Martin Sheen to return as Uncle Ben for The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Posted 13 years ago

Easily one of the best parts of THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN was Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben – while Cliff Robertson certainly made the part his own in Sam Raimi‘s rendition of the character, Sheen took the role in a different...

Jamie Foxx officially joins The Amazing Spider-Man 2 and dishes a bit on Electro’s origin

Posted 13 years ago

After rumored talks, crossed fingers, and less-than-obtuse comments from director Marc Webb on the matter, Jamie Foxx has seemingly officially joined production on the Sony sequel THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2.  Listed without fanfare in the press release touting how Dane...

The new Harry Osborn will be played by…

Posted 13 years ago

We already knew the shortlist for possible actors in the running to play Harry Osborn in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 and now we know who the lucky guy is. From the group of actors featuring many new faces, CHRONICLE star...

Cool Videos: Makeup and prosthetics test for Sam Raimi’s original Green Goblin design

Posted 13 years ago

With the news that Sony is currently casting Harry Osborn for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, it seems inevitable that the studio is eventually planning another go at a Goblin-related villain in Spider-Man’s near future.  Sam Raimi already tread this ground...

Would you cast any of these four actors for the part of Harry Osborn in The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

Posted 13 years ago

When last we heard from the Harry Osborn casting front, three actors were in the running for a part hat had slowly been shifted from one which “called for a bigger, athletic actor” to one that had subsequently been “reconfigured...

Jamie Foxx addresses those persistant Amazing Spider-Man 2 rumors regarding Electro

Posted 13 years ago

Two weeks ago it was rumored that Jamie Foxx was up for the villain role in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, and that said villain would be none other than Electro.  Director Marc Webb then semi-confirmed the rumor while promoting the...

Which role already explored by Sam Raimi is currently casting for The Amazing Spider-Man 2?

Posted 13 years ago

I knew this day would come.  I understand why it’s a more or less necessary evolution of the world and to the title character. I just wish Marc Webb and Sony could use their resources and time to explore aspects...

Superhero stuff: Marc Webb tweets about Spidey’s costume and Mary Jane, and Zack Snyder gushes about his love for Superman

Posted 14 years ago

Pre-production is already well underway for THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2 (or whatever they end up calling it), with a brief flurry of villain casting rumors flying around last week but nothing substantial taking shape just yet. And on that front,...

Cool Videos: Honest Trailers tackles The Amazing Spider-Man!

Posted 14 years ago

The gang over at honest trailers do some remarkable work.  While I don’t always agree with their “honest” assessments of the films they poke fun at, the execution is nothing short of outstanding.  Now, they’ve set their sights on this...

Director Marc Webb dishes on yesterday’s Jamie Foxx villain rumors and his general plan for Amazing Spider-Man 2

Posted 14 years ago

Yesterday brought the possible news that Jamie Foxx was in early talks to play a villain in THE AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, news which has since been followed up by an officially vague statement from returning director Marc Webb while at...

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