Spider-Man 4 Over, Sony Reboots With New Cast
By Krystal Clark
Are we surprised that the latest Spider-Man movie has been pushed back an entire year? Are we shocked that it will no longer be Spider-Man 4, but some reboot that includes new actors and a new premise? If this announcement throws you for a loop, you haven’t been following the play by play of drama that has surrounded the film since its inception. According to Comingsoon, Sony has decided to start from scratch with the Spider-Man franchise, which means no Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, or Sam Raimi.
The last time we heard about the development of the film, Sony and Raimi were both having issues with the script. They couldn’t settle on a story that they both liked, so the studio has released a statement revealing their solo plans for the web slinging series. Instead of going Raimi’s route, they will produce the James Vanderbilt screenplay that focuses on “a teenage Peter Parker grappling with both contemporary human problems and amazing super-human crises.”
Even though Tobey Maguire still has a youthful face he can’t pull off a teenager anymore, which means he’s no longer in the picture. This also means that a new director will take over the project, and Raimi is no longer attached. He released an official statement regarding his feelings about Sony’s decision to move along without him or his cast.
“Working on the ‘Spider-Man’ movies was the experience of a lifetime for me. While we were looking forward to doing a fourth one together, the studio and Marvel have a unique opportunity to take the franchise in a new direction, and I know they will do a terrific job.”
Apparently, Raimi didn’t feel as if he could make the deadline needed to complete the film so he pulled out of Spider-Man 4, before the studio made their final decision to scrap the whole thing. There’s some speculation that the reboot may be in 3-D, but nothing has been confirmed as of yet. The new film is slated for a 2012 release, one year after the pitched 2011 date that Sony set for Spidey 4.
My opinion on this is hot and cold. I would have loved to see Raimi redeem himself in the eyes of comic book fans everywhere, but unfortunately it’s not going to happen. I’m more than happy that we won’t have to see Kirsten Dunst in the role of Mary Jane. That was some of the worst casting ever, and if anything or anyone needed to be scrapped it was her. In the coming weeks after the announcement settles, Sony will have more info on the Spider-Man reboot, so until then stay tuned!
What do you think about Sony’s decision to reboot Spider-Man? Should they have given Raimi another chance?
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 1:07AM
I believe Kirsten was great asshole.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 1:10AM
I disagree.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 2:47AM
MJ was a supermodel. Kirsten is from from supermodel.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 12:27PM
Being a fan of the Spiderman comics, I liked all of the Spidey flicks. Including the cast. Once you start to change the cast to movies that have several sequels, the movie loses interest to fans. I have no doubt that Spidey 4 will NOT be as good as the first three. Sad to heard about Toby, Kirsten and Raimi not being part of it. I guess we will see if Spidey 4 will be worth the watch.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 8:13AM
I am a huge fan of both the comics and the movies. I think this is bullshit. I wanted a sequel. I do not want another High School Musical-esque movie being gossiped about from the mouths of poser little girls. I’m extremely upset about this.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:10AM
Its a great Idea.. I vote for Nicholas D'Agosto to take over as the new face of Spiderman
Thursday, January 14, 2010 3:52AM
I think Scout Taylor-Compton of the two latest "Halloween" flicks would be great in the role of Mary Jane.
Scout is a natural redhead and can still play a High School student…plus she's an awesome actress and screamer.
Cameron would be a great choice for director.
A green Goblin that LOOKS like Green Goblin would be cool!
I haven't thought about the actor for Spidey, yet.
But with Raimi and Tobey out, maybe all the "gay subliminals" will fade-out as well.
Thursday, January 14, 2010 9:15AM
[...] making thing. Over at DeadlineHollywood, they are confirming that Webb is in the running to direct Sony’s reboot of the Spider-Man franchise, but there are a lot of things that have to be worked [...]
Saturday, January 16, 2010 11:37AM
JACK NICHOLSON IS THE NEW SPIDERMAN
Sunday, January 17, 2010 2:18AM
it's not spiderman 4 it's a reboot.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010 4:30PM
[...] predecessor Raimi, he won’t get a percentage of the film’s gross. If everything went according to plan with Spider-Man 4 both Raimi and star Tobey Maguire would have gotten more than 25 percent of the film’s box [...]
Friday, February 5, 2010 5:59PM
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Sunday, April 11, 2010 4:42PM
This is really disappointed decision of Sony..,. see what happened to the last Mummy movie? they change the character of Evi then the film not earned as they expected. GOOD LUCK TO THEIR SPIDER REBOOOOOT….
Thursday, April 15, 2010 7:29PM
[...] Kirsten Dunst has been hiding after hearing about Spider-Man 4 being scrapped in favor of a hipper, cheaper reboot, we’ve got your answer. According to Deadline, the actress has landed a role in controversial [...]
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 4:04AM
i hate the main idea …why do they have to change the cast :/
Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:32AM
I honestly don't think this movie is going to be worth anything. But who knows. Sony may rock the whole movie off. But then again, when you take these three movies and you try to make something that's the same but with a different casting then you know it just isn't the same. I agree with Cory. But then the whole franchise was going to the dogs. Spidy two and three where not as good as the first no offense to all you Spidy fans out there, but it's the truth, at least to me it is. Before I stop, Dunst, sucked. Ruined the while Mary Jane and Peter Parker thing for me.
Friday, August 13, 2010 4:23AM
I think old cast was the best. The only exception was Kirstern Dunst. The Sony should have made new film with Tobey & Sam
Monday, October 4, 2010 8:52AM
Tobey Maguire Suits Spiderman Because He Was Spiderman For The Last 3 Movies, SONY Better Change Spiderman's Cast Back To Normal Or I Will Smash The F**k Out Of The Company I Know
A Boy That Loves Spiderman Then Heard This Shit Idea Of The Cast Changing So He Smashed
His ,PSP 300,PSP GO And His PS3 And He Now Hates SONY AND SO DO I YOU ASSHOLES!!!
P.S
If You Can't Get The Original Cast Then Don't Bother Making A SPIDERMAN 4
Tuesday, October 26, 2010 2:07PM
Megan fox should be MJ
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 1:50AM
Boooo! screw SONY! why do they have to change the cast? someone said to me that it's going to be Andrew Garfield who will play the role of Peter parker. Who the hell is he? DAMN! Why do all film series making a reboot nowadays? pretty lame!
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 2:12AM
please keep original cast i wanna see original
Saturday, January 8, 2011 3:25AM
I will not go see Spiderman 4 unless the whole origional cast is back. The new cast looks boring. The director was making one of the best spider man movies yet, but sony rushed him.
Sunday, February 20, 2011 6:19AM
I think its a horrible desicion to change the cast