The NZA Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 so, some dudes on Twitter think it should go to Donald Glover Last week, we reported about five actors rumored to be on the shortlist to play Peter Parker in Marc Webb’s Spider-Man reboot. The website io9 ran an editorial about why they didn’t want yet another white guy superhero–a sentiment I couldn’t agree with more. The people in the comments section of the editorial came up with a sixth name that should be on the list: Donald Glover (Community, Mystery Team). Glover is charismatic, funny, and age-appropriate for the role. He’s also a huge fan of the character. In response, the actor/writer/comedian began a Twitter campaign for the chance to audition for the role. Tonight #donald4spiderman became the third-highest trending topic on Twitter. The Facebook campaign has also amassed over 3,000 fans and climbing. For more of my thoughts on why casting Glover would make the Spider-Man reboot worth it, hit the jump. I’ve had trouble finding a single person who thinks that Sony’s decision to reboot Spider-Man was a good idea. We’ve heard “Oh, it will be gritty and contemporary” this time, as if the Raimi Spider-Man movies were mindless action films. To cast Glover or any actor who challenges the notion of what Spider-Man has been or can be would provide a reason for this reboot’s existence, elevating it from the cynical cashgrab it currently is. We ran an editorial last year suggesting that Will Smith would make a good Captain America. The comments section exploded in controversy, even though there was at least some basis in the comics for a black Captain America. I don’t know if fans would accept a non-white Spider-Man, but I don’t really care. It’s not an affirmative-action move. It’s asking the question: is there anything inherently white about Spider-Man’s story? Yes, Stan Lee wrote Peter Parker as a white character, but is there anything about that character’s story that wouldn’t work for a man of any non-white ethnicity? Even Glover says he shouldn’t be given the part outright, but I agree that he deserves the chance to at least audition. I know studios are scared to do anything risky when it comes to an $80 million movie, but I’m willing to bet there’s going to be a lack of enthusiasm for this reboot if people don’t see anything fresh about it. Casting a young, talented non-white actor for Spider-Man would get people talking about what is currently a movie with no reason to exist. BUT NZA HE'S SO DARK i know, but here's the other casting calls so far: not entirely featured: Lebouf also: Chevy Chase as Uncle Ben CONFIRMED. none of this is confirmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Please shoot me in the head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 if the cat'd step its game up & do some situps...i think we got us a movie, here. at least as good as Fantastic Four. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Why God? Why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alive she cried Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Y'know I actually hope this is godawful, bombs and then Marvel can get it's baby back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Just poke both my eyes out and shove them down my throat so I can choke and die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted June 1, 2010 Author Share Posted June 1, 2010 i dont understand; you enjoyed Spider-Man 3. you're like the only person i know who can say that. the bar is low enough for even the cat to have a chance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reverend Jax Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 It’s not an affirmative-actionmove. It’s asking the question: is there anything inherently white about Spider-Man’s story? Yes, Stan Lee wrote Peter Parker as a white character, but is there anything about that character’s story that wouldn’t work for a man of any non-white ethnicity? I think Glover looks too much like a jock that might pick on Parker alongside Flash Thompson than the guy Flash Thompson would pick on. Now, if Glover lost some body weight and got skinny, it could work, but right now, maybe I'm associating him too much with his role in community, but I'm not buying him as a nerd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 This movie was conceived in about 3 months after Raimi left, has about a 6th of the budget of the first movie, and will feature mostly Peter Parker fights with only a couple moments in costume. I honestly think that Sony just wants to sell Marvel Studios the most expensive piece of shit ever made and they just want to drive this franchise as far into the ground as possible before selling it at a considerable mark-up. That or they just want Marvel's inevitable reboot to have no chance of succeeding due to name recognition. How anybody can still complain about part 3 in the face of this thing truly shocks me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 just cause this whole thing is aweful doesn't mean 3 is any better, this is just a bad idea... lets see how far it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 How anybody can still complain about part 3 in the face of this thing truly shocks me. Well, 3 has already happened and we have evidence of how bad it was, whereas all you have are assumptions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Pour gas on me and strike a match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunsmithx Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 /pour /light /throw on panch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 Well, 3 has already happened and we have evidence of how bad it was, whereas all you have are assumptions. Name me a movie that was all but cast in 3 months that turned out to be anything other than direct-to-DVD shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted June 1, 2010 Share Posted June 1, 2010 The pain in my heart is unbearable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) Holy Moses in a basket! Y'all are getting this upset over a bunch of assholes on fucking Twitter? Seriously, grow a pair. Besides, it's not like Spidey's Superman or anything... Edited June 2, 2010 by Mr. Hakujin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panch Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 Kill me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted June 2, 2010 Share Posted June 2, 2010 (edited) Holy Moses in a basket! Y'all are getting this upset over a bunch of assholes on fucking Twitter? Seriously, grow a pair. Besides, it's not like Spidey's Superman or anything... aside from the hilarious observations from Dan Cummins, I don't see what the big fuss is about. this flick hasn't even started filming. It's set to be in fuckin 3D so some sort of decent budget for decent action is there. District 9 cost 30 million to make and looked awesome. Not to mention no plot details, aside from "high school" have been announced. Included in that link seem to be more official choices for spidey casting with no sign of that Glover dude. Edited June 2, 2010 by axel_napalm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iambaytor Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 3D just means they run it through a computer at the end, District 9 was a very personal and lovingly created project, Spider-Man is a bargain basement replacement meant to fill the slot held by the film that was supposed to come out at the same time next year. They've revealed a fair amount of the plot with the exception of who the villain will be including that there will only be a couple sequences involving Peter in costume. Not to mention it's by a director on his sophomore project who's never done anything even similar to an action movie. How's the Kool Aid taste? Because I bet it tastes like denial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maldron Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 (edited) It's grape. It tastes like grape. Edited June 3, 2010 by Maldron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Hakujin Posted June 3, 2010 Share Posted June 3, 2010 Yeah, definitely a purple drank tinge to the flavor of it. Definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 (edited) Looks like Jamie Bell is the top pick for Spidey now. then again this shit is changing every 2 seconds Edited June 8, 2010 by axel_napalm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keth Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 LINK! This just in: Andrew Garfield will play Peter Parker in the next Spider-Man film, Sony Pictures announced Thursday. The fourth movie in the superhero franchise is expected to begin shooting in December, and it's due in theaters in July 2012. The new film will be an "origin" story that focuses on the young Parker as he first discovers his Spidey powers, the AP reports. It'll be directed by (500) Days of Summer's Marc Webb, who took over after Sam Raimi declined to direct a fourth film, citing creative and scheduling differences. (Tobey Maguire, who played the webslinger in the three previous movies, also refused to participate in the project.) Garfield, 26, a relative unknown, was born in the USA but grew up in England. He had a major role in Heath Ledger's final film, 2009's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. could be worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thelogan Posted July 4, 2010 Share Posted July 4, 2010 I'm more worried about the director. 500 days of summer was a terrible movie full of terrible characters which tried unsuccessfully to mimic what they think an independent film is supposed to look like. I can't say "I don't know what the fuck Marvel is thinking" because I think I have a pretty good idea what they're thinking, I'm just dumbfounded that they think it's a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The NZA Posted October 2, 2010 Author Share Posted October 2, 2010 Phillip Seymour Hoffman as Venom? The search for a young actress to star alongside Andrew Garfield in the rebooted Spider-Man is intensifying. I'm told that Sony Pictures Entertainment has added a couple of contenders for the role. They are Dianna Agron, who stars in the hit series Glee and Georgina Haig, star of the Ben C. Lucas-directed Wasted on the Young, which premiered to acclaim at the Toronto International Film Festival. Agron just tested last night, though there are questions of availability because she is such a major part of a hit TV show. They join a small group of actresses previously in the mix. The main other contenders are Zombieland and Easy A star Emma Stone, Alice in Wonderland star Mia Wasikowska, and Dominique McElligott, who starred in the 2009 Sony Pictures Classics release Moon. These actresses are being considered for the roles of Gwen Stacy, Peter Parker's first love, and Mary Jane Watson, who became his later love. It's a fluid situation, they might add another candidate or two, but these are the five main contenders. SPE and director Marc Webb might well take one for Gwen, and another for Mary Jane. All this should be wrapped up shortly and then we can get on to speculating about the villain. Early unconfirmed talk: they want to bring back Venom and they are looking at Philip Seymour Hoffman. i'm not saying he's perfect, but he's a good actor - he shapes up, this might be one of the movie's higher notes so far. also: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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