All this news from the Sony hack about Spider-Man joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe is pretty exciting. I'd love for the character to be rebooted in the MCU. Personally, I believe he deserves it and is the franchise's best chance at becoming a billion dollar property. When I say that I mean each installment potentially grossing a billion.
If Spidey does join the MCU I'd like to see an adaption of the fantastic
The Spectacular Spider-Man show where Peter is still in high school. I know
Marc Webb's Peter was supposed to be a teenager but casting
Andrew Garfield (and
Emma Stone) negated that. Especially in TASM2.
Putting Peter in high school and actually casting teenagers would set the new franchise apart much like the
Harry Potter films stood out. Because, like Harry, Hermione and Ron, Peter Parker is still just a kid underneath that mask. And that carries a unique emotional weight audiences won't find in the X-Men, the Avengers or the Justice League films.
Anyway, I love the name
The Spectacular Spider-Man for a new franchise. And I'm guessing he wouldn't get a solo film until Phase 4, probably 2020. Have a look at it and feel free to critique below. More to come!