Robert Pattinson is the New Spider-Man!

Robert Pattinson is the New Spider-Man!

Tobey Maguire is out and Twilight’s Robert Pattinson is in as Spider-Man in Spider-Man 4!

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By bsprecher - Apr 01, 2009 02:04 PM EST
Filed Under: The Amazing Spider-Man

UPDATE: 4/2 - If you haven't figured it out yet, this was an April Fool's Day fake story.

In an official Sony Pictures press release, it was announced that Robert Pattinson (Twilight) will be replacing Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker and Spider-Man in Spider-Man 4.


Sony boss Amy Pascal has Pattinson signed on for not only Spider-Man 4, but also Spider-Man 5 and a third, undisclosed spin-off film.

So, what did the previously pro-Maguirre director, Sam Raimi, have to say about the switch?

Raimi:

"Decisions like these are always difficult…Robert is the future of the franchise."

Tobey Maguire could not be reached for comment.

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MisterNiceGuy
MisterNiceGuy - 4/1/2009, 3:03 PM
omg can you imagine if this was tru. i think i would kill him before they even had a chance to start filming.
Sespar27
Sespar27 - 4/1/2009, 3:21 PM
No. CHANCE this is happening, seriously. Perhaps I'll just check back in tomorrow. Although this news was actually pretty hilarious.
CrookedJaw
CrookedJaw - 4/1/2009, 3:21 PM
Now this is starting to get old...
dutch
dutch - 4/1/2009, 3:31 PM
. . . and the news quickly travelled through the grapevine and reached the Kristen Stewart camp. KS alleged threatened Robert Pattinson that if he accepts the role, she will not break up with Michael Angarano as promised.
Meanwhile Summit gathered all their executive to prepare lawsuits against Sony pictures for undermining their contract with Robert Pattinson.
Robert Pattinson himself is not available for comments. It turned out he is secretly meeting with Warner Bros. . . . .
hahha hhhhhaaa ahhhhhhhhhhh FUN FUN FUN APRIL's FOOL!
SWANN
SWANN - 4/1/2009, 3:33 PM
People get carried away with these April 1st jokes. Sam would never let this happen in the first place. I've never seen the new guy act, but from hearing you guys on here, I take it he's not that good?
Niteowl1985
Niteowl1985 - 4/1/2009, 3:34 PM
This better be a joke. I don't want to see some pansy ass cocksucker as Spidey. Tobey is and will always be Spidey
dutch
dutch - 4/1/2009, 3:38 PM
he's an actor!
but, hey, like the Bond fans, they opposed Daniel Craig, bowed vengefully to boycott the Daniel Craig Bond movie; then it turned out that because he was such a great actor, he made all other James Bond movies looked like a wuzzz.
So, protest if you like, Pattinson can carry brand new horde of fans . . . all over the world.

But of course it's not going to happen. Tobey Maguire is solid (but who would have guessed when he was first cast -- short, bulgy eyed-kid?? he turned out Okay!!)
Betty
Betty - 4/1/2009, 3:53 PM
your suit is black not.
realfirstavenger
realfirstavenger - 4/1/2009, 4:00 PM
wow everyone is so angry
grow a sense of humor and go hit your mother like your last name is Bale
:)
GrimReaper90
GrimReaper90 - 4/1/2009, 4:06 PM
April Fools. Man give us a break!
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 4/1/2009, 4:06 PM
Great idea rfa. (picks up phone dials number) "HEY MAMA BALE, COME OVER ERE FOR A MINUTE!" Gotta go, old bitty to beat.
TheDurkinKnight
TheDurkinKnight - 4/1/2009, 4:07 PM
getting very old
dbzfan
dbzfan - 4/1/2009, 4:09 PM
thank god this is a joke because I would be pissed if they replaced Toby
TheDoctororTodd
TheDoctororTodd - 4/1/2009, 4:23 PM
I think that would be a step up. I really don't care for Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man.
yodamaster
yodamaster - 4/1/2009, 4:30 PM
f'kg Pattinson pics in my girlfriend's room.

He's more like a spy flick type actor (The Saint, James Bond, etc), NOT action hero type actor. Can't see him as a geek turned into a superhero.

Tobey is 35, though. Can't picture any younger actors taking his place though. Just have to adjust story line.
GameAnime45
GameAnime45 - 4/1/2009, 4:35 PM
O, really? I remember reading that Toby had six movie deals. lol, this is full of fail!!!!!!!!!!
loganaspatch
loganaspatch - 4/1/2009, 4:36 PM
yeah im logging off and coming back in a few days untill this mess dies down
Justadjust
Justadjust - 4/1/2009, 4:37 PM
Come on CBM... enough is enough.
realfirstavenger
realfirstavenger - 4/1/2009, 5:19 PM
you guys are such sad people
CBM, well done
everyone who posted a funny article today
well done, made me laugh
and everyone else will go one crying and complaining that their comic book movie news was false for ONE day out of the entire year
this is the best site out there hands down
shut your faces

love? :)
WebSlinger22
WebSlinger22 - 4/1/2009, 5:27 PM
that's not even funny that's just stupid... no one could make a better peter parker/spider-man than Tobey Maguire
adamrich81
adamrich81 - 4/1/2009, 5:39 PM
I F'ing hate today. Yeah Yeah April Fools morons. GOD APRIL 2 ALREADY! PLEASE!
Bijous
Bijous - 4/1/2009, 5:44 PM
I think it's f#@$ing hilarious! Some of you guys need to relax a little. Seriously, unclench!
loganoneil
loganoneil - 4/1/2009, 5:50 PM
I for one would LOVE if they got rid of Tobey McGuire (whiney, sniveling little...)! I'm not too sure about Robert Pattinson though. It's bad enough McGuire made Peter Parker out to be a complete dweeb. I just can't picture our friendly neighborhood Web-head... SPARKLING!

funny pictures
moar funny pictures
SpiderBat209
SpiderBat209 - 4/1/2009, 5:51 PM
No way am I sitting in a theater full of teeny-bopper wanna-be Vampire girls, yelling: "I LOVE YOU, EDWARD CULLEN! I WANNA HAVE YOUR BABY!!!", while I'm trying to watch my hero, Spidey kick butt!

Ugh! :P

I'm not believing a single story posted today.
Neo24real
Neo24real - 4/1/2009, 5:56 PM
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! [frick]INGGGG HELLL YEAHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!! I've always hated tobey 'seabiscuit' maguire...dude was way too lame to be the most sarcastic superhero ever like i said before CGI was the real star of spiderman I think homeboi will do great...If nothing else a bunch of sexxy hot chicks will be at the movies to watch the patterson dude ...that twillight crap has a huge following....oh wait this was a joke.....[frick]ING&(*()H(UNUNUMKL:VF%^^)*(Y&%^*&&()&__Mother[frick]ers..LOL
DarkAvengers
DarkAvengers - 4/1/2009, 6:37 PM
Whoooooooooooaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!! Seems like a few of you have actually watched Twilight. YOU. ARE. F@#$.
Neo24real
Neo24real - 4/1/2009, 6:44 PM
Your dads a f@!# a$$@%....I haven't seen that shit...LMAO just know a bunch of hot chicks love the books and the movie...Retard...
realfirstavenger
realfirstavenger - 4/1/2009, 7:06 PM
ummm i saw the movie, gf made me go
got a problem???

ps: movie wasnt even ALL bad, yeah
was slightly entertaining, yeah
definately could have lived without ever seeing it but Im not gonng sit here and say it was the worst movie I have ever seen because it wasnt.... yeah
you got a problem, kiss my @$$
KeepItReal
KeepItReal - 4/1/2009, 7:44 PM
the guy is so not a "hottie" I dont know what the big fuss is over him. For spidey... I dont like tobey much either... so it "went" from worse... to worst? heehee.. At lease if it were true they have a mask so it's not all bad. the mask helps alot when I see the movie.
BLADE4040
BLADE4040 - 4/1/2009, 7:51 PM
You KNOW I really dont care for Toby Maguire either as Spidey...I mean in the comics at least for the last 20 or so odd years Peter Parker hasnt came across as a nerdy looking goofball like Maguire. The guy is married to a super-model he must look atleast OK.
THEHAWK
THEHAWK - 4/1/2009, 8:08 PM
I like Maguire for one main reason. You can belive him. You can believe that he is the only person in the world that all of those bad things can happen to. He pulls off the old Parker luck better than I think anyone else would. Spidey 3 was subpar at best, but admitt it the other 2 were awesome.

Well thats my opinion at least. I for one hope to see much more of Tobey Maguire in the films to come.

HAWK out.
Bijous
Bijous - 4/1/2009, 8:23 PM
I think Tobey's goofball Peter was an excellent portrayal of the guy that bad $#@% always happens to.

With SM4 rolling around, I hope to see some maturity and character development in the character.
Minotauro
Minotauro - 4/1/2009, 8:35 PM
I wonder who the internet nerd that deleted my comment off this topic was?...

Oh well, still these jokes are gettin old...
yodamaster
yodamaster - 4/1/2009, 8:38 PM
man! got manipulated by my girl into watching the effing video with her friends!!
But if that guy comes near my girl, I'll take out all his effing teeth!!!
MarkCassidy
MarkCassidy - 4/1/2009, 8:52 PM
Loganoniel you know i always respect your opinions..but if you honestly think this acting vacuum c#nt is a better choice than Maguire..i dont know what to say..i really dont!
loganoneil
loganoneil - 4/1/2009, 9:18 PM
Ror - TRUST ME, I'd rather clean all the bathrooms in Central Station WITH MY TONGUE than see EITHER OF THEM wear the Spidy-tights!!!!!! Relax - my comment was a blatant attempt at humor (or so I thought...)!
luv1138
luv1138 - 4/2/2009, 12:43 AM
You got me man. I was about to $#$% my pants. I hate that freakin' guy. I love spider-man. That would have been unacceptable. <3
TheSoulEater
TheSoulEater - 4/2/2009, 12:58 AM
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PeterParker
PeterParker - 4/2/2009, 2:38 AM
your kidding right
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