Who will be the next Spider-Man?
We breakdown the top candidates and it's not a pretty picture
Paging all actors who look under 20...
Even though it had been rumored for weeks, the news that director Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire and Kristen Dunst had officially left the "Spider-Man" franchise still came as a shock to many. It seems too soon to re-cast and reboot a billion dollar franchise, but that's exactly what's going to happen. And soon.
Over the years, Sony Pictures played contractual games with Maguire and floated having other actors such as Jake Gyllenhaal take over the role of Peter Parker, but in the end Maguire always returned. Now, the studio plans on returning Parker and Spidey to his teenage years which means the 29-year-old Gyllenhaal is most likely too old to play the part. However, Sony is going to want some sort of name to relaunch Marvel's biggest super hero whether he's an indie up and comer or a supporting studio player ready to break out.
With that in mind, check out HitFix's top candidates to become the new big screen Web-slinger. And remember, they've got to be young, be somewhat recognizable and fit the part. No easy task.
Agree? Disagree? Think we missed someone? Share your thoughts below.
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January 12, 2010 at 6:04AM EST Reply to CommentThere's one really good entry on this list, and that's Yelchin - and he's probably out because of STAR TREK. They won't want to pay what Shia commands right now, McAvoy actually looks like a dude in his mid-20s...etc.
Why not look at guys that are actually teenagers right now that AREN'T Taylor Lautner? Think out of the box a little - the studio will be, because I bet dimes to donuts they want to MAKE a star out of someone because the character WAY overshadows whoever plays him. I was overly impressed with Logan Lerman in 3:10 TO YUMA. Kid's like 17 or something, looks the part without being...well, Jay Baruchel. Why wouldn't they give someone like him a shot?
Scott Rudicil Just curious, but why no Joseph Gordon-Levitt?
January 12, 2010 at 7:43AM EST Reply to CommentDavid Brooks Would Alexander Ludwig be too young for the part? He has a slight accent but that could be a good thing.
January 12, 2010 at 11:06AM EST Reply to CommentDavidWally I dont know the guy, but I actually kinda like that Chase dude. My number one pick would be McAvoy, but since they are going young for this thats out of the question. I really hope they delve into Ultimate Spiderman for inspiration, and Ive heard Emma Stone as a suggestion for MJ which would be great if they go that route.
January 12, 2010 at 1:39PM EST Reply to CommentJACKIE I AGREE WITH YOU 100% JAMES MCAVOY WAS MY FAVORITE
July 18, 2010 at 2:41PM ESTFOR THAT ROLE
Alex Dorn answer: none of the above.
January 12, 2010 at 2:27PM EST Reply to Commentthey're going to pick an unknown that will have zero leverage in negotiations and zero baggage for the fanbase.
camila why not michael cera already?
January 12, 2010 at 11:23PM EST Reply to Commentjust kidding. hehehe
I love james mcavoy. he's perfect, and would be great, but as much as i like spider-man, mcavoy is just too good for this "reboot". he is a good actor and should do more oscar-worthy films. and an occacional blockbuster to keep him going.
but i vote for chace-gossip girl. although he is too good looking for what picture peter parker to be, maybe that's what this reboot needs. i just hope he can act.
and please, NO taylor lautner!!!
i cant stand twilighters anymore!! he's just too bloated and anyoing! god, no!
ps: jake gyllenhaal is great. he would have been better than tobey.
Bebe Monster All these guys are way too old to play a high school student. Jay Baruchel played a college student 9 YEARS AGO. Shia was playing one 11 YEARS AGO. Make it realistic and hire a 16 year old.
January 14, 2010 at 2:18AM EST Reply to CommentKellyyyy Honestly, I think Taylor Lautner would be the perfect Peter Parker. That way, people may be less likely to think of him of "that twilight guy". Chace Crawford might play the part too, however he would have to dye his hair in order to look the part. As for Mary Jane, Taylor Momson could play the part well or maybe even Dakota Fanning. However, they would have to dye their hair red. Other than that, I'm sure that good actors will be picked to play those roles.
January 14, 2010 at 3:22PM EST Reply to Comment
January 15, 2010 at 11:21PM ESTchris whoever thinks robert pattinson are brain damage
January 16, 2010 at 5:52PM EST Reply to Commentgenevieve devon werkheiser. great face but nerdy, like spiderman initially. he is recognizable by those who watch nickelodeon in the past couple of years, and I think he's capable of looking good in the spidey suit.
January 16, 2010 at 10:01PM EST Reply to Commenthttp://www.imdb.com/name/nm0973974/
Y. Um, Penn Badgley. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0046112/
January 17, 2010 at 1:35AM EST Reply to CommentHe basically already plays Peter Parker without the spidey-powers on Gossip Girl. The quips, insecurity with girls, nerdy looks, and often a confused why-is-my-life-suck expression on his face really nails it down.
Charlotte Definetely not Zac Efron, remember Peter is supposed be an unpopular nerd. Come back Tobey!
January 17, 2010 at 11:41AM EST Reply to CommentUnknownBearing Paul Dano.
January 18, 2010 at 1:46AM EST Reply to Commenthttp://oglobo.globo.com/blogs/arquivos_upload/2008/03/20_151-blog-Paul-Dano.jpg
He's perfect for Spider-Man.
mkamal To fit the criteria Drew laid out, it's a no-brainer:
January 18, 2010 at 6:09PM EST Reply to CommentJoseph Gordon Levitt!
benjamin65 joseph gordon-levitt needs the role is older 2 bt hes got it
January 20, 2010 at 4:34PM EST Reply to CommentJane I would love to see Shia as a young Peter Parker. He looks like the boy next door, he's funny as hell, and he's a good actor.
January 20, 2010 at 5:26PM EST Reply to CommentLynn But I was looking forward to seeing Shia complete the role of the newest young Indiana Jones, Jr.!!!
January 20, 2010 at 9:59PM ESTCrystal If you are considering Taylor Lautner, why not consider Rob Pattinson who has forever dreamed of playing a "superhero" (his own words. He is a method actor who could play the role extremely well.
January 20, 2010 at 6:02PM EST Reply to Commentgenevieve willis Hey! You missed Matthew Herington as a possible candidate for the new Spiderman franchise! Young , good looking, excellent actor, a strong character in any role. Check him out at IMDB.com or LA casting. We love his work! You can't go wrong here! Thanks
January 20, 2010 at 6:48PM EST Reply to Commentjake tilton I think to reboot the movie is a horrible idea, they are going to lose more money than their putting in to it. It started with toby and it should end with toby. Why fix something that isnt broke?
January 20, 2010 at 8:33PM EST Reply to Commentjames yup your right they should just add more villains like mysterio carnage those kind of villains will be good for the movie
February 10, 2010 at 9:29PM ESTmarkus Omg, how very right you are! Its time to go forward, we don't wanna see the same played out shit again.
June 23, 2010 at 11:38PM ESTRob The actress who played Mary Jane Watson in the last three movies is Kirsten Dunstm not "Kristen." Wow, bad reporting mistake.
January 20, 2010 at 10:41PM EST Reply to Commentmustangirl69 The last movie left you wanting more. It will not be the same. I know it can't keep going on and on but at least leave us with a final ending to it and then start a new chapter with new people. I am really disappointed.
January 21, 2010 at 12:25AM EST Reply to Commentpeter parker These actors are A) terrible and B) look nothing like Peter Parker.
January 21, 2010 at 1:33AM EST Reply to Commentsuper slooths hes BEAUTIFUL !
February 3, 2010 at 1:14PM ESTBuck HELL NOO!!! these guy shouldnt even be a thought especially that Twilight dude(not to sound like a hater) they gotta take their time with this one not just Pick one out of their asses. I'm not sure bout everyone else but the last thing i want is sitting with a bunch of Twitards in a spiderman movie.
February 11, 2010 at 11:42AM EST Reply to CommentC Yelchin from Startrek would be best.
February 12, 2010 at 3:32PM EST Reply to CommentHe is still somewhat unknown and young and geek looking.
Do for him what Spiderman did for Mcguire and people will fall in love when he's catapulted into the role. Or just an unknown
nina I definitely agree. Anton Yelchin would be the best out of all of the guys.
February 16, 2010 at 9:59PM ESTbrian hop I FuGGiN HATE!@!! when they change characters, the God@mn actors should have to do these roles..it totally ruins the whole movie line.Hey How bout a damn girl to play spiderman. and we call it SpiderBitch. And then maybe tobey maguire aka (the new bitch), can and probaly want to play spiderman.. i think he is a total A$$hole for not taking on the role.... Freakin' B.S.,,,i grew up having spiderman as my hero... now spiderman is just another friggin pc of $hit actor that doesnt deserve anything in my book.... just play the part ya FuGGiN Queer...haha later on assmunch
February 13, 2010 at 12:42PM EST Reply to Commentaminimouse They alll suck
February 14, 2010 at 11:48AM EST Reply to CommentMichael F. Geez, that was a pretty "padded" list, with people like Dev Patel, Jesse Eisenberg and Jay Baruchel on it. They are all good actors, but to be considered for Peter Parker - COME ON! Why not James Bond too?
February 15, 2010 at 2:51PM EST Reply to CommentThis list was almost as bad as the Salkinds Superman list back in the 70s with people like Sylvester Stallone and Muhammad Ali on it.
I know it's a slow news day but this is just lazy reporting.
bubbles taylor lautner should play spiderman hes young active and hes a good actor plus a lot of girls would watch the movie causr they think that hes hot... i think u should chose taylor lautner over anyone else...
February 16, 2010 at 10:44PM EST Reply to CommentMandrake1979 Bubbles with all respect please shut the F@*k up. Mr Lautner is one, if not the worst casting ideas I have ever heard
February 17, 2010 at 8:55PM ESTmrswinchester248920 THOMAS DEKKER! He looks young enough, he's not extremely well-known but he's not a no-name and has plenty of acting experience. Plus, he looks like Spiderman- just a REALLY hot version of him! I think he would suit perfectly.
February 18, 2010 at 12:17AM EST Reply to CommentOther people I think would do good is Alexander Ludwig, he was the best thing about that stupid Seeker movie and he was also good in Escape to Witch Mountaion. Maybe he's too young though.
Logan Lerman or Jake Abel but they are both tied up with Percy Jackson (plus, I think Jake is too confident to play Spiderman but who knows, maybe I'm wrong any movie he's in I'll see) My favorite pics would be Thomas or Jake
Also, what about Kyle Gallner? I don't think anyone's even mentioned him and he's great.
ant I think that umm... TOBEY MA FREAKING GUIRE SHOULD PLAY SPIDERMAN!
February 18, 2010 at 8:08PM EST Reply to CommentHoly CRAP is this whole reboot thing a terrible idea or what?! The only thing more silly than Hollywood rebooting all of these franchises 3 years after the last movie came out is that people are still going to see them! I cant believe Sony couldnt get another trilogy out of Raimi and his wonderful cast. I hope this reboot runs into huge problems, and Sony loses the creative license due to the time restraints on it. Rubbish.
Trekscribbler I think it's a great idea. The first 3 Spiday flicks were boring as hell for me, so I embrace a change in direction.
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