Raimi And Maguire Back For More Spideys Plan to shoot 4 and 5 back-to-back Source: The Hollywood Reporter
Sony Pictures are about to wrap up deals that will see Sam Raimi return to direct, and Tobey Maguire return to star in, Spider-Man 4andSpider-Man 5.
Yes, two more Spider-Man films, which will be shot back-to-back, starting in the autumn of 2009, with the first set for release in 2011.
Returning with Raimi and Maguire - who have yet to officially sign anything, but it's only a matter of time - will be producers Laura Ziskin and Avi Arad.
There’s been no word yet on Kirsten Dunst, although Mary-Jane Watson will apparently feature in Spider-Man 4, the script for which has been written by Zodiac scribe, James Vanderbilt. The villain hasn’t been confirmed, although a source of columnist Nikki Finke, who originally reported the story, says that, "once you find out who the villain is, you'll know who's playing it." Intriguing…
We have to say that, though Raimi’s involvement had been rumoured for a while, we’re a little surprised that Maguire is willing to come back to play Peter Parker. The impression we got from Maguire during press duties for Spider-Man 3 was that he was perhaps done with the character, and was keen to break away from typecasting. Clearly that wasn’t the case – and we’re glad. Recasting the role would have been possible, but Maguire has excelled in the role so far, so we’re glad to see him back.
However, he’s not getting any younger, either, which is perhaps another reason why 4 and 5 might be shot back-to-back, so that Maguire, who’s 33 now, can still convince as a 20something Peter Parker come 2011 or 2012.
Spider-Man 3, of course, made a ton of money worldwide, so there’s no surprise that Sony were keen to make more Spider-movies. But it was also a huge critical disappointment and a massive letdown following the heights hit by Spider-Man 2. So perhaps Raimi’s return to the directing chair is a tacit admission on his part that Spider-Man 3 wasn’t all it could be. Let’s hope that Spider-Man 4 (and 5) is a return to form for one of the most brilliant and naturally talented directors in the business.
No dancing! Oh and keep the mask on more! And what the hell happened to his Spider-Sense in #3? And watch I Robot to get a hint as to how Spider-Man should move, they did it so much better and it's just a cgi robot!!
In fact just give the rights back to Marvel and let them do it right. ... Read More
That's great news! As long as they keep to the comics for once. Would be quite interesting to see M.J get killed and Gwen step into the role of G/F - Raimi seems to be doing everything backwards - so why not? Shia isn't a good enough actor IMO - although I agree we need the Spidey sarcasim and jokes. Too much of the graphic novels are being lost in these movies. I loved Spidey 3 (apart from Venom being squeezed in and Pete's unforgivable forgiving to everyone)
Gwen and Pete!!! ... Read More
One serious misfire with the 3rd installment and you want a reboot!!?Have faith people,the first 2 were fine movies,and until the Dark knight raised the bar a considerable level this year,the finest Superhero movies to date.Raimi staying on board hopefully means less studio interference than in 3,can't see how he'd have stayed on if he wasn't in control.We just need an upbeat,wisecracking Spidey,tone down the heartbreak and soap operay,and we are set.Oh,and please people,a big no to Shia Lebouf,... Read More
Oh dear! Like the majority of movie sequels the Spider Man series went horribly wrong by the third instalment. What makes them think that two more are going to be any better. It's over, please no more! ... Read More
You know, not too long ago I was all on about "get Shia out of my face," but now I cannot but see the right in several people's suggestion that the LaBeouf boy could work some very needed tricks. ... Read More
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Shia...having trouble with the law recently, drink & drive and the like. Shia is Spielberg's boy right now, Tobey is Raimi's. Do not ignore this parameter.
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Major loss to Spiderman.
The scene in rmershia confronts of the jock is the kinda thing I would imagine Peter Parker doing. ... Read More
After three attempts,all failed imo i think the franchise should move on regardless of box office takings.One of the problems i think is that there is too much of Ramis personality in the films and not enough of Spideys/pete's. ... Read More
Hey, there's nothing wrong with being thirtyish! *grinds his teeth in apparent wrath* cially if you look not a day older than 26 *admires himself in the mirror* hia...having trouble with the law recently, drink & drive and the like. Shia is Spielberg's boy right now, Tobey is Raimi's. Do not ignore this parameter.
I don't think Tobey looks so much creepy as rather...blank, which might be taken for creepy, I suppose: "Is he human? Has he got a brain? Is he an android escaped from ... Read More
Thats the whole missing link imo regarding Ramis version.
Far too much shoe gazing not enough of Spidey smartarse pisstaking at the baddies expence.
plus he's 30ish and Parker is 17-24 forever ... Read More
