmazingFantasy
AmazingFantasy - 11/14/2012, 4:41 PM
I couldtn agree with Ror more. This is a reboot, let someone else besides the Franco's be Harry, and Dan will nail the edgy and dark side of Harry.
I can tell his Harry will destroy.
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 11/14/2012, 4:43 PM
Josh tweeted he made a mistake it's actually Alex russel not deehan
KelvTwelve
KelvTwelve - 11/14/2012, 4:44 PM
Lol Dave Franco. Why? Sure you can go off the Ultimate and 616 versions, but don't forget most of the media versions of Harry made him out to be a dork.

Someone get Greg Weisman to write Spider-Man movie please.
We're not trying to rehash the same exact thing. And Dave Franco has this HUGE air of, conceitedness around him, something his brother doesn't have.
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 11/14/2012, 4:44 PM
Nvm I think he meant he was thinking of the wrong guy
AmazingFantasy
AmazingFantasy - 11/14/2012, 4:44 PM
This will be a "Ledger as Joker" all over again, maybe not to that extent...
Freedon
Freedon - 11/14/2012, 4:47 PM
I am disappointed Jesse Eisenberg is not on this list.
Mrcool210
Mrcool210 - 11/14/2012, 4:48 PM
hell yeah, im totally down for this, i loved him in chronicle, harry needs to be an outsider, he felt too much like a playboy to me in the raimi ones, too confident, BRING IT ON
1 2 3
Related Headlines
Latest Headlines

Hot Headlines Hot Headlines

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Anime & Manga

Gaming

Horror

Cartoons & Animated Features

Action Movies & TV

Pro Wrestling & MMA News
View Recorder