Maguire getting $50m for Spider-man?

[GreenScar]

After reading the article it really makes me think there's no way he's going to take this as seriously as he did the first two. He probably won't even get into shape like part 3 (the rolls hanging off when he was cleaning the sand out of his boots really didn't fit)...That is if it's true...

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Given that he’s the kind of movie star who wouldn’t have the pulling power to open any film in which he wasn’t wearing a red, webbed suit, Tobey Maguire must be celebrating what’s likely to be the payday of a lifetime, should rumours of his new Spider-man deal be true. Maguire has now apparently signed up to another two webslinging movies, for which he’s getting paid $50m. His $25m fee a movie would buy you any movie star in Hollywood, and it’s surprisingly, given the rumours that Sony was looking to cast its key franchise.

Furthermore, Maguire’s contract is reportedly allowing him to having mornings and evenings off to spend time with his daughter. If we’re reading that right, then that’s $50m to work afternoons and nights for six months. That ain’t bad work if you can get it.

The six month schedule is because Sony is believed to be pressing ahead with its plan to shoot Spider-man 4 and 5 back to back, presumably in a cost saving measure, and also to reduce the three year window (at least) between sequels. And while Sam Raimi isn’t confirmed for the director’s chair just yet, it’s highly unlikely now that we’ll be seeing someone else direct the films.

But I guess if you can...then do it

[ThePhantomOak]

Originally Posted by jasonbird

After reading the article it really makes me think there's no way he's going to take this as seriously as he did the first two. He probably won't even get into shape like part 3 (the rolls hanging off when he was cleaning the sand out of his boots really didn't fit)...That is if it's true...

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But I guess if you can...then do it

That guy sucks. So does the girl.

Good for him, though. I hope it is true, but I will not be seeing it in theaters.

[jean6825]

After Spidey 3 .. he better give his best performance ever .. the scene where he cries in Spidey 3 , make me cry 2 .. i was laughing so hard at how fake it looked !

[R3DRUM]

What a waste of good money .. I don't think Toby is even close to A class by Hollywood standards but im sure the money will rake in for Sony regardless.

[monkyman]

I don't know why they would pay him 50 mil, when I'll do it for half that.

[horseflesh]

I heard Sony were asking Will Smith to take on the role of Spider-Man.

[alexakajeff]

He does really bad as spiderman, they need someone new.

[Red Hood]

i didnt mind him but i would like to see a new face

[brett_day]

i think it is time for a new spidey as well. the spiderman series has been getting worse the longer it goes on. Spidey 1 is still the best by a country mile. Number 2 was pitiful and number 3 was just plain awful.

i have no idea who should replace toby as spidey, but at this point i think just about anyone will be able to do a better job then him. as for kirsten dunst, i never thought she was suitable for the role of mary jane either.

they had better find a winning formula though for the next movie or i think the franchise will come to a halt.