RUMOR: Billy Bob Thornton A 'Spider-Man' Villain?

RUMOR: Billy Bob Thornton A 'Spider-Man' Villain?

A recent tip by an individual close to the production of Marc Webb's 'Spider-Man' reveals that Billy Bob Thornton may just be close to landing a villain role in the film. Details in the article:

By GiFF - Sep 19, 2010 10:09 AM EST
Filed Under: The Amazing Spider-Man
Source: Close Sources


A couple individuals, they will remain nameless, close to the production of 'Spider-Man' has given me word that Billy Bob Thornton may be in negotiations to play a villain in the upcoming 'Spider-Man' reboot.



Accordingly, negotiations began recently and Billy Bob apparently was one of the only actors they considered for the role play.

Unfortunately, there is no knowledge of who the villain is. The actor is best known for starring in such films as "The Astronaut Farmer," "Mr. Woodcock" and "Bad News Bears."

Rumors have swirled around the villain would being Dr. Curt Connors/The Lizard, but my spider sense tells me Billy Bob may play another villain.

Sony is expecting to sign Billy Bob Thornton to the film as soon as possible. An announcement may be made around next month before the film begins shooting in December.

One of the reasons I created my CBM is that I knew that I could give some valid news out to you guys. Now all that is needed is for Billy Bob to be confirmed and I will have proven myself.

'Spider-Man' has already nabbed the "(500) Days of Summer" director Marc Webb and the up and coming young actor Andrew Garfield, best known for films as "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus," "Boy A," and the upcoming David Fincher film, "The Social Network." The film is expected to be released on July 3rd, 2012, in 3-D.
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The4thWall
The4thWall - 9/19/2010, 10:17 AM
Hmmm, maybe he could be Connors or Osborn. I don't really know...
LucasMend
LucasMend - 9/19/2010, 10:19 AM
LMAO "close sources" Billy Bob on Spider-Man funny
bleedthefreak
bleedthefreak - 9/19/2010, 10:37 AM
well why would the try and contact you, I mean your are not a big name on this site or an editor, why in the hell would they decide to tell you? On the slight possibility this is true, people here are not gonna believe you, including myself. Chances are this is as fake as kaboom's bullshit.
CaptainAmerica
CaptainAmerica - 9/19/2010, 10:48 AM
lol your [frick]ed if this turns out to be fake.
claybo4131
claybo4131 - 9/19/2010, 10:54 AM
Better known for Sling BLade and Armageddon and Eagle Eye.

He doesnt seem like a good fit
Dynamo
Dynamo - 9/19/2010, 10:58 AM
He might make a good Shocker. Maybe a good Dr Connors too.
jazzman
jazzman - 9/19/2010, 11:00 AM
@GiFF

Billy Bob Thornton is not best known for starring in "The Astronaut Farmer," "Mr. Woodcock" and "Bad News Bears. yes he star in them movies but his not best known for them.

u forget his more best known for Sling Blade, A Simple Plan, Armageddon and Monster's Ball

but anyway this info better be true cause people here hate liars.


@teabag

lol i guess his not well known for them movie cause they was not that popular to be honest.
bleedthefreak
bleedthefreak - 9/19/2010, 11:09 AM
tea how can I forget bad Santa when its the only one mentioned i remember?
marvel72
marvel72 - 9/19/2010, 11:24 AM
if his cast in the movie,i'd could see him play.

1.the chameleon
2.the vulture
3.the lizard
4.norman osborn
xBlaze96x
xBlaze96x - 9/19/2010, 11:27 AM
He Should Be The Vulture
Rhys
Rhys - 9/19/2010, 11:36 AM
Why is he in movies??
6of13
6of13 - 9/19/2010, 11:51 AM
Maybe I am going off on a tangeant but...Miles Warren?
The4thWall
The4thWall - 9/19/2010, 11:57 AM
@6of13 That's possible. But I was thinking that if its not a villianous role he could be Captain Stacy
patriautism
patriautism - 9/19/2010, 3:22 PM
Hammerhead maybe.....?
thetrubatman14
thetrubatman14 - 9/19/2010, 4:35 PM
VULTURE OR HAMMERHEAD!!!
Denn1s
Denn1s - 9/19/2010, 5:37 PM
could be green goby
deraj36
deraj36 - 9/19/2010, 6:38 PM
He could be Norman Osborn. But if he is, he probably won't become Green Goblin in this one since they started off with him last time.

Or he could be Uncle Ben, though that's not a villainous role obviously. Wasn't Uncle Ben a little younger looking in the Ultimate comics?

In fact, here's a picture of Ultimate Uncle Ben.


Looks like him
tricklove187
tricklove187 - 9/19/2010, 9:23 PM
If this is true then this movie continues to fall into suckness.
Codeseven
Codeseven - 9/21/2010, 11:30 PM
giff@ you're so full of sh!t. if he isn't cast then you'll just say some bull sh!t about how they decided to go with another actor. get over yourself.
bonti247
bonti247 - 10/11/2010, 5:14 PM
J. Jonah Jameson!
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