Tobey Maguire Still Top Pick for 'Spider-Man 4'
Filed under: Action, Casting, Sony, RumorMonger, Comic/Superhero/Geek, Remakes and Sequels
A few days ago, Latino Review broke the news that Patrick Fugit was being considered as the heir to the Spider-Man throne. His suitability was hotly debated, but apparently all for nothing if the Internet is to be believed. CHUD happened to be on set of Cirque du Freak, which Fugit has just finished filming, and one of the producers sent off an inquiry as to the truth of the casting rumor. The e-mail was the first Fugit had heard about it -- which means little in the world of "insider scoops," as Fugit could still quite possibly be on a "to be considered" list. Every 20-something male in the world could be on it. Maybe there's a Cinematical reader just waiting to be plucked from obscurity!
Or not. According to sources over at IESB.net, which included everyone from CAA to Marvel, no actor has been approached. Not even Maguire. But so worried has Sony been about the rumor that they have supposedly been scrambling to have the Fugit story taken off the sites, down to every link and reference. A Sony rep also told IESB that the Fugit story is completely false. "No one is being considered for the role but Tobey. Period."
I'm surprised that it caused such panic, given that everything about this movie is in the rumor stage. Are they worried Maguire will be miffed? He isn't the type. Naturally, they will offer it to him first, and I think he knows that. And I certainly hope he makes a return. In my opinion, nothing mars a franchise like losing the original actor, and I would like to see him tackle an older and wiser Peter Parker.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
5-29-2008 @ 1:33PM
Jeffrey Overstreet said...
More importantly... Daily Express is reporting that James "Mr. Tumnus" McAvoy may become James "Bilbo Baggins" McAvoy.
Just thought you'd be interested.
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5-29-2008 @ 2:17PM
Mr Pink said...
wow James McAvoy would be perfect for that role, at least in still shots. Don't know how good an actor he is (Does prancing around with hairy legs count?)
5-29-2008 @ 4:52PM
Riley Freeman said...
they definitely need to get rid of topher grace as venom.
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5-29-2008 @ 6:35PM
AJ Wiley said...
As much as I love Fugit, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't psyched that there's a still a chance that Maguire might don the webs again.
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5-30-2008 @ 2:39AM
Dave said...
Screw Maguire, he didn't even bother to get in shape for the last movie, I can't imagine why people would want to see him as spiderman again. His heart would not be in the role, he has become bored of it, and I completely understand. As an actor it must become quite dull to play the same character over and over when you have a pretty good career anyway. It's not like Maguire has the career options of a guy like B. Routh or anything.
Reboot the franchise and give us a guy who is so excited to be the next Peter Parker. And please give us a prettier Mary Jane.
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5-30-2008 @ 11:38PM
Brian said...
No one else should be Spider-Man except Tobey. He IS Peter Parker, he's mastered it so well. Heres to hoping Spider-Man 4 having less villains!
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7-07-2008 @ 4:11AM
Scott Xavier said...
I love Tobey......want to see Tobey for next Spiderman movies...plz plz plz bring him & Kirsten Dust for next time....I love to see them again. They are really great...and Spiderman is my favorite movie forever.
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7-07-2008 @ 4:18AM
Spidy-lover said...
Hi Tobey......how r u?
I know u through Spiderman movie...it was really one of the great movie. Spiderman is my favorite movie...u r my best actor.....plz plz plz come for the next Spiderman movie....plz...i want to see u for next spiderman...plz dont leave it......i want u with Kirsten Dunst for next spiderman.
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