Set Photo Reveals Full Spidey Costume & Web Shooters

MTV was able to get this new set photo from the new Spider-Man film. It's our first full glimpse of the new Spidey costume with mask and web shooters. If you look close the web shooter device is clearly on Andrew's wrist.

Spider-Man Will Be Shot With Red Epic 3D Cameras, Plus A Blond Emma Stone

Production just started on Spider-Man Monday and it was revealed by cinematographer John Schwartzman to Engadget the camera system they'll be using. They've gone with Red Epic 3D cameras which will also be used on the two Hobbit films. It's exciting since these are the best digital cameras on the market and will boost the film's visual presence. Emma Stone who is playing Gwen Stacy was spotted donning her new blond locks. 

Peter Parker's Parents Cast & New Villain For Spider-Man

Some exciting Spider-Man casting news from HeatVision they reveal Sony has cast Campbell Scott (Damages) and Julianne Nicholson (Law & Order: Criminal Intent) as Peter's parents Mary/ Richard Parker. We've never seen the two featured in the films or even an explanation of how they died. It will be interesting to see how they fit into the story.

Irrfan Khan best known to western audiences as the policeman from Slumdog Millionaire will play a new villain. He'll play scientist Van Atter who has connections to Norman Osborn and the Goblin experiments. Eventually becoming Proto-Goblin, an early test subject of the goblin formula. I assume this means we'll be hearing casting for Harry and Norman soon.

Denis Leary Joins Spider-Man

HeatVision reports Denis Leary of Rescue Me is in talks to take the role of Police Captain Stacy in Spider-Man. Stacy is Gwen's (Emma Stone) father and having Denis join the stellar cast is yet another excellent step forward.

RUMOR: Zooey Deschanel To Play Betty Brant?

Yet another one of my hopefuls for Spider-Man is linked for a supporting a role (previously John Slattery). Zooey Deschanel (Hitchhikers Guide, 500 Days of Summer, Your Highness) who I had pegged for the role of Betty Brant is in mind for the part. It's expected like Mary Jane she will evolve into a love interest in future films. In other news it has been confirmed the studio will not include MJ in the first film most likely to avoid a love triangle and keep budget costs down.

While some of the actors/characters haven't been officially confirmed the cast could look like this Andrew Garfield (Peter), Emma Stone (Gwen), Rhys Ifans (Dr. Connors/Lizard), Martin Sheen (Uncle Ben), Sally Field (Aunt May) and John Slattery (J. Joanh Jameson). With the possible addition of Zooey (Betty). The combination of the cast, director Marc Webb and script from James Vanderbilt (Zodiac) this film seems like it could rival Raimi's beyond previous expectations.

Sally Field Is Aunt May In Spider-Man?

HeatVision is also reporting that Sally Field is in early talks to play Aunt May in Spider-Man.

Martin Sheen To Play Uncle Ben In Spider-Man

Finally some more casting news from Marc Webb's Spider-Man reboot. HeatVision reports that Martin Sheen (The Departed) is in talks to take on the role of Uncle Ben.

John Slattery Could Be The New J.J. In Spider-Man?

WhatsPlaying is reporting that both John Slattery and Sam Elliot are in the running to play the new J. Jonah Jameson in Marc Webb's Spider-Man reboot. I have to give the edge to John Slattery since he was my top choice in my "Cast 'Em" segment. Yet Elliot has history with Marvel playing General Thunderbolt Ross in the first Hulk film and appearing in Ghost Rider.

Rhys Ifans Is The Lizard In Spidey Reboot

TheWrap reports that Rhys Ifans is in fact playing Dr. Curt Connors who becomes the Lizard. Dylan Baker previously played the role but never became the villain.

Rhys Ifans To Play Villain In Spider-Man

Deadline reports Sony has hired their villain for Marc Webb's Spider-Man reboot. Rhys Ifans has been cast as the film's villain yet it's unknown which one it is. There have been rumors of Venom returning along with the possibility of the Green Goblin since there is connection with Gwen (Emma Stone). Yet Sony could be giving us a new villain like Electro, Scorpion or even the Vulture.

CAST 'EM!: Marc Webb's Spider-Man

Now that we have Spider-Man's two main leads with Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker and Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy I'm curious who will be cast in other roles. I'm going to list who I'd like to see in supporting roles. Of course I could list villains but until we actually know who the villain might be I won't.

Harry Osborn: Anton Yelchin is rumored for the role and it's for good reason. He is excellent addition to any cast he's proven this with both Star Trek and Terminator Salvation (being one of only the best parts of the film). Hopefully they explore the darker side of Harry and his major anger issues early in the films.

Mary Jane Watson: Like Harry she was a hard partier and wild child. Unlike what we saw in Raimi's films where MJ was duller to watch than paint drying. Mary Elizabeth Winstead was my first choice for Mary Jane and would be a great love interest for both Harry and Peter (in sequels). MEW is best known for Scott Pilgrim Vs The World but has also had some decent smaller roles in action films like Die Hard 4 and Tarantino's Death Proof. She'll be testing her leading actress skills again in the Thing prequel in April.

Aunt May: Helen Mirren might not come to most people's minds when thinking of this role but it seems like no brainier when you do think about it. She's been able to pull off almost any role she's given and isn't opposed to doing comic book (Red), action (The Debt) or comedy(Aurthur) films. Helen is able to dress down for roles as well like she did in the Queen.

J. Jonah Jameson: John Slattery is becoming more known from his show Mad Men and is perfect for Jameson. While I believe he should be the brooding force of hatred financing supervillains like The Scorpion to capture Spider-Man. I doubt Sony will go down that road since Raimi gave us the lovable version of J.J. Yet if they did do that Stephen Lang (Public Enemies, Avatar, Conan) would be perfect for it. Slattery on the other hand could be great for both sides of Jameson if they ever decide to change him. While he played a small role in Iron Man 2 it's not uncommon for actors to be cast in more than one Marvel project (Ray Stevenson, Idris Elba, Ryan Reynolds).

Betty Brant: Jameson's secretary/assistant Betty Brant pretty much keeps J.J. in check and is known to flirt with Peter. It would be nice to see her more involved in the franchise. I'd like to think in each film we'll see Peter involved with different girls from the comics. Zooey Deschanel would be great for Betty since she's got just the edge to steal scenes with the small role.

Robbie Robertson: Ernie Hudson needs to return to comic book films. While it's unknown when he'll actually start work on Ghostbusters 3 I think this would be perfect for him. Ernie did amazing work on the HBO series Oz and helped make The Crow one of best comic book films of the 90's.

Emma Stone Officially Gwen Stacy In Spider-Man

In an odd last minute twist Emma Stone is not playing redhead vixen Mary Jane Watson but rather blond sweetheart Gwen Stacy in Spider-Man. Deadline both broke the original casting news but now has the official press release from Sony which lists Stone as the main love interest Gwen. I'm not sure how Emma will look blond but she's officially the female lead. Director Marc Webb had some kind words for the actress.

“The chemistry between Andrew and Emma was stunning and made Emma the clear choice. At the heart of the story of Peter Parker is not only the amazing Spider-Man, but also an ordinary teenager who is wondering what he has to do to get the girl. Andrew and Emma will bring everything audiences expect to these roles, but also make them their own. Much to my surprise, it was fun to find out that our choice for Gwen (Emma) is also a natural blonde.”

3 More In The Running For Gwen Stacy

Most know Mary Jane Watson as the love of Peter Parker's life. Yet Gwen Stacy was his original girlfriend and will be the leading lady of the new film. Peter even asked her to marry him and also was one of the first people he told was Spider-Man. Deadline reports that there are three more actresses in the running for the role. They include Dominique McElligott (Moon, Dark Floors), Dianna Agron (Glee) and newcomer Georgina Haig. Out of these actresses including Mia Wasikowska (Alice In Wonderland) I would have say I'd like to see Dominique McElligott get the part.

My choice since day one for Gwen Stacy has been Amber Heard (The Rum Diaries). She's another actress like Emma Stone who is well known to audiences and is old enough to play either high school or college versions of the character. Amber has had some decent smaller roles in films like Zombieland and Pineapple Express. She even gave an excellent lead performance in the horror flick All The Boys Love Mandy Lane which still hasn't been released in theaters or DVD in North America.

Emma Stone Is The New MJ In Spider-Man

Deadline reports Sony has sent out an offer to actress Emma Stone to play the new Mary Jane Watson in Spider-Man. It's very likely she'll except the offer and will be officially announced soon. Stone would play opposite Andrew Garfield (The Social Network) in the reboot. It's known that MJ won't be be the only female lead as Parker's first love Gwen Stacy will be in the movie too. Casting seems to be revving up so more news should be coming out in the next week or so.

Philip Seymour Hoffman To Play Venom?

Deadline reports Sony is loosely talking about casting Philip Seymour Hoffman in the new Spider-Man reboot. Interesting enough it's the villain who got seriously burned in the last film, Venom. Raimi obviously ran the character through the ringer with serious miscasting and making him a third wheel villain. Now it looks like the studio could be trying to re-introduce the anti-hero/villain. I doubt they would make Venom the main villain with talk of heavy weights like The Lizard and Kraven The Hunter rumored for the reboot. I have a feeling it could be the studio finally moving forward with their Venom spin-off written by Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick (Zombieland, Deadpool). Personally I'd rather see Hoffman playing Venom in a solo film instead of Spider-Man. Christoph Waltz who plays villains in both Inglourious Basterds and Green Hornet has also been rumored for the movie.

Could Mia Wasikowska Be Gwen Stacy In Spider-Man?

In the same Variety article which listed Emma Stone as a possible addition to Spider-Man, they also name Mia Wasikowska. It looks like Sony and director Marc Webb are moving in the right direction with the level of talent they are auditioning. While I expect Stone is more likely in talks for the MJ role. There is no doubt that Mia is up for love interest Gwen Stacy. Wasikowska blew audiences away with her billion dollar blockbuster Alice In Wonderland. She's also had decent performances in Defiance and the Oscar bait film The Kids Are All Right.

Emma Stone MJ In Spider-Man Reboot?

Variety reports that Emma Stone (Superbad, Easy A) is a strong candidate to be cast in Spider-Man. Entertainment Weekly also reports that Stone recently tested for the film reading opposite the new Peter Parker, Andrew Garfield.  While it's likely they're searching for Gwen Stacy they could also be looking for the new Mary Jane Watson. If MJ was to be in the film I would assume she would take the role of friend rather than love interest. Emma is one of the many actresses I previously had pegged for the role when the reboot was first announced. I believe Stone would be an asset for the franchise and could help sway audiences. She has the personality and charm to bring much needed life to the character. Which had been given a wooden performance previously by Kirsten Dunst.

Emma Roberts Vaguely Responds To Spider-Man Rumor

The Spider-Man reboot is starting to move closer to production and with that comes many casting rumors. There were months of back and fourth when it came to re-casting Peter Parker and when the dust cleared it was Andrew Garfield who came out on top. Garfield is already making waves starring in two films which might end up in the Oscar race (The Social Network, Never Let Me Go). I'm positive Andrew is the best choice for the role and will make fans proud of the new film.

                                          It's been mentioned that the main love interest would be Gwen Stacy the girl who originally won Peter's heart. Even Stan Lee predicted Parker would marry Gwen. It of course doesn't mean we wouldn't be seeing Mary Jane Watson involved in the story. The most recent names rumored for the film suggest this as well since there is mix of blonds and brunettes (easily turned redheads). They include Imogen Poots (28 Weeks Later, Centurion), Teresa Palmer (Sorcerer's Apprentice), Ophelia Lovibond (London Blvd, Nowhere Boy), Lily Collins (Priest) and Emma Roberts (Scream 4).  MTV put the question to one of the rumored candidates Emma Roberts who vaguely responded with "you never know". While it doesn't confirm she's in the running it does however give the impression she's interested.

Mary Elizabeth Winstead The New Mary Jane?

Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Scott Pilgrim, Death Proof, Die Hard 4) is one of many possible actresses testing to star opposite Andrew Garfield in the new Spider-Man reboot.

RUMOR: Christoph Waltz Playing The Lizard In Spider-Man?

Production Weekly is running with the story that Sony is pursuing Oscar winning actor Christoph Waltz for the new Spider-Man reboot. The role is rumored to be that of The Lizard. Waltz is best known for Inglourious Basterds he is also playing the villain in the upcoming comic book film the Green Hornet.