Marvel Studios has set a release date for Spider-Man 4. The movie will swing into theaters on May 6, 2011.
It's early, of course, but here's what else we can report on the follow-up film:
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It's official:
Spider-Man 4 will begin shooting in 2010.
J.K. Simmons told MTV that he’ll continue in the role of Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson in the fourth film in the franchise.
“We’ve definitely brainstormed ideas for Triple-J, but I have no desire to make Triple-J more of the focus of those movies,” the actor said. “The amount that I did in 1, 2 and 3, is just exactly right. Like be the wolf. Come in, blow in, do a week, blow out, be the comic relief, and hit the road. And let Tobey and everybody else do the heavy lifting.”
J. Jonah Jameson will have plenty more to wrath to reveal in Spider-Man 4.
With all the buzz surrounding possibilities for the next Batman villain, let's not forget about Spider-Man 4.
Sam Raimi recently told Empire Magazine that he has a character in mind to take on Peter Parker in this franchise's next installment.
"I like it in the Marvel comics when Spider-Man fights Morbius... He's really cool. A vampire! I like that combination of superhero plus supernatural," Raimi said.
A bit of background for non-comic book geeks:
Morbius was a Nobel-prize winning biochemist. He attempted to cure a rare blood disease with a combination of vampire bats and electroshock therapy... leading to vampire-like characteristics, as well as a really bad headache.
Spider-Man 4 has found a new writer - and he has quite an impressive resume.
Playwright David Lindsay-Abaire, who who won a Pulitzer in 2007 for his drama "Rabbit Hole," will pen Spider-Man 4 for Columbia Pictures. He replaces James Vanderbilt, who wrote a previous draft of the film.
Sam Raimi and Tobey Maguire have agreed to return as director and star, respectively, in the fourth installment in this franchise.. Kirsten Dunst is also expected to return for the follow-up.
Count Elizabeth Banks out of Spider-Man 4.
As the actress makes the publicity rounds for Zack and Miri Make a Porno, she tole CHUD that a small part such as Betty Brant (a secretary at The Daily Planet) would be unlikely to be included in the next installment of the franchise.
"They don't need Betty Brant. It's purely, at this point - and I don't think they see it this way - it's kind of a favor at this point," Banks said of the role.
Banks also shared an interesting story of how she got started in franchise:
"The story of Spider-Man is that I auditioned to play Mary Jane Watson and Laura Ziskin said 'She's too old.' It's fine. I'm a lot older than Kirsten Dunst, so I get it. I'm not much older than Toby, but... But I got it back then. And I was a nobody. I had no expectations of even being in that movie.
The casting director called and said, 'As a consolation prize essentially do you want to be Betty Brant?' So it started out as a consolation prize and it's become a favor."
We know Tobey Maguire is on board for Spider-Man 4 - and Spider-Man 5!
But what about the status of Kirsten Dunst?
Director Sam Raimi told MTV that he's certainly in favor of this actress reprising her role as Mary Jane.
“Kirsten, I’d love to work with her again,” Raimi said, making it sound as if current plans to include Dunst for Spider-Man 4 and Spider-Man 5 aren't finalized, despite recent statements that she wants to remain with the franchise. “I hope she’ll be written into it. I couldn’t imagine making one without her, and I think she’s an important part of the movies.”
Raimi also responded to fans that wish to see Dylan Baker’s story line come to fruition. Will that take place in one of these films?
“He’s a great actor, and I think one day The Lizard’s story will be told,” the director said. “I don’t know if it will be this one or not. I just don’t know. I’m definitely hoping to work with Dylan in the picture. I just don’t know who the villain is yet.”
Thanks to an incredible deal, we know that Tobey Maguire will be up to his old web-spinning ways in Spider-Man 4 (and Spider-Man 5).
Now, Kristen Dunst has confirmed to MTV that she'll be a part of this franchise's fourth installment.
“I’m in,” the actress said simply, not elaborating on any plot details for her character of Mary Jane.
Spider-Man 4 is set to be released in May 2011.
Tobey Maguire has managed to finagle a deal that will make him Spider-Man twice over, and a family man for life.
The actor who has reportedly signed a deal for his appearance in Spider-Man 4 and Spider-Man 5; the contract contains a clause that gives Maguire time off specifically to spend with his daughter.
Maguire, will film the two movies back-to-back over six months - but has insisted that he receive early mornings and evenings off to play with his daughter, Ruby, who is 22 months old. Moreover, the actor will earn $50 million - along with profit shares! - from the two movies.
Can the Reel Movie News staff hire his agent?!?
Sony is expected to reveal in the next few days whether or not Kirsten Dunst will be returning as Mary-Jane Watson for Spider-Man 4 and 5. Reports indicate she'll be back.
Exciting breaking news regarding Spider-Man 4:
According to Deadline Hollywood Daily, director Sam Raimi and star Tobey Maguire have signed on the dotted line for the fourth film in this franchise, which the studio is targeting for a May 2011 release.
A Sony Pictures spokesman said "there was never anyone considered for the role but Tobey," which comes as no surprise.
More rumors we can now confirms include:
Bryce Dallas Howard is game for Spider-Man 4.
The actress, who played Gwen Stacy in the last film in this franchise, sounded excited about the possibility of a fourth during an interview with MTV News.
“You know, honestly, I would love to be apart of any continuation of the franchise. But, I also really understand that there’s so many different story lines that the fans are really excited to see, and the studio, and the producers, and the filmmakers really need to appease everyone,” the actress said. “Whether or not Gwen Stacy comes back, I mean, I wish it was up to me, but it’s not. But yes, if they’d call me, I’d be there in a heart beat.”
