Stavros Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 If I was in charge of the Spider-Man reboot, I would base it on Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane. No joke. Much as I like that series, it isn't quite what's required of a modern superhero film, especially a major one like Spider-man. In that it deliberately removes all the action. Relationship-wise I agree though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I know it would never happen, but a Spider-Man film from that angle would be a breath of fresh air for superhero films. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted August 20, 2010 Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 I'm with Chris. Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane would be an incredible direction to take. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 7, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 7, 2010 The Globe and Mail visited the home of pro hockey player Mike Comrie, who is married to actress-pop star Hilary Duff. During their interview with the athlete, the paper noticed that "a script marked Spiderman sits on the table, with lines for a character simply called "girl" highlighted in yellow (rumours swirl about who Spidey's love interest will be in the series' next installment.)" No word yet, though, on who exactly Spidey's love interest will be in the reboot. Mary Jane Watson isn't expected to be back, but who knows? Other possibilities include Gwen Stacy (whom Duff most closely resembles), Betty Brant or Felicia Hardy, a.k.a. the Black Cat. Or maybe she'll play the younger, hotter Aunt May. http://movies.ign.com/articles/111/1118821p1.html I never thought of her, but she would make a great Black Cat since she was a gymnast. If you've seen War Inc, then you also know how hot she can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Hilary Duff has near-zero acting skill. I disapprove. Unless they're doing Gwen Stacy like Lizzie McGuire. Then that might work. But I'd MUCH rather have a different actress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Unless they're doing Gwen Stacy like Lizzie McGuire. Then that might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 It's true. If they make Gwen the "down-to-Earth-yet-really-pretty" type, it might work. Though I kinda doubt that Duff is really in the running for a part as a high-schooler. She looks too old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 8, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 It's true. If they make Gwen the "down-to-Earth-yet-really-pretty" type, it might work. Though I kinda doubt that Duff is really in the running for a part as a high-schooler. She looks too old now. It's Hollywood. They can make anyone look like a high school kid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaxPower Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 It's Hollywood. They can make anyone look like a high school kid. The porn industry has been doing it for decades! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted September 8, 2010 Report Share Posted September 8, 2010 Somehow, in my head, I was thinking that they cast an actual teenager for Peter. Forgot that the guy they picked is actually 27. Whoopsies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted September 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Emma Stone is the latest name to be added to the short list for the female lead in Marc Webb's 3D reboot of the Spider-Man franchise, according to Variety. Stone's performance in Sony's current release of Easy A helped the film rake in more than double its original production budget in just the first weekend. The article suggests that the actress may be up for both Spider-Man and the 21 Jump Street adaptation. Also added to the previous list of candidates is Alice in Wonderland's Mia Wasikowska, joining Lily Collins (The Blind Side, Priest), Ophelia Lovibond (Nowhere Boy), Imogen Poots (28 Weeks Later, the upcoming remake of Fright Night), Teresa Palmer (The Sorcerer's Apprentice, I Am Number Four) and Emma Roberts (Hotel for Dogs, Valentine's Day). Interestingly, Entertainment Weekly reports that both Mary Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy will appear in the film, something that is not confirmed at this point. http://www.superherohype.com/news/articles/107703-emma-stone-in-the-running-for-spider-man-reboot I'm a big Emma Stone fan so this is good news. Not so good news is both MJ and Gwen being in this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 Cool. Not to go all Joe Quesada but multiple love interests for Peter would be more interesting in this specific case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc20willsave Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 I kinda hope Emma is playing Gwen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 I kinda hope Emma is playing Gwen. Heck no, man. MJ. I kinda feel weird saying that, since I generally prefer Gwen in most stories. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted September 24, 2010 Report Share Posted September 24, 2010 I'm picturing Emma Stone as MJ in a Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane adaptation and am now even more disappointed it will never happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunKL Posted September 26, 2010 Report Share Posted September 26, 2010 I don't want Mary Jane in this. Though that probably won't happen as she's probably more recognizable than Gwen Stacy as far as I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Sources confirm Deadline Hollywood‘s report this morning that Emma Stone will receive the coveted offer for the role of Mary Jane Watson in Sony’s reboot of the Spider-Man franchise. She will be taking on the role as Spidey’s love interest that Kirsten Dunst has played in three movies. http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/10/02/emma-stone-cast-in-spider-man-role/?hpt=T2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Liked her in Superbad, liked her in Zombieland. Nice to see her step it up a notch, see how she manages a role in a seriously big film. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JackFetch Posted October 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 I find it interesting that both times they went with quirky cute for MJ instead of supermodel hot, which is what she is in the comic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stavros Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 I find it interesting that both times they went with quirky cute for MJ instead of supermodel hot, which is what she is in the comic. I think that based on the fact that this is supposed to be set in high-school you want a slightly more realistic class of girl, although I certainly think that Emma Stone is hot based on what I've seen. She's just not been shot in a Michael Bay-pornographic style. It's certainly not unreasonable that come later movies she can be something like the actress/model that MJ is in the comics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venneh Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 Oh, I approve! Take it, Emma! Now, I just need to find a way to see Easy A. (Stupid being overseas....) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted October 3, 2010 Report Share Posted October 3, 2010 I am so very, very happy wit this. She's definitely my favorite pick for MJ. And, hey, any excuse to see more of Emma Stone is a good excuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Molly Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Emma Stone is damn fine casting for MJ. Damn fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnightWing Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Emma Stone is fine. Damn fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koete Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 This is on the "Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark" level of perfect casting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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