Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017)

[yanksno1]

Originally Posted by DisneyBlu

Anyone else hoping Holland's contract includes Netflix appearances?

Spider-Man on Daredevil, please.

I definitely want it to happen too. It's on my wish list. It'd be a perfect way to grow the character too, which they said they want to happen over the course of the films. But so far, we've had little connection between movies and TV (even though they take place in the same universe) so we'll wait and see.

[dgoswald]

Originally Posted by Agent Bond

Not happy with the choice, but he's still better than Butterfield.

I was secretly hoping it wasn't Butterfield. He's talented, but every film I've seen him in he's seemed rather depressed and surly. Sure, can't blame him if that's what the script requires, but he doesn't have the pep and spark of Peter Parker IMO.

[Jennifer Lawrence Fan]

So all superheroes are British or from another country?

[Doctor Jack]

Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

So all superheroes are British or from another country?

What does it matter?

[StevenHarvey1990]

Know nothing of the new Peter Parker nor the Director so I can't get excited but to be honest I'd rather that, so now I'll see this kid as Spidey only.

The Director worries me though. Only a little because I trust Marvel at this point. Look what happened with the Russo Bros...

Just great to have it confirmed so the speculation can stop.

[DeanCorso]

For sure Tom Holland is athletic: https://instagram.com/p/4MeUrXMdqo/ https://instagram.com/p/4Mexk_MdsA/?...tomholland2013

[StingingVelvet]

Looking for something to get me excited about this third go at the character and this casting and director announcement wasn't it.

Now the long wait for a villain announcement or trailer. Ho hum.

[DisneyBlu]

Variety provides details: http://variety.com/2015/film/news/to...el-1201510563/

Marvel and Sony have found their Peter Parker.

“The Impossible” actor Tom Holland is set to play the web-slinging superhero in the next “Spider-Man” franchise. Jon Watts (“Cop Car”) will direct the film.

“I’ve worked with a number of up-and-coming directors who have gone on to be superstars and believe that Jon is just such an outstanding talent,” Tom Rothman, Sony Pictures Motion Pictures Group chairman, said in a press release. “For Spidey himself, we saw many terrific young actors, but Tom’s screen tests were special. All in all, we are off to a roaring start.”

The actor is first expected to make an appearance in “Captain America: Civil War” in order to properly introduce him into the Marvel film universe, with standalone films to follow on July 28, 2017.

Sony announced a new partnership with Marvel Studios in February that would bring the popular superhero into the Marvel universe.

Former Sony co-chairman Amy Pascal is producing along with Kevin Feige.

The search for who would star in and direct the next installment in the “Spider-Man” series has been a long and interesting one. This was a rare case where execs met with actors and directors at the same time to see who fit the bill.

Rumors had been spreading for months about what direction the new franchise would be taking and whether the studio would cast an unknown actor as its star or find a more established name. They were also deciding whether to hire a young teen or someone a little older who could still pull off being a teen for the next several years.

Feige made it clear that he wanted Peter Parker to become his alter ego while he was still in high school. Sony and Marvel were therefore initially targeting actors between the ages of 14-18.

After underwhelming meetings with unknowns, the search was widened to boys who had somewhat of a proven track record, even at a young age. Asa Butterfield, Charlie Rowe and Matthew Lintz were among the contenders. The studio has been flying them out to Atlanta, where Marvel is filming “Captain America: Civil War,” over the last month to have them test with the actors they would be starring opposite.

Spider-Man is only expected to have a cameo in “Captain America: Civil War,” so there wasn’t a rush to make a decision since the thesp would only be shooting for about a week.

At the same time, meetings were also held with directors that included “St. Vincent” helmer Ted Melfi, “Warm Bodies'” Jonathan Levine, “Vacation’s” John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein. Not only were these filmmakers who directed films on the comedic side, they were also helmers who directing younger actors with positive results.

Over the last two weeks, the decision was made to cut the list down to Levine, Watts and Melfi for director, and Holland and Rowe for the role of Spider-Man. Sources did not reveal the exact reason why Sony and Marvel chose Holland but as for Watts sources are now saying over the past ten days Levine and Melfi became frustrated with the process and worried this may carry over to the production and pulled themselves out allowing Watts to move in and land the job.

Holland was an established name who not only held his own alongside Ewan McGreggor and Naomi Watts in “The Impossible,” but became the film’s breakout star. He’s also at an age that allows him to play the role of a teenager for years to come. Insiders said that at the end of the day, the studio could not afford to run into problems revolving around child labor laws that restrict the lengths of shoots.

As for Watts, while he wasn’t quite as well known as the other directors, his recent work on the film “Cop Car” earned him rave reviews at Sundance. The movie also showed his ability to get the most out of teenage actors.

[Bullseye]

So the Director got the job by default. No problems with the casting of PP he is a solid actor but the Director is a huge gamble. And before people quote The Russo's this is Spider-man. Marvels Marquette character and he needs a win before he fades into obscurity on the silver screen.

[Moviefan2k4]

As long as the story stays true to the main comics, keeps a healthy balance between humor and danger, and isn't massively over-hyped like "Amazing Spider-Man 2"...I'm in. I enjoyed Webb's second effort, but no movie could live up to Sony trumpeting its arrival 24-7.

As for the casting, I think he looks good for a teenage Peter Parker. There's a slight resemblance to Garfield, which makes sense as he's who younger fans would remember right away...but I'm cautiously optimistic right now.

[Megalith]

Spider-Mole?

[dgoswald]

Originally Posted by Doctor Jack

What does it matter?

These characters are part of the fabric of American pop culture, gosh-darn it, and they're being played by Brits?!? This film is already ruined.

[WhatALovelyDay]

I only care about who they cast as Aunt May.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by WhatALovelyDay

I only care about who they cast as Aunt May.

Halle Berry

[dgoswald]

Originally Posted by WhatALovelyDay

I only care about who they cast as Aunt May.

Helen Mirren busting out an American accent. Robert Redford as Uncle Ben in flashback (although no need to see him die again). I'm not even sure I'm kidding.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by dgoswald

Helen Mirren busting out an American accent. Robert Redford as Uncle Ben in flashback (although no need to see him die again). I'm not even sure I'm kidding.

So Uncle Ben is alive...also since this is technically Marvelverse I doubt they will recycle an actor they just used in Captain America 2.

[dgoswald]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

So Uncle Ben is alive...also since this is technically Marvelverse I doubt they will recycle an actor they just used in Captain America 2.

I'm on terrible form today. So many schoolboy errors. I forgot the Red was in Winter Soldier. Erm... so if Ben is alive then what gives Pete the drive to become Spider-man in this version?

[Bates_Motel]

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

I just wish Spider-Man could get the Bond treatment - a running franchise with new actors brought in when necessary and we keep getting more stories.

Well, that's kind of what they are doing

Originally Posted by Darth Anakin

Oh well, at least we get to see his story from the beginning again.

The beginning of what? They aren't re-doing an origin, and Spider-Man was a high school student for a big portion of his run.

[DisneyBlu]

Originally Posted by WhatALovelyDay

I only care about who they cast as Aunt May.

How about Helen Mirren?

I want the kind of Aunt May that J. Michael Straczynski wrote in his Spider-Man run. Smart, aware, a tough cookie. When she found out Peter was Spider-Man (since undone after the One More Day comic), she was - alongside Mary Jane - a source of strength for Peter. Very strong woman.

I don't want the frail, could keel over any minute Aunt May from the early comics. As much as I love them, in the early days, Aunt May was a clueless, helpless old biddy. She looked like the Crypt Keeper and she was in danger of dying every time the wind blew.

A nice blend between Ultimate Aunt May (without the neuroticism) and J. Michael Straczynski's portrayal of Aunt May would be nice for the MCU Aunt May. She should be the kind of strong woman that leaves no doubt and makes you go, "yeah, Aunt May raised Peter Parker to be the man he is."

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by dgoswald

I'm on terrible form today. So many schoolboy errors. I forgot the Red was in Winter Soldier. Erm... so if Ben is alive then what gives Pete the drive to become Spider-man in this version?

The death of Gwen Stacy would be reason enough to me and honestly more of a reason than the death of Uncle Ben.