Aaron Johnson joins the list of the candidates for Spider-Man
This would certainly be a boon to the film, as Webb hopes to take the popular franchise in more of a Kick-Ass direction in terms of its action, look, and storyline. But nothing is certain when it comes to Sony's Untitled Spider-Man Reboot, as it seems Anton Yelchin is also yet another actor trying to throw his hat into the pile.
Of course, the fact that these names are being spoken in conjunction with Marc Webb's film means nothing at this point. Since it was announced that he was directing the Untitled Spider-Man Reboot, Marc has cast quite a large net, canvassing all options in filling the shoes left by Tobey Maguire. The only obvious thing tying all of these actors together is that none of them look like Tobey Maguire, and that might be a very good thing for both the production and its eager fans.
The Amazing Spider-Man comes to theaters July 3rd, 2012 and stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Chris Zylka, Irrfan Khan, C. Thomas Howell. The film is directed by Marc Webb.
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ollie-styrene
Is`nt Jamie Bell already decided????
2 years agoby @ollie-styreneFlag
Stiles
naaaa, he's Kick Ass!
2 years agoby @stilesFlag
TheMime
This show is getting wacky and wackier every time they post a rumor. ....
2 years agoby @themimeFlag
Mike Garand
What is it with all these actors being cast as two different superheroes? Ryan Reynolds, then Chris Evans. Now possibly this? Geesh.
2 years agoby @mike-garandFlag
Spongebob_Boxofficepants
Or how about Drake Bell
nah way too Dragonfly (he played Spider-man's spoof character Dragonfly in Superhero Movie)
who are other teenage boys who are candidates?
2 years agoby @spongebob-boxofficepantsFlag
Spongebob_Boxofficepants
HMMMM........
Michael Cera or Zac Efron could be a choice but not Taylor Lautner or even Robert Pattinson
2 years agoby @spongebob-boxofficepantsFlag
Spongebob_Boxofficepants
will u please stop denying rumors choose Logan Lerman or u die ^^
2 years agoby @spongebob-boxofficepantsFlag
Mexicool
Even though Aaron Johnson is better than all the other actors mentioned, I still believe that there are better choices. What the hell is happening with SONY??!!
2 years agoby @mexicoolFlag
UNoLazyboy
He would be a terrible choice for the spider-man film. But then again Bell isn't much of an option either. Damn it Sony why couldn't you have let Raimi do his thing the way he wanted!?!
2 years agoby @unolazyboyFlag
Yahzee
if Peter Parker is in highschool, and unless he's a slow student, people over 20 are way too old for the role... ah.. why bother? Tobey Maguire forever
2 years agoby @yahzeeFlag
Josh
I say Glover is the best choice, but I think Bell could work too.
2 years agoby @joshua-bertramFlag
Hiplop
Logan must win this :(
2 years agoby @hiplopFlag
Diaigma
@Joshua Bertram
I do.
2 years agoby @diaigmaFlag
Mutant
I wish they would pick someone instead of floating rumors.
2 years agoby @zenderFlag
Blitz_21
Anton Yelchin is the best man for the job and too say hes too old is stupid. Hes barely 21 now. He can act in any role. Alpha Dog, Charlie Bartlet, House of D, and not to mention he was the best part about Terminator Salvation. He looks like hes f*cking 15 yrs old which is exactly what they need. Yelchin is the best route to go on the reboot.
2 years agoby @blitz-21Flag
Josh
LOL@Movieweb: Since when does this movie have "eager fans"? The consensus is pretty much that no one wants to see it.
2 years agoby @joshua-bertramFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
It's too close to his Kick Ass portrayal, as @Insert said below, so thats a no-go for me. I am sure the writers could change it up a bit, but its a risk I'd rather not take.
Yelchin is still too old. If they were going for that age, Webb would have chosen Levitt, but the story demands a younger Parker of course, and Webb knows that casting the right age group is key. Jamie Bell is the oldest of the studios picks, and an unfamiliar face, but he can pull of nerdy at least. Most of you haven't seen him act (and I've seen him several times), but already scream no! because he's not Lerman. Lerman would be a great PP, but still, Bell would do well too, and add that "edge" that some of you want.
Anyways, I trust Webb, and will watch this movie whatever the outcome.
2 years agoby @narratorFlag
bigrobfun2020
Two words "TOBEY MAGUIRE!" Ok so the last movie was well a bit SH---Y! But the first one was AWESOME and the Second was Pretty Cool!!! But not Every hero can be a DARK PSYCHOTIC VIGILANTE crazed for justice! You here me MARC WEBB?! I don't wanna see a NUTCASE SPIDERMAN!! ACTION PACKED, GREAT STORY, AWESOME EFFECTS are what everyone wants...Get it? So get too it!!! I'll BE WAITING!!!
2 years agoby @bigrobfun2020Flag
fanboy
hes better than the other choices. but logan would be the best choice.
2 years agoby @fanboyFlag
ejk1
Too many people have been associated with the role to actually know what the hell is going on. With all these names being thrown around, even after the producers allegedly narrowed their list to five, it is clear to me that the producers have no idea what they are doing. They need to hand the project off to someone, whether it be Raimi or another person, that knows what to do. They are wasting time, and quite frankly, are just annoying the hell out of me. There is apparently a plethora of choices, but none of them seems to have stood out. I like Johnson, at least because he's younger than Bell, but as of now, he's just another name the producers have pulled out of the hat.
2 years agoby @ejk1Flag
Billo
Well, I guess I could see it.
2 years agoby @angrypunkbronxkidFlag
sylar
MMM JAMIE BELL IS MORE NERD I REMENBER HIM IN BILLY ELLIOT JKAKAJKA DANCING BALLET LIKE BART SIMPSON XD
2 years agoby @sylarFlag
Ultimatum
This guy would be a great Spider-Man.
2 years agoby @theultimatumFlag
Blitz_21
And Emma Stone for Mary Jane!
2 years agoby @blitz-21Flag
Blitz_21
Hell yeah if you want this reboot to work you sign Anton Yelchin now!!!
2 years agoby @blitz-21Flag
jameslev
whoever is the best young actor, i think lerman, or that hutchinson kid, idk why i just have a feeling hed do a great job, if neither of those two, which probably not, take yelchin
2 years agoby @jameslevFlag
BD
still logan is the best fkin choice:D only i think this is better than the guy from jumper that i will never remeber his name..
2 years agoby @bdFlag
CMR-BOI
but i still see no point to this
2 years agoby @cmrboiFlag
CMR-BOI
YESS!!!!!! I JUST CREAMPIED MYSELF AGAIN!!! IM SOOO HAPPY NONE OF THOSE F*CKING SH*TTY ASS KIDS ARENT GETTING THE ROLE!!! F*CK YES!! I SOO WANTED THIS!!
2 years agoby @cmrboiFlag
T.Clark
The only problem with Johnson is that it may be too close to his character in Kick-Ass, and there is a sequel planned for that movie, so...Yelchin's probably your best bet.
2 years agoby @insertusernamehereFlag