It's Official! A New Spider-Man Has Been Chosen!!! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-01-2010, 08:18 PM

CULVER CITY, Calif., July 1, 2010 – After a comprehensive worldwide casting search, Andrew Garfield has been chosen to portray Peter Parker when Spider-Man swings back onto the screen in 3D on July 3, 2012. The new film will begin production in early December directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. Laura Ziskin and Avi Arad will produce the film from Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios.

Today’s confirmation culminates what has been one of the most eagerly anticipated casting announcements in recent memory. Bloggers, pop culture speculators, and everyday fans have pored over and analyzed every conceivable online rumor in an attempt to discover the identity of the next actor to play Peter Parker. Garfield will immediately begin preparing for the coveted role.

The Spider-Man franchise is one of the most successful in film history and the three previous motion pictures have collectively grossed more than $2.5 billion in worldwide box office.

On selecting Garfield, director Marc Webb said, “Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor’s work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit, and humanity. Mark my words, you will love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker.”

Commenting on the announcement, Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Matt Tolmach, President of Columbia Pictures said, “Spider-Man is a classic superhero -- a young man who balances his responsibility to serve humanity and crush evil with the shyness and normalcy of someone struggling to find himself.

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dakert · 07-01-2010, 10:06 PM

He sure has a lot of hair. I hope he isnt bawling through most of the movie.

Where the heck is the 1970s live action Spider-Man TV Show??????

Brian Damage · 07-01-2010, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by dakert

He sure has a lot of hair. I hope he isnt bawling through most of the movie.

He sure does!

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Originally Posted by dakert

Where the heck is the 1970s live action Spider-Man TV Show??????

That show was the ultimate cheese fest!

Marvo301 · 07-01-2010, 10:47 PM

I wonder how he is going to fit all that hair under a Spidey mask?

Retro4Life · 07-01-2010, 11:25 PM

It's official! I have no interest in this movie!

The studios' cynical and foolhardy attempt to "Twilight-ize" the Spider Man franchise is doomed to failure. Sure they will garner some tweens, but I wager the majority of fans who loved Macguire (and Raimi!) will not care to see a 'reboot' of something that's only 3 years old (and was wildly successful!).

catlover79 · 07-02-2010, 12:10 AM

PASS!!!!!

dakert · 07-02-2010, 12:41 AM

At Least Nicholas Hammond wasnt crying all the time. Brian you must not have been born yet because this is all we superhero fans Had!

That show was the ultimate cheese fest![/QUOTE]

Cactus Jack · 07-02-2010, 12:41 AM

He looks like a gay ass, but I like the director and his other movie 500 Days of Summer is awesome. Ill check this out

comedyfreak · 07-02-2010, 04:15 AM

I'm going to watch.

Tubehead · 07-06-2010, 01:36 AM

hes not playing spider-man it was just rumor they still hadn't chosen who to play spider-man

07-01-2010, 08:18 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,108	It's Official! A New Spider-Man Has Been Chosen!!! CULVER CITY, Calif., July 1, 2010 – After a comprehensive worldwide casting search, Andrew Garfield has been chosen to portray Peter Parker when Spider-Man swings back onto the screen in 3D on July 3, 2012. The new film will begin production in early December directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by James Vanderbilt. Laura Ziskin and Avi Arad will produce the film from Columbia Pictures and Marvel Studios. Today’s confirmation culminates what has been one of the most eagerly anticipated casting announcements in recent memory. Bloggers, pop culture speculators, and everyday fans have pored over and analyzed every conceivable online rumor in an attempt to discover the identity of the next actor to play Peter Parker. Garfield will immediately begin preparing for the coveted role. The Spider-Man franchise is one of the most successful in film history and the three previous motion pictures have collectively grossed more than $2.5 billion in worldwide box office. On selecting Garfield, director Marc Webb said, “Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor’s work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit, and humanity. Mark my words, you will love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker.” Commenting on the announcement, Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Matt Tolmach, President of Columbia Pictures said, “Spider-Man is a classic superhero -- a young man who balances his responsibility to serve humanity and crush evil with the shyness and normalcy of someone struggling to find himself. http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/ Attached Images
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