The Spider-Man Reboot...So Far

The Spider-Man Reboot...So Far

After hearing all of the the talk and speculation on the subject, I think its time to address a lot of the growing questions surrounding the impending reboot of everyone's favorite spider-themed hero and get a clear look at what this reboot is shaping up to be...

Editorial Opinion
By Jp499 - Oct 03, 2010 04:10 PM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man
Source: Jp499

Since the announcement of the Spider-Man reboot, there's been many questions on what's in store for everyone's favorite wall crawler in the upcoming reboot. At the time, the biggest question was who would play the lead character but, after a tedious casting process, we've learned that 27 year-old actor Andrew Garfield would take the role.




This was in turn met with an uproar of questions regarding other aspects of the film such as who would be the love interest and who would be the villain, and most importantly, who would play them.

Since then we've learned the following:

1. The film will be directed by Marc Webb




2. The film will be set in high school.

3. The film is will likely be based on the ultimate universe with 616 influence.

4. The film's villain is likely to be the Lizard with Christoph Waltz originally rumored for the role.

5. Anton Yechin, R. Lee Ermey, and Josh Brolin are rumored to be the frontrunners to play Harry Osborn, J. Jonah Jameson, and Norman Osborn respectively.

6. Mary-Jane will not be the love interest in the film but she will be in the film and have a more pivotal role in future installments.

7. The love interest in the film will be Gwen Stacy will be the love interest.

8. Currently, Emma Stone has been offered the role of Mary-Jane and a sort list of actresses including Mia Wasikowska and Dominique McElligott are in contention to play Gwen Stacy in the film.




9. Lastly, Phillip Seymour Hoffman is rumored to be th frontrunner for the role of Eddie Brock in the upcoming film though its likely he's in contention for the role of Eddie Brock, Sr. whose son becomes the villain, Venom.

Since its announcement in January, there have been few development on the impending reboot but the one's we've gotton were big and have sparked many talks among fans and has had a split respnse: positve, negative, and mixed.

I for one think this shaping up to be a great film and I can't wait to see what else is in store for this film and the franchise.

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ThreeBigTacos
ThreeBigTacos - 10/3/2010, 5:34 PM
I actually didn't consider PSH to be Eddie Brock's dad, since his name has been rumored for Eddie Brock, i assumed it meant Venom Eddie Brock. But if he's rumored/meant to be Brock's dad, it actually kinda make sense i guess, especially if it's the Ultimate influence.
TheDarqueOne
TheDarqueOne - 10/3/2010, 7:22 PM
@ThreeBigTacos

The reports say Hoffman to play Venom. The dad bit is just wishful thinking on the part of people who hate the idea. Considering the budget Hoffman is very unlikely to be a supporting player.

But there have been a few rumors about Villains with Hoffman being the latest.
jbak368
jbak368 - 10/3/2010, 8:54 PM
Emma Stone is a damn sight better than Kirsten Dunst.
jbak368
jbak368 - 10/3/2010, 9:44 PM
There's no way PHS is playing Venom. I do not believe that. It doesn't make any [frick]ing sense whatsoever.
TheDarqueOne
TheDarqueOne - 10/3/2010, 10:32 PM
The symbiote can bond with anybody. If they go with Hoffman then it is obvious they plan to change the base character a fair bit.
Whiteharted
Whiteharted - 10/4/2010, 2:14 AM
PSH better not play Venom! that a worse choice than Grace!
TheDarqueOne
TheDarqueOne - 10/4/2010, 7:05 AM
When a Studio is as in control of movie as they are with this one anything can happen. I am just waiting for that big bombshell that will drive everyone around here out of their minds.

Hoffman as Venom could do it but we might get something even more terrifying.
LEEE777
LEEE777 - 10/4/2010, 11:08 AM
If they put ULTIMATE in it, its gonna be CRAP!

And VENOM is not needed, he's needed in the VENOM movie versus CARNAGE!

R should be =



Btw. : P
ChromaCut
ChromaCut - 10/5/2010, 3:08 AM
Emma Stone for MJ All the way. But PSH as Venom, uhhh no thank you, I'd like to see Eddie Brock in the first movie but not as Venom, then the second movie bring in the black suit and the ending be with Venom rising. Then the third movie have Venom the main villian :D
TheDarqueOne
TheDarqueOne - 10/5/2010, 5:43 AM
@Jp499

Something to consider for your next Article. You said 'time to address a lot of the growing questions' and then list 9 things we know. The rest of the Article could have addressed some of the things we don't know. That would have fleshed out your Article a bit.

@LEEE

I love the Sarge but it is hard for me to imagine anyone else as JJ. He was just so perfect in the Raimi movies.
Lindsey35
Lindsey35 - 10/8/2010, 9:18 AM
Wow sounds great!!!! can't wait
Lindsey35
Lindsey35 - 10/10/2010, 6:25 AM
Why can't people just understand the reboot is going on! and it will be awesome! Tobey and Dust really didn't do there best in Spider man 3 so you guys should be happy about the reboot.
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