J. Jonah Jameson is not featured in the Spider-Man reboot
J.K. Simmons portrayed Jameson in Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3. We reported in October that actors such as Mad Men's John Slattery and Sam Elliott were in contention for taking over the role.
It isn't clear why the character was omitted from the reboot. However, we do know The Daily Bugle will have a presence in the Untitled Spider-Man Reboot with these set photos that debuted online earlier today, one of which features a Daily Bugle delivery truck.
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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Lane
I agree with you 100% @CrazyMarty (on your second statement). This movie just is not Spider-man to me...
1 year agoby @lane1Flag
CrazyMarty
I always hated that character!
I love spiderman but hate the look and feel of this re-boot.
1 year agoby @CrazyMartyFlag
CUPID
@Emmyt maybe it will but its still gonna suck.
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
Emmytt
good just wait until the 2nd one
and yes their will be a 2nd one i am sure this spider-man reboot will make allot of money
1 year agoby @emmyttFlag
Titanictom
New Spidey's Gonna SUCK!!!!!!
1 year agoby @titanictomFlag
Matt Jones
@Vinster18 they already said that MJ isn't going to be in this movie. gwen stacy was peter's girlfriend first.
1 year agoby @matt-jonesFlag
UNoLazyboy
If he is not working for the Bugle I will be okay with Jameson not being in the movie. If is working for the Bugle I will be super pissed. That's like having a Batman movie without Alfred: It just shouldn't happen.
1 year agoby @unolazyboyFlag
dadarkknight
Well it does not really matter, if anything the movie can focus on one aspect of his life at a time. Then when the sequel comes out they can show another part of is life. As for his suit I think that it will evolve through-out each film. I think in the last film we will see the spidey suit we all know and love. If its anything like I think its going to be, we maybe in for an awesome trilogy. Only thing that worries me is the action in the movie since this is Webbs first action movie. The action scenes in the Ramini films were off da chain lol
1 year agoby @dadarkknightFlag
renodc
The removal of Jameson is probably a very good indicator of how little of an influence Marvel has in the production of this reboot.
1 year agoby @renodcFlag
bud2fresh
Alright Ultimate version! I would love to see a cameo in Avengers 2 ! Sucks Sony owns the rights to that and Wolverine Damnit!
1 year agoby @bud2freshFlag
Vinster18
This movie sounds more and more like a bad idea...whats next no MJ?
1 year agoby @vinster18Flag
Drewski37
man that is just uncalled for simmons is the man!
1 year agoby @drewski37Flag
Mixlexic
Spider-man without Jameson, I agree @Josh
1 year agoby @mixlexicFlag
CUPID
To bad.but he was a little annoying so he want be missed by me.
1 year agoby @cupidFlag
fanboy
This makes me sad, for Simmons was great in his role and will be missed.
1 year agoby @fanboyFlag
Josh
I sort of figured this might be the case, as they're already shooting and he hadn't been cast yet. No big deal. If the entire movie is going to be him in high school it makes sense Jameson won't play much of a part in it.
1 year agoby @shuabertFlag
comic_fan93
boo..........
1 year agoby @comic-fan93Flag
ejk1
I'm still not worried. The story isn't based around JJJ, so while the character will make a nice addition eventually, him not being in this one would not bother me.
1 year agoby @ejk1Flag
Bane5000
id rather they save Jameson for a sequel then rush and get any ole actor to play him in this film, they have to get it right, J.K got it perfect as Jameson :D
1 year agoby @bane5000Flag
Kinetic
Even in Ultimate Spider-Man he showed up early, Issue #7 or 8 i believe...
1 year agoby @KineticFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
Agreed @incmob. If this proves true, which I doubt since no source was listed (just like I called fowl with the First Class photo), I don't think the absence of Jameson in the first film (if not now he'll come in later in the franchise) will really hinder the film.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Dan
People, read what @DrCarter wrote....
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
TheMime
"The Boss" helped defined spider man..... without him, spider man is just another super hero film..........
1 year agoby @themimeFlag
RojoDiablo
J K was great in the other three!
1 year agoby @rojodiabloFlag
incmob
although if this rumor is indeed true (agree with @Narrator in that aspect) or if it is fact, it dissapoints me, but does not let me down. although JJ is associated with the whole spider man lore, i dont feel that it is entirely essential. besides if that is a good way to develop the relationships and characters in this film then i am all for it... JJ just seems like he would be filler or just a character expected to be in it. I loved J.K simmons portrayal, but didnt feel it was completely necessary to move along the story except for the fact that peter needed a job. It seems this film already has alot of characters and i would rather them focus on those relationships then completely get lost with the addition of new ones.
1 year agoby @incmobFlag
Magnetic-Eye
Typical Phony Sony with their counterfeit adaptation.
1 year agoby @magnetic-eyeFlag
The Narrator: The Better Man
There is no source listed, no citing. I don't buy this at all, sorry folks. Sure this could be set before he gets a job at the Bugle, but seriously, I just don't buy it till it's confirmed.
1 year agoby @narratorFlag
Dan
@Rufio Haha! This is true >:)
1 year agoby @dan1Flag
Rufio
who cares - Denis Leary is in it! :-)
1 year agoby @rufioFlag
ridgl
thats still stupid.
1 year agoby @ridglFlag