In the fall
of 2009, two more sequels of the movie “Spider-Man” are scheduled to begin
being filmed. The installments will be shot simultaneously, in an attempt to
reduce the overall cost. ”Spider-Man
Speaking of
the main character, he will be portrayed by (drum rolls) Tobey Maguire, the
actor who rose to fame due to his leading role in the movie adaptation of the “Spider-Man”
comic book.
As for the
apple of Parker’s eye, Mary Jane Watson, there is presently no info on whether
she will be played by Kirsten Dunst, although the actress is likely to reprise
her role.
But what we
do know for sure is that director Sam Raimi will be definitely coming back for
the two new rounds of the crime-fighting spree.
Moreover,
the screenplay is to be written by James Vanderbilt, who also wrote the
screenplay for the movie “Zodiac”.
In other
news, Sony has hired screenwriters in order to get the development on the “Spider-Man
The
original “Spider-Man” movie was released in 2002, 17 years after the rights
to a motion picture based on the eponymous comic book had been purchased.
Throughout the so-far trilogy, the superhero has faced evil-doers such
as Green Goblin (played by actor Willem Defoe), Doctor Octopus (Alfred Molina),
New Goblin (James Franco), Venom (Topher Grace) and Sandman (Thomas Haden
Church).
Six fierce enemies in only three films. The „Spider-Man” guys mean business when they say that with
great power comes great responsibility.