Isn't Tobey Too Old?

[Catman]

Tobey is turning 34 in June. Hasn't he gotten a little too old for the role of a 19-20 year old college student? Now, I'm not saying that they should re-cast him but they should seriously considering fast-forwarding the timeline in part 4. The movie can't take place a year after part 3 without people rolling their eyes. This isn't Smallville. :o

[boog_spin]

haha yeh they might want to avance the timeline a little...watched the 1st one the other day...he looks alot younger...but thats what 8 years does to you i guess haha

[[A]]

I hope they finally make a Spider-Man movie with Spidey in his 30s..

[Construct]

I suspect that may be a reason why 4 and 5 are being filmed back-to-back, to preserve his aging. I also suspect that Peter will have already graduated from graduate school(?) and be working a full-time job (or trying to find/keep one), so at the same time, his age won't be as much of an issue then.

[Catman]

and be working a full-time job (or trying to find/keep one)

Didn't he get a full-time gig at the end of Spidey 3? That's what the whole Eddie Brock drama was about if I recall correctly.

[Road Warrior]

I hope they finally make a Spider-Man movie with Spidey in his 30s..

Kirsten can finally have her Spider-Babies. :o

[shinlyle]

Honestly, I think they should advance the timeline a year or two, and do like in the comics, and have him drop out of college...using the movie to explain why.

Maybe Dr. Conners loses his job, and can no longer vouch for Peter, or maybe Conners's experiments with the symbiote are discovered, and Peter is trying to help Conners with his research away from ESU, only to ahve the Lizard experiment happen...and then Kraven is sent to the city by an investor who was funding Conners's research to reign in the "test subject".

Kraven fights the Lizard, only to be interrupted by Spider-man. Kraven then makes Spider-man his target, and goes after him.

You could even have the investor be someone mysterious...someone calling himself the "Master Planner"...:woot:...and that could lead into part 5.

I can dream, man!

[BenReilly19]

Tobey is turning 34 in June. Hasn't he gotten a little too old for the role of a 19-20 year old college student? Now, I'm not saying that they should re-cast him but they should seriously considering fast-forwarding the timeline in part 4. The movie can't take place a year after part 3 without people rolling their eyes. This isn't Smallville. :o

It's doesn't matter if Tobey is in his mid-thirties. He still looks like a college kid due to his youthful looks. How old an actor is and how old an actor looks are two entirely different things. The former isn't nearly as important as the latter.

[webhead731]

I totally agree with BenReilly. I just thinking it.

They should not fast foward it more than a year really. Show people still kind of grieving over Harry.

Tobey looks really young for his age. I easily took him as 20 in Spider-Man 3.

[FaT_tONle]

If they are doing them back to back it shouldn't be a complete travesty... I doubt part 6 will even happen. Have him in graduate school or something... or working as something more substantial than a pizza boy.

[Construct]

Didn't he get a full-time gig at the end of Spidey 3? That's what the whole Eddie Brock drama was about if I recall correctly.
That may be true (I don't remember what actually happened), but I'm thinking that Peter would be searching for a job that tied in to his degree (something science-related I presume).

[Spider-Fan83]

ya, if he was indeed able to keep the staff job, (with doubt the pay, as he demanded) I'd like to see his living conditions improved abit

that ***** hole apartment of his is just depressing
(though, I would miss, Mr. Ditkovich & Ursula)

[D-Man22]

Wait a minute. So Tobey is reprising his role as spidey? Since when was this confirmed?

[NewYorkSpider]

If they are doing them back to back it shouldn't be a complete travesty... I doubt part 6 will even happen. Have him in graduate school or something... or working as something more substantial than a pizza boy.

I think the only way a part 6 happens is if Tobey agrees to do it.

[CFE]

Wait a minute. So Tobey is reprising his role as spidey? Since when was this confirmed?

Tobey said he'd return if Raimi did...Raimi has been confirmed to direct...'Cause and Effect.'

[JerseyJoker]

Tobey even confirmed it somewhere too.

That was one thing i so found out of place was Pete still in college, i really hope they do a jumpfoward in 4 to show he has graduated, and still got a bad living situation, but no more school.

[Spider-ManHero12]

Well, I think that's why Sony wants to film 4 and 5 back to back. Though, Tobey doesn't really look old at all.

[CFE]

Agreed...he didn't look much older going from "1" to "2"...although he aged a tad going into "3."

But I'm sure he'll be fine.

[JerseyJoker]

I dont think he look to old for the part, its only when you put him in a younger setting like thinking he still would be in college, it stands out.

Its not like between movies he went from looking normal and then into looking like Mickey Rourke.

[The Black Goo]

The main thing with Tobey is that they should push to have him get back into shape. That alone would make him appear younger. In SM3 he just looked a little chunkier and from some of the candid pictures posted in other threads, he isn't anywhere near what he was in the mirror in SM1.

[mjbull23]

Tobey has aged a little, his face looks more plump nowadays when compared to his appearance in SM1, but nothing too drastic, he still looks early 20's young.

If they do film a part six, 4 or 5 years down the road, advancing the timeline may be the best solution for making parkers age in the film plausible.

[JerseyJoker]

It also all depends on what films and his workout plan is between Spidey films. Cause between 1 and 2, he had Seabiscuit , which left him open to be more lean and easier to look more in shape.

[Dark Knight90!]

Don't the movies have a time line dictated by their release dates?

Spider-man 2 took place two years after the first one... Spider-man 3 three years later again - or i'm I wrong?

Anyway... I think Tobey is fine for the role for a while yet! I just hope he gets his enthusiasm back for the character.

[webhead731]

Spider-Man 3 took place like right after Spider-Man 2.^

[Dark Knight90!]

Oh I see...

Regardless - I think this Back-to-back shooting of 4 and 5 will be Tobey's swansong!

Age isn't much of an issue for me.

[DavidTyler]

How would all of you respond if the idea of having Topher Grace replace Tobey in future films?

Would you be able to divorce him from playing Eddie in 3?

In my opinion, I think Topher would be the idea Peter Parker. Not only could he play that Spiderman wit but I think he could definitely go more dramatic (not more than Tobey - just more than we've Topher in previous roles.).

[SpaceWay2009]

It also all depends on what films and his workout plan is between Spidey films. Cause between 1 and 2, he had Seabiscuit , which left him open to be more lean and easier to look more in shape.Tobey ate seabiscuit to get in shape for SM1 and SM2?

[NewYorkSpider]

How would all of you respond if the idea of having Topher Grace replace Tobey in future films?

Would you be able to divorce him from playing Eddie in 3?

In my opinion, I think Topher would be the idea Peter Parker. Not only could he play that Spiderman wit but I think he could definitely go more dramatic (not more than Tobey - just more than we've Topher in previous roles.).

It would be a horrible idea. Plus, It will never happen because Topher would be in his mid-30's by the time SM5 ended.

[Catman]

It's doesn't matter if Tobey is in his mid-thirties. He still looks like a college kid due to his youthful looks.

No, he doesn't. In Spidey 1 and 2 he looked young. In Spidey 3 he started to show his age. It wasn't a drastic thing but he is getting there.

Don't the movies have a time line dictated by their release dates?

No. Spidey 2 does take place like a year or two after Spidey 1 but 3 was only like a few months later.

[FlawlessVictory]

I swear I could notice at times during Spider-Man 3 that Tobey practically had a double chin going. I hope he bothers to get in shape this time around. :o

[SpiderRock88]

i dont think Tobey is too old he still looks young if i didnt know his actual age id say we was like 25-28. for soem odd reason, i could imagine Zacc Efferon(is that how you spell it)? playing Spidey inthe far, far reboot of Spidey! lol

[FaT_tONle]

I swear I could notice at times during Spider-Man 3 that Tobey practically had a double chin going. I hope he bothers to get in shape this time around. :o

Since when did a 16 million dollar superhero role require getting into shape... :woot:

[SpiderRock88]

Since when did a 16 million dollar superhero role require getting into shape... :woot:
LOL true

[Road Warrior]

if i didnt know his actual age id say we was like 25-28.

Seeing as how he's supposed to be playing a 20-year-old I'd say that anything over 25 is old. Raimi needs to progress the storyline. Peter is gonna have to be out of college in Spidey 4.

[Spider-ManHero12]

^^ Tbh, I think he will be out of college in the 4th film. Not right away though. Probably towards the end or something.

[storyteller]

Now Im a straight man but the dude was big in the first. He needs to bulk up again and be able to take off his shirt like he did in the first.

[Reikowolf]

well I hope Marvel has learned its lesson and realized that what may work on a comic may not entirely work in a movie.

Let the director have creative control over the project, don't tell him how to do his job.

If Raimi has full control, then SM4 will be good.

[Leenie]

The most recent movie I saw Tobey in was Tropic Thunder. Granted, he was only in the movie for 30 seconds, but he looked good. He actually looked better in Tropic Thunder than he did in Spider-Man 3. Just by looking at his face, it looked like he lost weight.

I think he looks really young for his age. He should be just fine in Spider-Man 4 and 5 if he gets/keeps himself in shape. I'm not expecting him to look the way he did in the first Spider-Man movie, but I'd like to see him look better than he did in Spider-Man 3.

[SpiderRock88]

Seeing as how he's supposed to be playing a 20-year-old I'd say that anything over 25 is old. Raimi needs to progress the storyline. Peter is gonna have to be out of college in Spidey 4.

you really think so? i think once hitting 40 is getting old lol. that could happen, maybe base the movie in his final semester in college and around the middle of the movie, he finished with it, assuming, he only did 4 years in college by the time he would out, Peter's age would 22, i think thats the route they should take

[LightningFlash]

Whoever said Zac Efron should play Spidey, should just leave now and never come back, lol.

And c'mon, this is Hollywood...we have a 31 year-old Tom Welling playing a 23 or so year-old Clark Kent on Smallville.

[craigaat]

Tobey is turning 34 in June. Hasn't he gotten a little too old for the role of a 19-20 year old college student? Now, I'm not saying that they should re-cast him but they should seriously considering fast-forwarding the timeline in part 4. The movie can't take place a year after part 3 without people rolling their eyes. This isn't Smallville. :o

Yes he's too old and they should recast him.

[Hypestyle]

.. not too old yet.. finish 4 & 5, then wait 4 years, cast a new actor...

[Da-Scribe]

Recast him with Frankie Muniz. That dude will never age!

[NewYorkSpider]

:dry:

[Da-Scribe]

:dry:

Or not...:csad:

[Goran]

I don't think he's too old, but he definitely has to get in shape for the next film!! I don't want to see another "Tubby Maguire" as in the final scenes of SM3 (at the construction site, when Harry dies).

you should change the title of this thread into "Isn't Tobey too fat?" :D

[LightningFlash]

Recast him with Frankie Muniz. That dude will never age!

You mean, that dude will never grow.

I see a reboot in seven-eight years, so I don't care if they screw this movie up.

[PeterFan87]

Tobey may be 34 BUT he looks likes hes still 27 or so. I think he's fine. I can't see anyone else being Spidey..

[LightningFlash]

Tobey may be 34 BUT he looks likes hes still 27 or so. I think he's fine. I can't see anyone else being Spidey..

I could think of at least five more guys, that are younger...funnier...and would actually take time out to work out before production of a movie...c'mon, make the guy do the 300 workout for once in a while, geez.

And, okay...so he's 34 that looks 27 or so...playing someone that is supposed to be 21,22,23?

That makes sense, sure...

as Catman said, this isn't SMALLVILLE.

If you want to keep Tobey, than Raimi should've spread out some time between two and three...and to make it even, make part four THREE or FOUR years after Spider-Man 3.

[Sentinel X]

You mean, that dude will never grow.

I see a reboot in seven-eight years, so I don't care if they screw this movie up.Seriously...Frankie Muniz is like Jonathan Lipnicki ( That weird kid from Stewart Little that looks like the little boy from A christmas story)....they both look like demon children and it would be terrible to see them as Parker.

Tobey is getting old though....I saw those wrinkles and bags under the eyes in Spider-man 3. And the slight double chin and chubbiness doesn't help either :o

And I agree with most people ---Tobey needs to start working out...seriously you are getting paid about 17 million dollars per spidey film and you can't manage to make your body look like something other than an oversized prune?....wow.

[ross2287]

Agreed...he didn't look much older going from "1" to "2"...although he aged a tad going into "3."

But I'm sure he'll be fine.

Well, from 1 to 2 he just had to deal with bad guys and college. From 2 to 3 he had to deal with bad guys, college and a relationship. I think everybody on here who is in a relationship and in college can relate that it takes a lot out of a person...even without dealing with bad guys.

I'm sure they'll advance the story somewhat but seriously, he doesn't look too old. I think, if anything, they should make his age relevant to the plot. Something like, now that he's an older, wiser Spider-Man who has conquered his demons, has a decent-paying job and has finally nailed (in all senses of the word) down a healthy relationship, how does that change him as a hero?

Could be interesting.

[craigaat]

Even if the incorporate TM's age into the story I still think he's a poor Peter Parker.

[Reikowolf]

Luckily the movies are progressing at a good rate.

SM saw him going from highschool into freshmen at College
SM2 has him at about the time he would be completing his undergrad
SM3 seems to be him starting to really get into his field as he may be a graduate student. Seeing as though he was tutoring Gwen

SM4 could actually have him completing his graduate program and considering a Doctorate... This would really be great in adding to his relationship to Conners if he is set up as the next villain.

[rayc1971]

i think they should shoot 4 and 5 back to back because of tobeys age!he will be 36 when this comes out!

[LightningFlash]

They're not doing that anymore.

[broblacksteel]

yeah, they should do 4 & 5 back to back, where's KRAVEN??!! we need at least one bad guy who requires NO CGI!!! this would set up better fights where tobey has to keep that damn mask on...lol.

So carnage and electro for pt 4, ending with a cliffhanger of dr. connors transforming into lizard at the end, pt. 5 with the lizard and kraven hunting the biggest catch of all... a 7ft lizard while crossing paths with the web-slinger...

[Goran]

Hm I think it's much easier for them to animate a Spidey with his mask on rather than a maskless Peter Parker.

[Reikowolf]

They had problems in the first movie for that

the second movie had some CGI animation for him talking. Plus they dubbed him instead of recording audio of him speaking behind the mask.

I get the whole Raimi emoting thing but there's got to be a better way. Tobey should study mask blocking like Weaving did in V for Vendetta.

[dark_b]

you dont pay Tobey millions and then hide him with a mask.
its that simple.

[Reikowolf]

thats why you pay him millions to learn mask blocking

[CHEZ]

They should just halt production for 3-5 years and reboot the franchise with new faces.
Tobey Maguire was never the definitive Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Kirsten Dunst....gimme a break.
The only person perfectly cast was J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson.

They should reboot it with the title "Ultimate Spider-Man" but not necessarily follow the Ultimate S-M comics. Just use the title so that it is an exciting fresh start to the character. New improved costume. But most importantly a new actor as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.

[ross2287]

But then people would complain about it not really being Ultimate Spider-Man. :oldrazz:

[Reikowolf]

all this has happened before.... and will happen again

[CHEZ]

I honestly don't think people will care. It's still Spider-Man.
It really comes down to if the movie is good.
I mean, I was just giving an example, it doesn't necessarily have to be called "Ultimate Spider-Man" it could be called "Spectacular Spider-Man"

It's just that so many things today are marketed as "ultimate" this and "Maximum" that.
Ya know?
"Ultimate" sounds good though.

I am just tired of Tobey Maguire and his dazed dufus look of wonderment, that goofy over-bite, that annoying crackly panzy-ass voice. And I am tired that every time we see Spider-Man you can clearly tell it's not Tobey Maguire. The physicality isn't consistent. I mean, come on, get some body who can really fill the role.

I'm sorry, I don't mean to offend any of his fans; it's just my opinion.

[Gracen1]

They should just halt production for 3-5 years and reboot the franchise with new faces.
Tobey Maguire was never the definitive Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Kirsten Dunst....gimme a break.
The only person perfectly cast was J.K. Simmons as J. Jonah Jameson.

They should reboot it with the title "Ultimate Spider-Man" but not necessarily follow the Ultimate S-M comics. Just use the title so that it is an exciting fresh start to the character. New improved costume. But most importantly a new actor as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.

No reboot but i do agree that maguire is too old and chubby looking and dunst just is not mary jane. joseph gordon-levitt and amy adams should get the roles. also, some better writing and dialogue for spidey, i want the wise-cracking spidey i'm used to from the comics and the cartoons from the 90's. spidey should not be in his 30's already after just 3 movies. keep him in his early to mid 20's for a very long time.

[LightningFlash]

Yes a reboot in about ten years, so it gives me the chance to be the director and do my storylines, haha.

[Spider-Who?]

Yeah...I don' get it. Tobey looked 10x better in his cameo in Tropic Thunder then he did in SM3.

[dark_b]

thats why you pay him millions to learn mask blockingagain hes face needs to be in the movie. thats why you pay him millions.
he isnt payed millions to act under a mask.

if he is to expensive you recast.

[Octoberist]

this is a funny thread because Tobey still looks damn young. He only has 'aged badly ' to really nerdy people.

[BatJeff7786]

Why do so many feel the need to reboot? The first origin movie was fine. This isn't a situation like Batman where the character got stomped into the ground and flung back to the campy joke that he was 40 years prior.

[sPiDeRmAn2o29]

Tobey is turning 34 in June. Hasn't he gotten a little too old for the role of a 19-20 year old college student? Now, I'm not saying that they should re-cast him but they should seriously considering fast-forwarding the timeline in part 4. The movie can't take place a year after part 3 without people rolling their eyes. This isn't Smallville. :o

thats just as silly as asking if the actor who is playing harry potter is getting too old. The story is moving foward you know, not backwards...

[daywalker2007]

Tobey isn't looking that old yet.

He's actually quite similar in aging to Michael J Fox, they both look young for their ages.

Tobey can easily pass for 25 years old no problem.

[LightningFlash]

Then I must pass for 14, right?

[Batman137]

i think tobey still looks fine. All i wish is that he would change his hair back to the length in SM1. Makes him look a bit younger

[NewYorkSpider]

Tobey still looks fine.

[Chris Wallace]

;16591523']I hope they finally make a Spider-Man movie with Spidey in his 30s..

:huh: There hasn't been a Spider-Man comic depicting him in his 30's. Besides, I don't see him as too old.
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f323/robotechs/tobey_maguire.jpg
He still has a youthful appearance & demeanor. Besides, the last thing I want is to see the Spider-Man movies go the Batman route, relentlessly recasting & revamping until we get utter crap.

[Gladiator]

As far as looks are concerned, age isn't the real issue. TM looking fat and out of shape should be what everyone's main complaint. SM1 showed him shirtless, looking pretty ripped. In SM2, he's taking his shirt off as he turns away from the camera (with arms raised) to keep him from looking out of shape. SM3 only showed him shirtless from the shoulders up. Probably because they could no longer disguise his fat. When an actor is making what TM makes, the least he could do is curl more than donuts.

[NewYorkSpider]

I wonder if he stopped working out as much because of his back? This should be his #1 priority for SM4 is getting in shape.

[Gladiator]

Thats no excuse. If his back was that bad, he should've been replaced.

[SpaceWay2009]

I heard that he hurt his back during the production of SM2. What exactly happened to his back?

[Chris Wallace]

He actually hurt it making Seabiscuit, which nearly cost him SM2.
But I don't agree that he looks fat & out of shape in the movies.
http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr305/doctorstrange8/tobey_maguire_spiderman.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Skylover_MadCollectorZ/Premieres/Spiderman%203%20%20-%20Paris%20Le%20Grand%20Rex/100_1349.jpg

[Dark Knight90!]

He actually hurt it making Seabiscuit, which nearly cost him SM2.
But I don't agree that he looks fat & out of shape in the movies.

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Skylover_MadCollectorZ/Premieres/Spiderman%203%20%20-%20Paris%20Le%20Grand%20Rex/100_1349.jpg

He looks a little too big to me there... more bear like than anything else!

[Gladiator]

He actually hurt it making Seabiscuit, which nearly cost him SM2.
But I don't agree that he looks fat & out of shape in the movies.
http://i494.photobucket.com/albums/rr305/doctorstrange8/tobey_maguire_spiderman.jpg
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a176/Skylover_MadCollectorZ/Premieres/Spiderman%203%20%20-%20Paris%20Le%20Grand%20Rex/100_1349.jpg
Ok. Fat may be a little harsh but I stand by the out of shape statement. Rewatch the movies. In SM1, when he's looking in the mirror on the morning after, there is good muscle definition. In SM2, when he's dressing to go to MJ's play, there is no definition. It almost appears as if he's holding his stomach in when his arms are raised. In SM3, he's only seen from the neck up when he takes off the black costume after his run-in with Mr. Dikovich. They are obviously trying to hide something.

[Reikowolf]

maybe spidey needs to be using his fingers for vomiting and not shooting webs

lol

but seriously... it makes little difference. He may not be 'cut' but he's a thin guy with an almost normal build... most of what we see is CGI anyway so I would not worry.

[dark_b]

in the first movie he was in shape. in extreme shape. in the sequels he was not. thats why hes face looks like it does.

[chaseter]

Tobey wasn't in as good of shape for SM3 as he was for SM1 and it showed. He was cut in SM1 and in SM3 he was just regular. I think to me that was a big indicator that this film wasn't going to be that good because he didn't put in tons of time and effort on little things like his physique because he probably wasn't excited about the film. You could also tell in his press rounds that he wasn't exactly ecstatic about the movie.

[Adrian89]

in the first movie he was in shape. in extreme shape. in the sequels he was not. thats why hes face looks like it does.
AGREED!!! In Sm3 he looked great and in shape. In SM2 he looked average. And in Sm3 he looked terrible.

I hope he gets back in shape for SM4.

[dark_b]

i understand why he looked like that in teh sequel. he had problems. but what about the third movie?

you now what?
tobey: do i have to work out?
raimi: nhhhhh no we will just give you a muscle suit. plus when spidey has the mask on it wil be a stunt double.
tobey:great

[Reikowolf]

i understand why he looked like that in teh sequel. he had problems. but what about the third movie?

you now what?
tobey: do i have to work out?
raimi: nhhhhh no we will just give you a muscle suit. plus when spidey has the mask on it wil be a stunt double.
tobey:great

*opens a bucket of kfc*

haha, but seriously, he's a vegetarian... which would be why it took so much work for him to get in great shape.. He has to worry about nutrition and what he takes in for muscle building and definition. Tough times... but still possible. I know some vegan weight lifters that would put guys from "over the top" to shame

[weezerspider]

haha, but seriously, he's a vegetarian...

He's a vegetarian? Jesus Parker, you are a freak:wow:

[webhead731]

I think he looks fine in all the movies. -_-

[SpaceWay2009]

*opens a bucket of kfc*

haha, but seriously, he's a vegetarian... which would be why it took so much work for him to get in great shape.. He has to worry about nutrition and what he takes in for muscle building and definition. Tough times... but still possible. I know some vegan weight lifters that would put guys from "over the top" to shameLOL at the KFC comment. :hehe:

Well, if he's a vegetarian, then it shouldn't be too hard to lose weight, since he doesn't eat a lot of meat.

I agree. In SM1, he was in shape. In SM2, he was okay. In SM3, a little bit like SM2, but it looked like he gained some weight, especially in that scene where he had to leave MJ because of the crane incident.

[snakeinthegear]

Him being a veggy should mean that it should be easier for him to look and become lean. Hell, he doesn't even need to work out that much. With a lean frame, al he'd have to do is cardio, stuff like running, crunches, some push ups and not have to go crazy with the weights. He could look pretty cut in no time; and with the money he makes, havin a personal trainer to whip him into shape shouldn't even be an issue.

[Reikowolf]

has anyone seen the trailer for

'brothers' yet?

Tobey's lost some major chub and gotten pretty lean.

[Reikowolf]

too lean from the looks of some of the pics.

[NewYorkSpider]

He does look pretty skinny in the trailer, but i'm sure he could gain a little back.

[DACrowe]

Maguire was in excellent shape in SM1 and SM2. He was more slender and leaner in SM2 due to Seabiscuit but he still had the Spidey look.

In SM3 he wasn't "fat," but he wasn't in shape either. However, from the trailer and images, his turn as a marine or whatever in Brothers has helped whip him into shape. He looks as lean as he did in his SM2 days. So, otherwise I think he's fine.

[Crook]

As lean as his SM2 days? Maguire looks frail. Are we looking at the same trailer? :huh:

[Doctor Jones]

Maguire was jacked in SM1. SM2, he was thinner because he had to lose weight for Seabiscuit. In SM3, he wasn't fat, just not as in shape as the others. And you could tell in his face and when he was wearing the suit.

Anyway, this should be his last SM movie. They have six announced (which I'm against) and by then he'll be nearing 40. I don't want to see a 40 year old Spider-Man.

[SpaceWay2009]

Maguire should get in shape like in SM1. If not, then I'll be fine if he was like in SM2. Spider-Man should be lean and fit.

[Infinity9999x]

Maguire should get in shape like in SM1. If not, then I'll be fine if he was like in SM2. Spider-Man should be lean and fit.

I agree, he looked fine in SM2, I just don't want him looking like SM3

http://anyeventuality.files.wordpress.com/2006/06/70-fat-tobey.JPG

It was very evident in his face that he had gained weight, and he looked out of shape. That's just plain wrong, especially when a superhero like Spider-man should always be lean.

[Catman]

What does Tobey being in shape have to do with him looking young or old which was the point of the thread? You can be in the best shape of your life, but that's not gonna make your face look younger! Tobey is 34. They need to make Peter older in Spidey 4. He can't pull off a 20-year-old anymore.

[Panthro]

Now I'm not saying Tobey looks like a grandpa, but I do think his boyishness is fading, so #4 should really be his last one and then just let the franchise rest for a few years.

[venomvsspidey]

Now I'm not saying Tobey looks like a grandpa, but I do think his boyishness is fading, so #4 should really be his last one and then just let the franchise rest for a few years.


even if you or others want him gone (i dont) it's too late in the game. after three movies, you dont recast.

[NewYorkSpider]

What does Tobey being in shape have to do with him looking young or old which was the point of the thread? You can be in the best shape of your life, but that's not gonna make your face look younger! Tobey is 34. They need to make Peter older in Spidey 4. He can't pull off a 20-year-old anymore.

Tobey still looks young IMO. And Peter's probably going to be about 23/24 in the next movie. And posters talking about him being in shape is the same thing as talking about his age. They both have to do with appearance.

Now I'm not saying Tobey looks like a grandpa, but I do think his boyishness is fading, so #4 should really be his last one and then just let the franchise rest for a few years.

If Spider-Man 4 is succesful, then they'll do #5.

[Panthro]

even if you or others want him gone (i dont) it's too late in the game. after three movies, you dont recast.
I don't dislike him in the role, but he can only pass as younger for so long before it becomes apparent that he's not as young as the character is intended to be.

[Catman]

Tobey still looks young IMO.

But does he look college student young? That's the question! And the answer is...no. They need to age the character in 4. In 4 if he's still supposed to be 20-21 the audience is gonna roll their eyes. He needs to be ATLEAST 25 in part 4. Make him already a working man, someone employeed by the Daily Bugle. A full-time photographer. Not some college kid.

[FaT_tONle]

If Spider-Man 4 is succesful, then they'll do #5.

I guess. I am curious as to what Tobey's new deal includes. Originally it was reported to be around 50 million for two films so I guess Sony had in mind two sequels filmed back to back. With Raimi going off to do other things they'll have to sign another director in all likelyhood. I wonder if that sequel option (if that's even the case) would apply if they bring in a new director. If they have to wait another 3-4 years to do SM5 Tobey will be WAY too old. Unless they did 5-6 concurrently. Tobey would still be in his late thirties by then but at least there wouldn't be another large time gap between 5-6. So I say Tobey has to be at least a year out of college in SM4 itself, or a graduate student. And if he comes back for 5/6 he needs to be almost 30 if not older and on the verge of being a husband/family man. To sum it up, I believe SM4 will be his last.

[Catman]

I don't think Raimi-Tobey-Dunst will do 5. They are only doing 4 to redeem themselves for 3. 5&6 will be brand new cast and crew.

[Infinity9999x]

What does Tobey being in shape have to do with him looking young or old which was the point of the thread? You can be in the best shape of your life, but that's not gonna make your face look younger! Tobey is 34. They need to make Peter older in Spidey 4. He can't pull off a 20-year-old anymore.

Well, actually, yes it would. If you're in good shape and lean, you're going to look younger than if you're 20lbs overweight. Weight typically makes you look older than you are.

However, since Tobey has a naturally young looking face, I think he could play spidey for the next 5 years, if he manages to keep the weight off.

[NewYorkSpider]

But does he look college student young? That's the question! And the answer is...no. They need to age the character in 4. In 4 if he's still supposed to be 20-21 the audience is gonna roll their eyes. He needs to be ATLEAST 25 in part 4. Make him already a working man, someone employeed by the Daily Bugle. A full-time photographer. Not some college kid.

Like I said, he's probably going to be around 23/24 in the next movie. Out of college and working at the Bugle full-time. I'm sure he has the staff job since Eddie Brock is no longer with us. I personally think he'll be 23/24 in the next movie. We know he's over 21 since he had champagne in #3. I think it would be better having the movie take place 2 or 3 years after SM3.

I guess. I am curious as to what Tobey's new deal includes. Originally it was reported to be around 50 million for two films so I guess Sony had in mind two sequels filmed back to back. With Raimi going off to do other things they'll have to sign another director in all likelyhood. I wonder if that sequel option (if that's even the case) would apply if they bring in a new director. If they have to wait another 3-4 years to do SM5 Tobey will be WAY too old. Unless they did 5-6 concurrently. Tobey would still be in his late thirties by then but at least there wouldn't be another large time gap between 5-6. So I say Tobey has to be at least a year out of college in SM4 itself, or a graduate student. And if he comes back for 5/6 he needs to be almost 30 if not older and on the verge of being a husband/family man. To sum it up, I believe SM4 will be his last.

I guess when he signed the contract, they had plans to shoot SM4/SM5 back to back. I still think they can shoot both movies in the next 4 years, with or without Raimi. I think at this point Spider-Man 5 is 50/50 for Tobey. Depends on the success of #4. If it's off the charts, he'll probably give it another go. I also wonder if he would work with another director other than Raimi? So I would give it about a 33% chance Maguire does Spider-Man 5.

[Catman]

If you're in good shape and lean, you're going to look younger than if you're 20lbs overweight.

The man is 34. No matter how good in shape he is he does not look 20-21. It's pointless to argue such a thing. If in Spidey 4 they said he was 25 I could buy that. But a 20-21 year old college student. No way. In Spidey 4 he needs to be out of college and working full time at the Bugle if they don't want audiences rolling their eyes.

[SpaceWay2009]

I'm sure he'll still be in college if the Lizard is in SM4. If not, then I would expect him to work at the Bugle full time. In SM4, I believe he should be 25.

[luke1234]

25 is a good age, he should be working for his masters as doctor connors TA

[SpaceWay2009]

Since Peter has a full time staff job at the Bugle, I wonder how's he going to go to college? Unless he goes to night classes.

[luke1234]

Since Peter has a full time staff job at the Bugle, I wonder how's he going to go to college? Unless he goes to night classes.

maybe theyll take a different route, idk. Well see all in time

[venomvsspidey]

I don't think Raimi-Tobey-Dunst will do 5. They are only doing 4 to redeem themselves for 3. 5&6 will be brand new cast and crew.


i seriously doubt this.

[Infinity9999x]

The man is 34. No matter how good in shape he is he does not look 20-21. It's pointless to argue such a thing. If in Spidey 4 they said he was 25 I could buy that. But a 20-21 year old college student. No way. In Spidey 4 he needs to be out of college and working full time at the Bugle if they don't want audiences rolling their eyes.

I never said he would look like he was 21, I just said that having less weight on you will make you look younger, while being overweight typically makes you look older than you are.

Now, I agree that Tobey is not going to look 20 no matter what shape he's in, but it's possible that he could be 25 and still taking some classes in College if he's going for a masters.

[Catman]

25 is a good age, he should be working for his masters as doctor connors TA

it's possible that he could be 25 and still taking some classes in College if he's going for a masters.

That would work too, but they have to make it clear that he's in graduate school and not still an undergrad.

[MessiahDecoy123]

Too old.

Too dull.

Too stocky.

Too boring.

Too wrong for Spider-man.

[bullets]

Too late.



I'm just settling for what we did get. Toby still looks young enough to play the role. I actually wouldn't mind seeing a more mature Peter Parker.

[Octoberist]

Tobey looks like he's still in his 20s. For sure, he'll do fine.

[Eelectro 2]

yea, theres no problem with how old he looks. if anything they need to do exactly what the first 3 movies did and realize that they dont' take place right after the previous movie. part 2 made it clear that it was 2 years after 1, and based off the way that tobeys comfortable with mary jane in the beginning of part 3 then its safe to say there was probably another 2 years inbetween them as well. theres no reason they shouldn't say there has been a gap in years between the films, it'd be more believable that way. i've always wanted to see the movies start developing their own mythology a little bit past what they have already done. peter realistically cant' pay for everything with just bugle photos, altho having some money on the side is always fine just to ensure jameson is involved still. aunt may is gettin gup there and she cant' stay around forever. i'd prefer them to lay her character to rest in a good way before they end up having to recast the actress because of some unfortunate event. peter should be looking into becoming a professor by now, he should be graduating college if not already out of college by part 4

[pacmaster3000]

For those of you worrying about how in shape Tobey is: http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/8319/slimtobey.jpg
He looks pretty slim in his new movie. Close to how he was in the first.

[SpaceWay2009]

^Whoa, that's how he looks like? Looks a lot different from when he was in SM3.

[spider-neil]

nat portman is a truly beautiful woman

[hatebox]

Get rid of Maguire and Dunst. At this point they're only being kept because they happened to star in 3 films that made a lot of money, not because they're the best for the job.

The franchise is screaming for new talent. That applies for Raimi too.

[UnionJack]

I think he is getting too old .. he will be 37 when the next one comes out .. which would be fine if Peter will be as well ... but he will still probably be in this 20's

if they do the films like set 5years or whatever after the last one Pete should be a scientist by now, could work with Doc Conners and HOPEFULLY get the Lizard story done.

[Fresh Prince]

Tobey looks young still so age is not the problem. Although a 40 year old Spiderman on screen be awesome.

[snakeinthegear]

Get rid of Maguire and Dunst. At this point they're only being kept because they happened to star in 3 films that made a lot of money, not because they're the best for the job.

The franchise is screaming for new talent. That applies for Raimi too.

*High fives*

[Spider-Kid]

He doesn't really look old.

He looks like he's in his late 20's. Just look how young Edward Norton looks, and he's 40 already. :D

[Spiderine]

Tobey looks young still so age is not the problem. Although a 40 year old Spiderman on screen be awesome.
40 years old and Raimi will still have people shooting spitballs at him.

[omid17]

i think thats why they were thinking about doing the movies back to back

[Spider-ManHero12]

He doesn't really look old.

He looks like he's in his late 20's. Just look how young Edward Norton looks, and he's 40 already. :D Exactly! I don't know why people still say he looks old.

[SuperAl]

i always thought Milo Ventimiglia was better suited for Spiderman. The guy is really into to comic books too, so its kind of a natural fit.

[Spider-Fan83]

I wouldn't say he looks old for his age,(he does actually still look young for his age) but, he's definitely looking older then his character is suppose to be in these movies

[Panthro]

40 years old and Raimi will still have people shooting spitballs at him.
:hehe:

[Young Superman]

I always thought Bret Harrison was better suited for Peter Parker / Spider-man.

[Fresh Prince]

I always thought Joseph Gordon-Levitt was.

[Nightmare]

I always thought James McAvoy was.

[Iron Fist]

I always thought Bret Harrison was better suited for Peter Parker / Spider-man.

No.

I always thought Joseph Gordon-Levitt was.

No.

I always thought James McAvoy was.

Let me think...no. :hehe:

[DACMAN]

Tobey is turning 34 in June. Hasn't he gotten a little too old for the role of a 19-20 year old college student? Now, I'm not saying that they should re-cast him but they should seriously considering fast-forwarding the timeline in part 4. The movie can't take place a year after part 3 without people rolling their eyes. This isn't Smallville. :o

I don't think he looks too old, I think he doesn't look in shape anymore for a superhero.

http://cache.defamer.com/hollywood/tobey-maguire-fat.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_8cFUxrYU7bI/SNRimOpcGtI/AAAAAAAABDQ/RjsnSduIeH4/s400/TOBEY.jpg

[Iron Fist]

Are those real? If they are then wow....

Although these are photos from Tobey's latest movie Brothers.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0765010/mediaindex

[dark_b]

it just shows you that he lost weight for a small mvoie for a small paycheck. but with spiderman he gets millions and he doesnt do it.



ha ha ha ha

[Nightmare]

Brothers looks great.

[Vis]

To me, he looks the perfect age for the movies, he does indeed still have a young look to him. Personally, I wish they grow the damn character up, I wouldn't mind a few scenes with him with a 5 O' clock shadow and working as Connors' assistance or a substitute Science teacher. Kill the juvenile antics, spitballs, nerdy motifs, tripping over his own shoe lases, etc., and other childish crap Raimi has him doing.

Three movies in, Peter should be an confident young adult, no longer a timid or nerdy teenager. The guy is in his second or third year of college, there are plenty of people in real life college who looks older than Tobey.

[DACMAN]

Brothers looks great.

Tobey on the other hand doesn't. He looks almost sickly.

[Nightmare]

Well, wasnt he in a coma or something? His wife thought he was dead.

[Vis]

Indeed he was. ^

Film looks interesting enough to check out. I like seeing Tobey in these types of roles, he's a really good actor when you give him something to work with.

[NewYorkSpider]

Brothers looks great.


I saw the preview of it a month ago. Looks pretty good.

[Young Superman]

I always thought Joseph Gordon-Levitt was.
I think he'd be a great Peter.

[omid17]

I think he'd be a great Peter.your joking right? This guy lol

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/joseph_gordon-levitt20-20120-20bric.jpg

[Vis]

I'm gonna have to say...NO...to this guy.

[Adrian89]

I'm gonna have to say...NO...to this guy.
^^That's what she said.;)

And I'm gonna have to agree on this, he is such a bad choice imo. But whatever... he's no Peter and certainly no Spider-Man.

[Spider-Fan83]

your joking right? This guy lol

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/joseph_gordon-levitt20-20120-20bric.jpg
sorry, but, what exactly is this pic suppose prove???

[Vis]

That Spider-Man fans seem to want someone who looks like they have down-syndrome to play Peter Parker. First Shia now this guy. ^

[Spider-ManHero12]

Edit - nvm

[Iron Fist]

It's funny how the actor playing Spider-Man is in a movie with the actor that was supposed to replace him. :o

[Spider-Kid]

your joking right? This guy lol

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/joseph_gordon-levitt20-20120-20bric.jpg

Looks like the guy who plays Harry.

[omid17]

^^That's what she said.;)

And I'm gonna have to agree on this, he is such a bad choice imo. But whatever... he's no Peter and certainly no Spider-Man.:up:

That Spider-Man fans seem to want someone who looks like they have down-syndrome to play Peter Parker. First Shia now this guy. ^lol yup

[Carlo Comicus]

http://www.movieline.com/2009/09/how-many-more-spider-man-sequels-should-tobey-and-kristen-make.php

[Nightmare]

If they do reboot after part 4, i hope its atleast 5 years.

[Octoberist]

That Spider-Man fans seem to want someone who looks like they have down-syndrome to play Peter Parker. First Shia now this guy. ^

You must be scratching the bottom of the barral if you think Joseph Gordon Levitt looks like he has 'down-syndrome'.

Also, he's probably one the fastest rising stars out there, so before you say anything else about the dude, watch his movies. Brick, The Lookout, 500 Days of Summer. Hell, he'll be in Nolan's Inception. Yes, he was in GI Joe, but nobody's perfect :)

[omid17]

You must be scratching the bottom of the barral if you think Joseph Gordon Levitt looks like he has 'down-syndrome'.

Also, he's probably one the fastest rising stars out there, so before you say anything else about the dude, watch his movies. Brick, The Lookout, 500 Days of Summer. Hell, he'll be in Nolan's Inception. Yes, he was in GI Joe, but nobody's perfect :) that movie sucked, once we saw him as a soldier, my friends and i started cracking up, he looked like a little boy scout

[Octoberist]

otherwise, he's a great actor. I mean, for the most part I did like GI JOE better than Transformers 2 and Woverine, but that's not saying too much.

[omid17]

otherwise, he's a great actor. I mean, for the most part I did like GI JOE better than Transformers 2 and Woverine, but that's not saying too much.agreed, don't get me wrong he's a good actor, he just didn't fit for the gi joe role, and he doesn't look like peter parker

[Spider-Kid]

He's old.

http://www.uglymales.com/wc/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/tobey-maguire.jpeg

[DACMAN]

I think Zach Efron would do a good job. He looks like Peter and would have the sarcastic Spidey down great.

[Spider-Kid]

I think Zach Efron would do a good job. He looks like Peter and would have the sarcastic Spidey down great.


Funny that, becasue Marvel Comics now belongs to Disney, and Efron works for Disney himself XD

[omid17]

I think Zach Efron would do a good job. He looks like Peter and would have the sarcastic Spidey down great.if that were to happen, i would probably shoot myself in the balls and then my face

[Reikowolf]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a much better actor than tobey, I will give you that.

[Vis]

if that were to happen, i would probably shoot myself in the balls and then my face
Haha...you and me both.

That goes for Shia and Joseph Gordon-Levitt too, who looks every bit of 12 years old with down-syndrome. :o

No more casting from hit sitcom shows, please. There are other actors out there, let us all just look harder. Few of them, if any, would turn down the role, so let's get a keeper this go round.

Geez...Zach Efron. I worry about you people sometimes.

[omid17]

Geez...Zach Efron. I worry about you people sometimes. lol same here man, i had to double check i wasnt on the Disney thread

[DACMAN]

I just watched "17 Again" and it was actually pretty good. And for some reason he came off very Peter-esk to me.

So who would you cast then Vis?

[Iron Fist]

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is a much better actor than tobey, I will give you that.

He's a good actor, but no Spider-Man.

[DACMAN]

Tobey isn't much of a Spider-Man. I loved all three films but they could find a MUCH better guy. He is way to monotoned, and always seems tired or something.

[DACMAN]

Double Post

[Vis]

I just watched "17 Again" and it was actually pretty good. And for some reason he came off very Peter-esk to me.

So who would you cast then Vis?
lol, "17 Again" let that be the last time that you watch that movie, and give that damn DVD back to your 12 year old sister. :woot:

It's ironic to me, Sony/Marvel has already picked out the new Peter and MJ I want cast, but they're too stupid to realize it...they want to use them for more singing and dancing in the Spidey Musical.

I'm gonna go with Jim Sturgess as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd235/keithkaw/JimSturgess3.jpg

[Iron Fist]

Not a bad choice. :up:

[DACMAN]

I would rather him than Tobey.

[omid17]

Hell yea Vis, Sturgess is the ****

[DACMAN]

lol, "17 Again" let that be the last time that you watch that movie, and give that damn DVD back to your 12 year old sister. :woot:

It's ironic to me, Sony/Marvel has already picked out the new Peter and MJ I want cast, but they're too stupid to realize it...they want to use them for more singing and dancing in the Spidey Musical.

I'm gonna go with Jim Sturgess as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.

http://i222.photobucket.com/albums/dd235/keithkaw/JimSturgess3.jpg

Actually it was my wife that wanted to watch it. And I'm telling you, it wasn't that bad.

[DACMAN]

I'm gonna go with we need some younger blood to play ol'Pete.

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y266/song_of_serenity/tobey-maguire-fat.jpg

[DACMAN]

LEAKED!!!! FIRST PICTURE OF TOBEY AS SPIDER-MAN IN SPIDER-MAN 4!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.allfunnypictures.com/images3/bighero.jpg






















:oldrazz:

[Iron Fist]

:csad:

[Nightmare]

:dry:

[omid17]

wouldn't be my top choice, just throwing some names out there: Elijah and Hayden

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/elijahwood.jpghttp://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/hayden-christensen-awi.jpg

[Iron Fist]

No and no. :o

[DACMAN]

:facepalm

[omid17]

:facepalmthis is coming from a guy who wanted Zac Efron :whatever:

[Vis]

That dude broke out the freakin' Hobbits. :dry:

[Nightmare]

Dear god no. Is Hayden even getting any work nowadays?

[Iron Fist]

^ I think he has a few projects he's working on, but there's no way he's Spidey.

[omid17]

lol like i said just throwin some names out there

Brett Harrison seems legit
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/bret-harrison.jpg

[Iron Fist]

No. :meanie:

[Nightmare]

Iron Fist as Spidey, the only one he'd approve of.

[omid17]

im still sticking with Tobey as my first choice, than Jim sturgess, other than that i really can't picture anyone else

[Iron Fist]

Iron Fist as Spidey, the only one he'd approve of.

There is only one mantle Danny Rand will live up to. :ninja:

I don't know, I just don't see Peter Parker/Spider-Man in any of these choices, just being honest.

[omid17]

There is only one mantle Danny Rand will live up to. :ninja:

I don't know, I just don't see Peter Parker/Spider-Man in any of these choices, just being honest.im with you, if you actually picture these guys in a suit, it'll look horrible, except for Sturgess imo, but they should stick with Tobey till the end. Raimi and the actors know they got a lot of **** for SM3, so hopefully Tobey can hit the gym like he did in the first one and become the Peter we new from the first 2 movies

[Nightmare]

Remember, Tobey hurt his back before filming SPidey 2, then rumors were Jack Gyllenhall would replace him as spidey. Ugh.

[Iron Fist]

If only it happened, but money shined before Tobey's eyes. :meanie:

[omid17]

Remember, Tobey hurt his back before filming SPidey 2, then rumors were Jack Gyllenhall would replace him as spidey. Ugh.thats messed up if they did that. Im just sick of him crying soo much, im sure we're going to start seeing a way more mature parker in the next 3 films

[DACMAN]

this is coming from a guy who wanted Zac Efron :whatever:

I suggested him. Don't be an ass.

[DACMAN]

lol like i said just throwin some names out there

Brett Harrison seems legit
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/bret-harrison.jpgYeah, I can see that guy pulling of Peter.

[omid17]

Yeah, I can see that guy pulling of Peter.i remember him in a show, but yea he don't look too bad, if you go on tobey fan site you can see some pics of him, and he don't look bad, he just needs to work out and he should be fine. btw srry for being an ass i just hate Efron cause my younger sis watches high school musical, and when i see him singing and dancing i go crazy

[omid17]

sorry if this has already been posted

Pic Tobey last week shooting film in Seattle, dude still looks good

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/tobey_006.jpg

[Carlo Comicus]

sorry if this has already been posted

Pic Tobey last week shooting film in Seattle, dude still looks good

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/tobey_006.jpg

Good shape.

[Young Superman]

lol like i said just throwin some names out there

Brett Harrison seems legit
http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/bret-harrison.jpg
I think he could pull it off.

[dark_b]

sorry if this has already been posted

Pic Tobey last week shooting film in Seattle, dude still looks good

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/tobey_006.jpglooks like always.

[FaT_tONle]

Probably the makeup and the clean cut if anything. That's probably him in a well taken photo on his best day. Guy still looks like a baloon though. If that's only a few weeks ago he needs to start hitting the gym.

[Carlo Comicus]

http://blog.seattlepi.com/seattle911/archives/177651.asp

Tobey in Seattle for shoot a "The Details" scene.

[venomvsspidey]

Probably the makeup and the clean cut if anything. That's probably him in a well taken photo on his best day. Guy still looks like a baloon though. If that's only a few weeks ago he needs to start hitting the gym.


no?? :huh::huh:

[Spider-ManHero12]

sorry if this has already been posted

Pic Tobey last week shooting film in Seattle, dude still looks good

http://i191.photobucket.com/albums/z277/venomwithin/tobey_006.jpg If you ask me, he still looks young and Peter Parker-ish. :up:

[UnionJack]

His face is the same but for most of Spidey 2 and 3 you never saw the rest of him very well.

He was in awesome shape for the 1st film but its safe to say he isn't that anymore and won't bother getting into shape again, when someone else is always in the Spidey suit.

[Eelectro 2]

i think he should get into better shape again. i agree he was in good shape for the first film and the 2nd i wasn't all that impressed and 3 you never really even had an inkling that he was muscular. personally, i like my spider-man pure muscle, not bulking, but more like how bruce lee looked. the way that bagley drew him. aside from that, as long as tobey never looks fat as peter i'll be happy. and i'll be even happier if they never recast either. doing part 4 is one thing, but i think they should all do the 2-parter 5 and 6. seriously, what else has kirsten dunst or tobey maguire done in the last few years that have done anythign for their careers? i think theyd be stupid to not want to do it if 5 and 6 were to be the last films for this 'story-arc'. i dont' see how theyd make anymore past 6, and i don't think id want them to, cuz unless its a very good film i just dont' see the movies being a highlight after 6. as long as they have fresh ideas for it, i'm all for it. i prefer my movie characters to be the same actors cuz when they change the face and acting style it just tends to ruin it for me. i can always watch the michael keaton batman movies but the other 2 i cant' stand. if they were to recast christian bale in a 3rd batman film i'd be appalled, same goes for hugh jackman as wolverine- the guy IS movie wolverine, imo. same way i feel about spider-man (seeing as how he IS my favorite and always has been). whether or not sam raimi is directing, as long as he is producer and theres a solid script i think its safe to hope we wont get a cast change. 10-15 years down the line after 6 if they want to 'reboot' or restart a spider-man franchise, go for it, but dont' link it in anyway to these films. if your going to recast then you might as well create a totally alternate reality. and as successful as the spider-man movies have been (3rd was still a success) i don't see why the studio wouldnt' be willing to go the extra mile to make the actors happy and want to come back. they've all said before that if the scripts are strong and sam raimi is involved somehow then they will come back. right there is telling you you have a working formula. they can get a different director for parts 5 and 6 (maybe have sam film certain parts) just as long as he doens't do a botched up job. no shakey-close-up cam fighting or fast editing, i hate that when its something we have done without for so long. it tends to take away a lot of a films potential.

[Vis]

Who the hell cares, 95% of the time Spidey's CGI or a stuntman anyway. Personally I thought the stuntman were too big for Spidey, not Tobey.

[FaT_tONle]

If girls are attracted to a double chinned, flabby Peter Parker then I guess that gives me hope. But seriously, the guy used to be handsome. You can't tell me that extra fat on his face is in no way a bad thing. He's getting paid millions of dollars. The least he can do is lean down and tone the upper body, maybe the abs as well. Otherwise even the girls will cringe if he has his shirt off in a scene. What I don't want is a hapassed effort where the actors pretty much go in with the attitude of "This is our last film anyway" like they did in SM3 and mail it in. I do hope Sony also mentioned the plan for SM5 & 6 before they sat down and resigned Raimi/Dunst/Maguire, just for the sake of gauging their interest in coming back AFTER SM4. If not, why pay them double figures to come back in the first place? I think you have to bring them back if its a reasonable price.

[venomvsspidey]

If girls are attracted to a double chinned, flabby Peter Parker then I guess that gives me hope. But seriously, the guy used to be handsome.

i'll admit, he wasnt ZOMG ripped in SM3..but do you need glasses? if anything he looks damn skinny now. besides...even 20 year olds can kinda do a double chin...radcliffe had one in potter..not bad..but..still

[Spider-ManHero12]

^^ Exactly. A double chin can happen to the strongest/skinniest people.

[Angel_Faerie]

This is Tobey August 27th. He's the one in the brown jacket if you can't tell. This is "baloonish", "double-chinned" and "flabby"?

http://i271.photobucket.com/albums/jj154/Angel_Faerie_photos/pic_-_472.jpg

[UnionJack]

Do we know if he is signed up2 5 and 6 yet?! or is it just 4?!

[venomvsspidey]

Do we know if he is signed up2 5 and 6 yet?! or is it just 4?!

nooone really knows..but i think hes up for the final 3. and then, sometime down the road...ITS MY TURN...hopefully..hehehe :hehe::hehe:

[Spider-ManHero12]

Do we know if he is signed up2 5 and 6 yet?! or is it just 4?! I think he signed up for 4 & 5, but I'm not sure.

[omid17]

i think they only signed for sm4 only

[Dark Victory]

He may be 34, but he's barely aged since the first film, imo. I seriously doubt it will be a problem by the time SM4 starts filming.

[Bruce_Begins]

I don't visit Marvel boards often, but Tobey is a good actor and he should continue as spider-man in 4, 5. All other casting choices do not really look in Tobey's league.

Just some suggestions, eliminate all the sentimental crying stuff and get better special effects, and look at the stunt double who sometimes becomes spidey, his body frame, height is entirely different than Tobey's, it is plain obvious to the point it becomes hilarious.

and one more point, do away with symphathetic villains.

[venomvsspidey]

He may be 34, but he's barely aged since the first film, imo. I seriously doubt it will be a problem by the time SM4 starts filming.

:up:

[snakeinthegear]

Tobey is a good actor but imo that's where it ends. He's good not great and I don't think the spider-man movies are for him. I think he should stick to doing the sort of movies that can benefit from his skills as an actor.
Tobey's qualification as peter parker is perfectly suited to the sentimental, self pittying side of a pre-spider bitten Peter.
After the spider bite, Peter's character evolves into a more charismatic persona, where we see a whole range of emotions form sadness, vulnerable, selflessness and charming to anger, spite, confident and intelligence. As spider-man, he's a whole different beast. Cocky, powerful, aloof, playful and determined.
We need an actor that can tailor his skills to credibly pull all these character traits off. Tobey imo just isn't a multi dimensional actor to credibly be spider-man. The sad part is, as things are, it's now just a waiting game for Tobey to be done with the role and wait for someone who fits the profile more to be a more accurately difinitive peter/spider-man. But who knows, we may all be pleasently surprised with what sm4 has in store. Time will tell.

[Spider-ManHero12]

He may be 34, but he's barely aged since the first film, imo. I seriously doubt it will be a problem by the time SM4 starts filming. Exactly!

[anrrd_2]

i've no problem with Tobey... but i have to say that milo v. from heroes would be a great spidey. i never thought it was a good idea until tonight's heroes premier...he pretty much is spiderman without webs. he actually plays a guy named peter who is ridiculously fast and strong that lives in a crappy apartment with barely any possessions other than a police scanner. the guy oozes spiderman from the pores :)

[venomvsspidey]

i've no problem with Tobey... but i have to say that milo v. from heroes would be a great spidey. i never thought it was a good idea until tonight's heroes premier...he pretty much is spiderman without webs. he actually plays a guy named peter who is ridiculously fast and strong that lives in a crappy apartment with barely any possessions other than a police scanner. the guy oozes spiderman from the pores :)


no thanks :dry::dry:...do you post on IMDB? someons been going on the spidey boards making that suggestion....just wondering..

[anrrd_2]

i started on IMDB before graduating to the SSH boards :). haven't been back since. i once heard someone say that IMDB was like the junior varsity team, SSH was varsity... and batman_on_film was the handicap team from across town. haha, dont know why but that stuck in my head.

[venomvsspidey]

i started on IMDB before graduating to the SSH boards :). haven't been back since. i once heard someone say that IMDB was like the junior varsity team, SSH was varsity... and batman_on_film was the handicap team from across town. haha, dont know why but that stuck in my head.


ok. i wasnt sure, just checking :cwink:

[Spider-ManHero12]

Tobey still looks awesome. :up:
http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2009/09/20/tobey-maguire-his-family-of-four

[[A]]

Please make a more mature Spider-Man.. enough with the whining

[omid17]

Tobey still looks awesome. :up:
http://celebritybabyscoop.com/2009/09/20/tobey-maguire-his-family-of-fouryup, he doesn't look like he aged at all

[Vis]

I gotta admit looking at those pics, he looks the right age for Peter Parker, now, if only they can write the character so that it fits him being a grown ass confident young man--and not a punk ass crying and timid teen. The guy should be almost out of college in SM4, or at least his third year.

[Spider-Kid]

I gotta admit looking at those pics, he looks the right age for Peter Parker, now, if only them can write the character so that it fits him being a grown ass confident young man--and not a punk ass crying and timid teen. The guy should be almost out of college in SM4, or at least his third year.


Agreed.

[TheVileOne]

One of my favorite things about Tobey coming back is how it gets on the nerves of lots of haters.

[baerrtt]

As long as Raimi is emotionally attuned to a certain era/idea of the character of Peter Parker and the Spider Man comics as a whole the more 'sensitive' side that certains fans have complained about will remain.

And the complaints miss the one aspect of his character that is consistent. The guy has always been emotionally fragile in the comics.

[Reikowolf]

it would be good to see a less idealistic and more desillusioned peter. him seeing that for all that he doesm there's no change for the better. crime still happens etc.

maybe realizing he's fighting against odds, one day he wont be able to be spider-man.

[Rodrigo90]

http://media.monstersandcritics.com/galleries/1021151/CSH-03621640085.jpg
If any actor were to replace Tobey,it should be Michael Stahl-David.

[venomvsspidey]

:down:

[lovelife66]

Tobey is turning 34 in June. Hasn't he gotten a little too old for the role of a 19-20 year old college student? Now, I'm not saying that they should re-cast him but they should seriously considering fast-forwarding the timeline in part 4. The movie can't take place a year after part 3 without people rolling their eyes. This isn't Smallville. :o


I agree with you.
I want him to change

[lovelife66]

Tobey is turning 34 in June. Hasn't he gotten a little too old for the role of a 19-20 year old college student? Now, I'm not saying that they should re-cast him but they should seriously considering fast-forwarding the timeline in part 4. The movie can't take place a year after part 3 without people rolling their eyes. This isn't Smallville. :o


I agree with you.
I want him to change (http://www.buyseriesdvd.com)

[lovelife66]

Tobey is turning 34 in June. Hasn't he gotten a little too old for the role of a 19-20 year old college student? Now, I'm not saying that they should re-cast him but they should seriously considering fast-forwarding the timeline in part 4. The movie can't take place a year after part 3 without people rolling their eyes. This isn't Smallville. :o


I agree with you.
I want him to change (http://www.buyseriesdvd.com)

[david icke]

I agree with you.
I want him to change (http://www.buyseriesdvd.com)

Why are you spamming both this thread and the 'new costume' thread with links to a dvd website? Is that your own business you're promoting?

[Young Superman]

IMO Bret Harrison should play Peter Parker/Spider-Man.

[venomvsspidey]

I agree with you.
I want him to change (http://www.buyseriesdvd.com)

WTF? Stop!!

IMO Bret Harrison should play Peter Parker/Spider-Man.

meh...wouldnt be opposed to him after 4 if and ONLY IF tobey calls it quits...he was sooo funny on grounded for life..better yet, i'll take the damn role of parker!! :awesome::awesome:

[storyteller]

I think in SM3, Tobey was just a little umm puffy. In his latest movie he slimmed down quite a bit to play the role(as a member of the military). The thing is remember that Peter is written how Raimi has him written. Tobey could probably portray a far more confident and witty spiderman. The character just needs to be written that way. Most actors can do funny, its just that they aren't comedians so they leave it to the writers for dialogue.