Bruce Campbell Confirms His 'Spider-Man 4' Role, Filming Set for January 2010
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Given the long and fruitful friendship of Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell, it should really come as no surprise that Campbell is going to be in Spider-Man 4. What could be surprising is how much screen time he might earn this time around.Campbell told Access Hollywood that Spider-Man 4 is set to begin shooting January 2010, and that he's been told by Raimi that he has "a major part. The kicker is that the well-chinned actor knows not what that role might be. Access Hollywood immediately began speculating that he'll be stepping into the villain's shoes, and says fans are touting him for Mysterio. But hey, in our own comments we currently have one vote for Campbell as Mysterio and one for him as Lizard, so I'm going to borrow their investigative technique and say that fan consensus is divided.
As Slashfilm notes, "a major part" could simply mean that Campbell's recurring cameo could throw another kink into Peter Parker's life. As Spidey and Campbell fans know, every time he's appeared in the series he's done something to nudge the superhero into his destiny, and it could be that he does something very drastic to Parker's life. Perhaps he's Mephisto and he'll pull a One More Day, reverse the entire franchise series, and that's how we'll get our reboot.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
9-14-2009 @ 3:00PM
Justin said...
Given that Dylan Baker has played Dr. Connors in two of the films, I think, I wouldn't say fans are divided on Campbell as the Lizard. Campbell has always been wanted for Mysterio, and, since it's set up in the movies themselves, Everyone would be happy should Baker's role get expanded to the villain part as the Lizard.
nerd alert.
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9-14-2009 @ 4:04PM
Astin said...
Since Campbell was originally supposed to be Connors/Lizard, but Raimi decided he was too well-known for the role (since he wanted to draw out the Connors transformation over the series), I doubt he'd go back to that route now.
Also, when it comes to the Raimi-Campbell relationship, "a major part" could be VERY tongue-in-cheek. Be it Raimi joking with Campbell, Campbell joking with the press, or, as you said, a minor role with serious consequences.
After the second film, Campbell was touting (again, with a grin) how he was the most important character in both movies.
But hey, Campbell as Mysterio would be great.
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9-14-2009 @ 4:19PM
Rich said...
Knowing those two, Campbell's major part will be as "Major So and So of the US Army."
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9-14-2009 @ 4:50PM
LD said...
I bet he'll be Kraven. That will rule!
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9-14-2009 @ 11:53PM
Bubbameister33 said...
It would be sweet if he were Mephisto.
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9-24-2009 @ 8:08PM
Quentin Beck said...
You idiot!!! Did you not see the first three movies. The Lizard was cast already. The Lizard is Dr. Curt Connors who was played by Dylan Baker. Do some research before you publish an online article you freaking moron!
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9-19-2009 @ 5:05PM
Elisabeth said...
I'm very aware that Connors has appeared in all three movies, as are most fans. That hasn't stopped anyone from fan-casting Campbell in the role.
Considering the ways the Spider-Man movies have strayed from the comic mythology (Gwen Stacy, for example), I think anything goes when it comes to Lizard's origin story. The regular audience isn't going to remember Connors having been in 3 movies, so it's quite possible they would simply give the Lizard a new name, and a new actor.
But as always, cries of "freaking moron" and "idiot" are *always* appreciated, and contribute a great deal to the discussion.
9-24-2009 @ 8:12PM
Quentin Beck said...
Hey
Nice article. I emailed you a few days ago. You should look me up on twitter. I also friend requested you @ myspace
Stay sweet
9-19-2009 @ 6:00PM
Quentin Beck said...
Elisabeth you are cute and you should log into your Myspace page more often. I'm sorry if I offended you. Mea culpa
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9-19-2009 @ 6:01PM
Elisabeth said...
It's all good. :)
MySpace wrecks havoc on my computer, I switched to Facebook and Twitter. I just never really got around to deleting the MySpace profile, plus it makes me sad to do so.