Percy Jackson's Logan Lerman in Early Talks for Spider-Man

[Maze]

http://www.superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=9045

[Reikowolf]

oh swell.:awesome:

but seriously, if it's him, I hope he can pull it off. Best of luck

[TheComicbookKid]

If they give him a strong script, he can knock it out of the park.

[Venom 1988]

I'm for it

[DorkyFresh]

great news imo....strong actor who looks the part in early talks and a good director...the reboot (so far) is off to a good start.

[rocco2216]

Hell yeah! I think he'd be a great choice! It sounds like negotiations have begun with him too. And he's 18 so I wonder if in the first one Peter will be a senior, hmmmm.

[chaseter]

This is a lot better than Zac Efron or Rob Pattinson. Not my dream pick...but he might could do it...not against this.

[DorkyFresh]

just curious, who's your dream pick chaseter?

[DorkyFresh]

just curious, who's your dream pick chaseter?

[rocco2216]

This is a lot better than Zac Efron or Rob Pattinson. Not my dream pick...but he might could do it...not against this.

Maybe not your dream pick, but I don't think Heath Ledger was anyone's dream pick for the Joker. :word:

[Venom 1988]

Hell yeah! I think he'd be a great choice! It sounds like negotiations have begun with him too. And he's 18 so I wonder if in the first one Peter will be a senior, hmmmm.

Just because he is 18, doesn't mean Peter will be 18...

[TheComicbookKid]

Hell yeah! I think he'd be a great choice! It sounds like negotiations have begun with him too. And he's 18 so I wonder if in the first one Peter will be a senior, hmmmm.

Probably a junior. No point in rebooting to high school if he's going to be out after the first movie.

And the original plan was 5 an 6 as one story right?

[FaT_tONle]

I don't know why he'd be talking in public so upfront like that. Sony may give him the axe for speaking this soon.

[FilmNerdJamie]

I don't know why he'd be talking in public so upfront like that.

I was wondering that myself. That's highly unorthodox.

[DorkyFresh]

if it's true, and they really want him for Pete, then it shouldn't be a problem. all he said was that he's in early talks, he's not claiming that he's landing the role or anything and he didn't give away any important details. all he basically said just 'i'm talking to them for the role and i'd like to play Spider-Man if everything works out'.

[Dark_Lord]

Here's the video (http://www.accesshollywood.com/percy-jackson-star-logan-lerman-on-possibly-playing-spider-man-its-one-of-my-favorite-characters-ever_video_1199200) from Access Hollywood.

[FaT_tONle]

You can't talk about ongoing negotations like that, whether it's been ongoing or not is irrelevant. If it's something like, "I am a huge fan, I'd love to do it..." that's fine. However, you can't say that you are enganging in talks. Sony will definitely have a word with him on this.

[DIRECTOR]

You can't talk about ongoing negotations like that, whether it's been ongoing or not is irrelevant. If it's something like, "I am a huge fan, I'd love to do it..." that's fine. However, you can't say that you are enganging in talks. Sony will definitely have a word with him on this.
is he going to get a spanking

[©KAW]

Maybe Sony told him to say it.

[DorkyFresh]

You can't talk about ongoing negotations like that, whether it's been ongoing or not is irrelevant. If it's something like, "I am a huge fan, I'd love to do it..." that's fine. However, you can't say that you are enganging in talks. Sony will definitely have a word with him on this.
i hear what you're saying...he probably shouldn't have said that they're talking to him for the role, but again....i don't think it will be a big problem. he didn't lay claim to the role the way Gerard Butler claimed that he was going to play James Bond. he was just stating that he's talking to them about it and hopes that it works out. of course, if he doesn't get the axe then they'll talk to him about revealing too much info in future interviews...but i wouldn't consider it an axe-able (is that even a word) offense.

[TheComicbookKid]

Oh well then, win some lose some.


That headline is a bit misleading. Makes it sound like he was cast. All he said was he was interested and talked to the studio.

[Boom]

The only movie I've enjoyed this kid in was Meet Bill.

Having said that, I know this kid has the capacity to turn in a great performance (as in Bill). It's just a matter of putting a good script in his hands and a good director at the helm.

[DIRECTOR]

I don't mind him as Spiderman, he has the look, and from what I can remember, he can act........ right???

Than again, I rather they go back to Tobey Maguire again and do Spiderman 4 gawd damnit

[DorkyFresh]

That headline is a bit misleading. Makes it sound like he was cast.
:huh: how does "early talks" equate to being cast?

[DIRECTOR]

I don't mind him as Spiderman, he has the look, and from what I can remember, he can act........ right???

Than again, I rather they go back to Tobey Maguire again and do Spiderman 4 gawd damnit

[terry78]

I actually think this one may come to pass. People keep saying Hollywood doesn't lurk on message boards, but they got the info about his suggestion somewheres.

[Spider-Man Luvr28]

You "Lerman for Spidey" fans must be thrilled. :p

[©KAW]

I don't mind him as Spiderman, he has the look, and from what I can remember, he can act........ right???

Than again, I rather they go back to Tobey Maguire again and do Spiderman 4 gawd damnitAbsolutely not, we've come this far, let's not go back to crap before we at least try something new first.

Awaits the rolling of eyes...

[TheComicbookKid]

:huh: how does "early talks" equate to being cast?

in talks makes it sound like he's in negotiations. Kind of like Worthington was "in talks" for Dracula YO. "Could Logan Lerman be the next Spidey" seems more like what's going on.

[Spider-ManHero12]

Hmm..

[TheComicbookKid]

I actually think this one may come to pass. People keep saying Hollywood doesn't lurk on message boards, but they got the info about his suggestion somewheres.

Dude's starring in a kid's flick right now so his face is everywhere. Of course he has their attention messageboards or not.

[Road Warrior]

I actually think this one may come to pass. People keep saying Hollywood doesn't lurk on message boards, but they got the info about his suggestion somewheres.

I think people have been aware of Hollywood lurking since Christian Bale was cast as Batman in 2004. Difference here is that fanboys saw the trailer to Percy Jackson and said, "hey, he looks the part." But I don't think anyone has actually seen the boy act. Unlike Bale, where fans wanted him because of American Psycho and Equilibrium.

[Kanon]

I'll have to watch the damn Percy Jackson movie now...

[Rincewind]

Hrmph. After a quick google search, I'm not really thrilled with his look. Doesn't look like a teenaged Peter Parker to me, to be honest. Still, Heath Ledger didn't look like a Joker to me back in the day, but now the TDK Joker is my favorite interpetation of the character ever, looks included, so who knows...
As far as I know, I've never seen him in a movie before, so I don't know how well he could act. Anyone?

Overall, I don't know what to think about that guy. Could turn out to be anything - from awesome to horrible, I suppose.

[FaT_tONle]

I'll have to watch the damn Percy Jackson movie now...
Don't... Fox will be looking for a breach in his contract for talking to Sony, and he probably won't get casted. Just my prediction.

[ultimatefan]

I can´t comment on his acting, haven´t seen Percy Jackson yet, but at least he doesn´t come with the teen star baggage that Zac Efron had. And he´s close to the character´s real age.

[TheComicbookKid]

I think people have been aware of Hollywood lurking since Christian Bale was cast as Batman in 2004. Difference here is that fanboys saw the trailer to Percy Jackson and said, "hey, he looks the part." But I don't think anyone has actually seen the boy act. Unlike Bale, where fans wanted him because of American Psycho and Equilibrium.

Wrong. I've seen him 3:10 to Yuma and Jack and Bobby,

[Spider-ManHero12]

Than again, I rather they go back to Tobey Maguire again and do Spiderman 4 gawd damnit Same here.

[TheComicbookKid]

Don't... Fox will be looking for a breach in his contract for talking to Sony, and he probably won't get casted. Just my prediction.

Unless it conflicts with a PJ frachise(which isn't too likely atm) then they won't care.

[KenK]

You "Lerman for Spidey" fans must be thrilled. :p

It's definitely encouraging. Too many of the names people tossed around were, quite frankly, retarded.

[Goran]

This is absolutely freakin' awesome! :wow:
Can't believe he's in early talks!

I soo hope he get's the role!
He has the looks, is a great actor (from what I've seen so far) and fits perfect as Peter! Not too nerdy, not too good looking.

Good luck, Logan! :woot:

[terry78]

I don't have an issue with the dude. He seems to be able to play awkward, uneasy, a little snarky, and ultimately reluctant hero-ish from the clips I've seen of the Percy Jackson thing.

[omid17]

im cool with this

[FaT_tONle]

Unless it conflicts with a PJ frachise(which isn't too likely atm) then they won't care.

It might depending on when both movies are released. If it does well I think they'd want the next book up early 2012, with Spidey shortly there after. Doable, but of course it won't matter if the movie flops a few weeks from now.

[Rodrigo90]

Percy Jackson looks immense.

Logan FTW!

[dark_b]

whats so hard to understand? when you talking to a studio about a movie just shut the f..... up.

[jondoe]

Hmm... Interesting. :spidey: I can dig it! :awesome::up:

[Pac-Master]

I need to see him act before making a proper opinion. He does look like he could play him though.

[Goran]

You "Lerman for Spidey" fans must be thrilled. :p

Indeed I am :D

[Raiden]

If Lerman gets the role of Spider-man/Peter Parker, I'm all for it. It looks like he may be able to pull off the wisecracking personality of PP as well.

[The Joker]

Best of luck to him. I think he'd be great in the role.

[jondoe]

If Lerman gets the role of Spider-man/Peter Parker, I'm all for it. It looks like he may be able to pull off the wisecracking personality of PP as well.

He does give off a "The Spectacular Spider-Man" animated series vibe from him. :awesome::spidey:

[©KAW]

That is, if they're smart enough to write the witty banter for the character into the script...

[Dangerous]

Damn, I don't want this guy to be Spidey.

I'd actually like it to be Efron.
On a purely looks basis, Efron looks more like PP.

If LL gets cast, I'll have to deal with it tho.
LL says- 'I'd love to focus on the human element a little bit more'

Errr...

That was half the problem with Raimi-SM- Too much soap opera, and not enuf action!
I don't want that again..

Shucks..

[jondoe]

That is, if they're smart enough to write the witty banter for the character into the script...

Quick! Get Greg Wiseman for this. :hehe:

[Doctor Jones]

If he can act, I'm all for it. He definitely has the look down. I'd like to see some clips of him. Must go searching...

[Doctor Jones]

Damn, I don't want this guy to be Spidey.

I'd actually like it to be Efron.
On a purely looks basis, Efron looks more like PP.

If LL gets cast, I'll have to deal with it tho.
LL says- 'I'd love to focus on the human element a little bit more'

Errr...

That was half the problem with Raimi-SM- Too much soap opera, and not enuf action. I don't want that again!

You have two problems:

1. You prefer Zac Efron to pay Peter because he LOOKS like him more.
2. You think not enough action hurts a movie.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Woah.

There you go. Influential people DO read these boards :awesome:

Especially, considering this is pretty much the central Spider-man board on the net, I'm sure the casting poll/thread got some views from some interesting people.


But I'm all for LL as Spidey. There isn't any other actors in the required range better suited for Peter Parker.

This is GREAT news.


(and unlike the other 'rumors' about the Twillight dorks and whatnot, this is actually confirmed by the actor as legit).

[jondoe]

Damn, I don't want this guy to be Spidey.

I'd actually like it to be Efron.
On a purely looks basis, Efron looks more like PP.

If LL gets cast, I'll have to deal with it tho.
LL says- 'I'd love to focus on the human element a little bit more'

Errr...

That was half the problem with Raimi-SM- Too much soap opera, and not enuf action!
I don't want that again..

Shucks..

1. You're kidding, right? Zac Efron???
2. Makes for great character dev't ala Spidey 1 & 2 (except 3) and it's part of the character's history and charm regarding his personal journey and struggle through life. A balanced of both will be good, if not great.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Damn, I don't want this guy to be Spidey.

I'd actually like it to be Efron.
On a purely looks basis, Efron looks more like PP.

If LL gets cast, I'll have to deal with it tho.
LL says- 'I'd love to focus on the human element a little bit more'

Errr...

That was half the problem with Raimi-SM- Too much soap opera, and not enuf action!
I don't want that again..

Shucks..


Efron.... yuck

Spider-man isn't a metrosexual clown.


I'm so glad (and not surprised in the slightest) that Efron isn't in the running for this.

[Dark_Lord]

If he can act, I'm all for it. He definitely has the look down. I'd like to see some clips of him. Must go searching...

Here's a montage someone made from Meet Bill.
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[flash13]

I hope he gets it, I'm rooting for him!

[jondoe]

Woah.

There you go. Influential people DO read these boards :awesome:

Especially, considering this is pretty much the central Spider-man board on the net, I'm sure the casting poll/thread got some views from some interesting people.


But I'm all for LL as Spidey. There isn't any other actors in the required range better suited for Peter Parker.

This is GREAT news.


(and unlike the other 'rumors' about the Twillight dorks and whatnot, this is actually confirmed by the actor as legit).

HEY SONY! While you're at it... I want MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD as MARY JANE WATSON! :hehe:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/orac1977/90738_arx1174349468u_122_643lo.jpg

[Dangerous]

You have two problems:

Neither are problems, just my opinion. :yay:
Problems for you maybe. ;)

1. You prefer Zac Efron to pay Peter because he LOOKS like him more.

That's a fact, not a problem.


2. You think not enough action hurts a movie.

It did in the Raimi-SM films.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Why would she be cast?


She'll be almost 30 by the time the film is out.


Logan is currently 18.

[Man of Tomorrow]

Here's a montage someone made from Meet Bill.
9dZqNVXNV_c

Lerman was great in 3:10 to Yuma with Bale.

[hatebox]

He looks way younger than 18. The masses don't want to see a teeny-bopper movie, even if he is older than that.

[Dangerous]

1. You're kidding, right? Zac Efron???

Nope, read post #142 here-

http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=333989&page=6

2. Makes for great character dev't ala Spidey 1 & 2 (except 3) and it's part of the character's history and charm regarding his personal journey and struggle through life. A balanced of both will be good, if not great.

We didn't exactly get a balance in SM2 tho.

The Stan Lee run on ASM (definitive Spidey) was 50% webslinging action, and 50% soap opera / PP's civilian life. SM2 was too much PP civilian and love story. It was like a chick flick! I don't want to see the focus on PP's civilian life again.

[NinjaCarm]

SIGN HIM!

What great news!

[Man of Tomorrow]

Ultimate Spidey; the basis for this film.. is 15


That's what Sony is going for.

[Dangerous]

Efron.... yuck

Spider-man isn't a metrosexual clown.

Just because Efron has portrayed metro sexual clowns doesn't mean he would play PP/SM that way. Heh

I'm so glad (and not surprised in the slightest) that Efron isn't in the running for this.

Oh, you work for SONY or Marvel do you?
Thanx for clearing that up for us. ;)

[louiebling$]

I'm all for LL :up:

[Doc Ock]

Well Logan is definitely the right age to play a young Peter Parker.....but I honestly want to see someone completely new. Not someone who is already in another possible blockbuster film.

[Dangerous]

HEY SONY! While you're at it... I want MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD as MARY JANE WATSON! :hehe:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/orac1977/90738_arx1174349468u_122_643lo.jpg

Hell yes!

But she is 25...

If Sony are courting 18 yr old potential PP's, I don't think this is gonna come off.

:csad:

They should just cast her anyway.

[Rodrigo90]

Logan Lerman FTW!!!
Logan Lerman FTW!!!
Logan Lerman FTW!!!
Logan Lerman FTW!!!
Logan Lerman FTW!!!
Logan Lerman FTW!!!

Come on,you all know the words

Logan Lerman FTW!!!...

[Dark_Lord]

Lerman was great in 3:10 to Yuma with Bale.

Well, here's a montage from 3:10 to Yuma.
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[©KAW]

Logan Lerman has my VOTE.

[Doctor Jones]

Alright. Those Meet Bill clips have me sold.

[hatebox]

He looks about 16, which might be right for the Spider-Man some fans want, but will the everyone else accept this in a world of Bruce Waynes and Tony Starks? I'm almost curious to find out, but I certainly don't think we're talking $800m WW grosses anymore.

[GoldGoblin]

They need to sign him to a four picture deal.

[terry78]

Percy Parker it is.

[batboy99]

This is AWESOME news!!!

[FaT_tONle]

He's flirting with Alba in that Meet Bill montage. I am sure they can work MEW in there. In all seriousness, it will probably be someone a lot younger.

[I_am_iron_man]

Unbelievable:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=9045

He's not frontrunner for the role, explain Sony and Lerman's preps! :doh:

Why Lerman so said that???

[TheComicbookKid]

They updated the story saying he is not the frontrunner and no business discussions have been made.


So basically, shut up, Logan.

[VenomVsSpidey]

Unbelievable:
http://www.superherohype.com/news/spider-mannews.php?id=9045

He's not frontrunner for the role, explain Sony and Lerman's preps! :doh:

Why Lerman so said that???

:hehe:

these guys got PWNED

[Pac-Master]

So they debunk Lerman but not Efron?

Oh no...

[Rodrigo90]

I feel ******* violated...the little liar,lol.

[FaT_tONle]

Told ya he ****ed up the minute he started talking.

[NinjaCarm]

BOGUS! Man they get our hopes up then they crash 'em down. There's still a chance he could land the role but WTF!?

Sony, um, the majority would be might happy about Logan Lerman, SIGN HIM!

[batboy99]

Could he maybe have just been talking about discussions in general and not with the Studio?

[FaT_tONle]

Earth to fanboys... Hollywood reps barely give us a look when it comes to casting. You'll here a rumor to keep us content for a few months before they screw us over.

[Rodrigo90]

I might as well rip my Logan Lerman posters of my bedroom wall...I mean my sisters wall...and basically wipe my arse with them.:woot:

Nah. He is a fan favourite and still a pretty solid contender by all means. Ive heard Sony say things arent true and then turn out to be 100% true. They like to keep things in the dark until the right moment.

[Batspider77]

He looks about 16, which might be right for the Spider-Man some fans want, but will the everyone else accept this in a world of Bruce Waynes and Tony Starks? I'm almost curious to find out, but I certainly don't think we're talking $800m WW grosses anymore.


Spiderman is the Superhero Nr.1 on this World....if done right this time everything is possible.

[Kanon]

Good, now the only reason I have to watch percy jackson is to please my girl :D

[FilmNerdJamie]

The kid blabbed when he wasn't supposed to. That doesn't mean he was lying. Its the job of studio reps to lie their asses off about things like this - regardless of whether it's true or not.

[BenReilly]

The studio has yet to even close a deal with the film’s potential director, Marc Webb, who would helm what promises to be a much more lean and high school-focused movie than the Sam Raimi-Tobey Maguire predecessors.

http://www.heatvisionblog.com/2010/02/logan-lerman-as-spiderman-not-so-fast.html

This struck me as rather odd...

Sony made an official announcement in regards to Marc Webb being the new director. How is it possible that they haven't even closed a deal with their director, when they already made the announcement and sent out a press release, that he had the job?

In regards to Logan Lerman, he probably is in talks for the role, but until it's completely official, everyone (not including Lerman, it seems :hehe:), will deny the hell out of it.

[DorkyFresh]

sucks that the reps debunked any business negotiations, but there's still hope for Logan as Pete. just the fact that they're looking at him is a good sign and if they approached him then it definitely shows that he's in demand.

also...business negotiations are practically the LAST thing that happens when casting an actor/actress. CREATIVE negotiations are far more important. business actions can always be negotiated but if the actor and the director can't agree from a creative standpoint then negotiations won't even make it to the business aspect.


anyway, i'm hoping that this is but a minor speed bump in Logan's journey to becoming Spider-Man.

[Silvermoth]

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/4046/loganlerman.jpghttp://img695.imageshack.us/img695/818/emmastone.jpg

interesting.

[night0205]

You guys need to start using your heads and stop blowing things out of proportion. He never said he was playing Peter Parker, he said there have been talks, and that he was interested in it. That is not a confirmation!!! Grow up, he may be young, but he didn't lie. He just told the truth, when asked.

[©KAW]

So they debunk Lerman but not Efron?

Oh no...
That's what scares me.

[©KAW]

You guys need to start using your heads and stop blowing things out of proportion. He never said he was playing Peter Parker, he said there have been talks, and that he was interested in it. That is not a confirmation!!! Grow up, he may be young, but he didn't lie. He just told the truth, when asked.
True, now only if they would debunk Zac Efron as fast.

[webhead9707]

logan lerman is about the same age as haley ramm*whistles*

[Rodrigo90]

In talks with who though?

[DorkyFresh]

they won't debunk Efron because there's nothing to debunk...it's STRICTLY a rumor. Efron didn't go on any radio shows or blogs saying that he was in talks for Spider-Man and SHH (possibly the biggest collective of movie/comic geeks on the net) didn't report it as news. Efron as Spidey is strictly a rumor, so there's really nothing to debunk. it was only Tobey suggesting a successor the same way Raimi suggested a successor (who they ultimately didn't go with).

besides, they didn't really debunk Logan...they just made it clear that they haven't entered any SERIOUS negotiations with him just yet. it's like a girl you're "talking to" telling all your friends that you like each other and are talking then you telling your friends "nothing serious just yet, we're just seeing what happens"...

[Road Warrior]

HEY SONY! While you're at it... I want MARY ELIZABETH WINSTEAD as MARY JANE WATSON! :hehe:


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t196/orac1977/90738_arx1174349468u_122_643lo.jpg



Why would she be cast? She'll be almost 30 by the time the film is out. Logan is currently 18.

But she is 25...

That's the problem with casting a young actor who also looks young. By default, MJ will be young and young looking as well. So, don't expect a hot woman to be cast as MJ.

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/4046/loganlerman.jpghttp://img695.imageshack.us/img695/818/emmastone.jpg

interesting.

As much as I like Emma Stone, I'd rather they go with Kay Panabaker.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/4091485742_6757780265_o.jpg

[Dark_Lord]

Lerman didn't say that he was the frontrunner and the Hollywood Reporter doesn't say he won't be cast as Spider-Man for sure.


At this stage, Sony is looking at all actors who could fit the bill of a high school teen and is compiling a list. And Lerman is on that list.

[Road Warrior]

It would be nice if we knew who else was on that list. When is someone gonna leak that info?

[SymbioticToxin]

I highly doubt he's going to be Parker cause he's already in a series of movies. I don't see the point of doing both of these franchises at the same time.

[BenReilly]

Lerman didn't say that he was the frontrunner and the Hollywood Reporter doesn't say he won't be cast as Spider-Man for sure.

Yeah, pretty much. What we have is confirmation that Lerman is in the running (among other actors), but the role is by no means cast at this point.

[©KAW]

I highly doubt he's going to be Parker cause he's already in a series of movies. I don't see the point of doing both of these franchises at the same time.Let's be honest, no one would care about his other franchsie film if he was cast as Spidey.

[Dark_Lord]

So they debunk Lerman but not Efron?

Oh no...

Maybe because the news about Lerman came from Access Hollywood and Lerman himself and the news about Efron came from a UK gossip magazine.

[FaT_tONle]

Yeah I was just about to bash the notion of why Sony would debunk LL but not ZE. Thanks for taking care of that already guys. Fox is probably p***ing their pants that they may lose their actor of a potential franchise, but I really don't see anything coming out of this. Just an obvious name among dozens.

[FaT_tONle]

Double Dipper...

So Zack Effron FOR THE WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!

(Please Delete... forums running too slow for more spam)

[batboy99]

I dont know Kay is cute, but shesj ust that, cute. Stone isnt a stone cold fox, but I think she looks more like the character.

I'm afraid Kay would be too much of a Dunst situation.

[Jostru]

I highly doubt he's going to be Parker cause he's already in a series of movies. I don't see the point of doing both of these franchises at the same time.

Ryan Reynolds anyone?

[Mob1423]

Ryan Reynolds anyone?
too late. he's Deadpool in the X-Men series now.

[Road Warrior]

I don't see the point of doing both of these franchises at the same time.

That's assuming that Percy Jackson is a hit.

I dont know Kay is cute, but shes just that, cute. Stone isnt a stone cold fox, but I think she looks more like the character.

It's about the right pair. Emma Stone looks like she could beat up that Percy Jackson kid. Kay Panabaker looks like someone who'll need to be rescued by Spider-Man. Plus, she can pull off the actress/model side of MJ. That's the one thing that was eye-rolling about Kirsten Dunst. She's kinda ugly. She has a nice rack and Raimi took advantage of that in the under the rain kissing scene...but that's about it.

[rocco2216]

The kid blabbed when he wasn't supposed to. That doesn't mean he was lying. Its the job of studio reps to lie their asses off about things like this - regardless of whether it's true or not.

Exactly, he obviously spilled the beans when he wasn't supposed to. Cause if he's cast, well, we'll already know since he's met with them according to him lol. :word:

[JustABill]

Not to mention Stone looks like a chipmunk. :o

[rocco2216]

This struck me as rather odd...

Sony made an official announcement in regards to Marc Webb being the new director. How is it possible that they haven't even closed a deal with their director, when they already made the announcement and sent out a press release, that he had the job?

In regards to Logan Lerman, he probably is in talks for the role, but until it's completely official, everyone (not including Lerman, it seems :hehe:), will deny the hell out of it.

Exactly, didn't Shia Lebouf keep denying being cast in the fourth Indiana Jones?

[Road Warrior]

Not to mention Stone looks like a chipmunk. :o

Emma Stone has her moments. She was attractive in Zombieland. But if Sony is gonna cast a teenage MJ they can't go wrong with this:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2651/4091485742_6757780265_o.jpg

[Dark_Lord]

too late. he's Deadpool in the X-Men series now.

He didn't mean for Peter Parker. Someone said that Lerman wouldn't be able to do Spider-Man since he'd have the Percy Jackson movies to do and Jostru mentioned Reynolds as an example, since he's both Deadpool and Green Lantern.

[Road Warrior]

He didn't mean for Peter Parker. Someone said that Lerman wouldn't be able to do Spider-Man since he'd have the Percy Jackson movies to do and Jostru mentioned Reynolds as an example, since he's both Deadpool and Green Lantern.

There's also Christian Bale with Batman and Terminator. Robert Downey, Jr. with Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes.

[JustABill]

Christian Bale has one franchise. He won't be John Connor ever again.

[VenomVsSpidey]

Christian Bale has one franchise. He won't be John Connor ever again.

Wrong-O

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000288/

[JustABill]

Wrong-O

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000288/
With the disappointing reaction to Terminator: Salvation and the fact that Terminator is up in the air rights wise. It won't happen.

Bale will join the growing list of people to play John Connor once and disappear.

[VenomVsSpidey]

With the disappointing reaction to Terminator: Salvation and the fact that Terminator is up in the air rights wise. It won't happen.

Bale will join the growing list of people to play John Connor once and disappear.

You never know. You never know....

[Deaths Head II]

I doubt we'll see Bale as Connor again too.

What is it with JC and them not being able to find an actor to play him for more then one film?

[JP]

If this Logan twit is actually being considered then that's a huge strike against this film for me.

[NinjaCarm]

If this Logan twit is actually being considered then that's a huge strike against this film for me.

If he's cast that's one huge plus for me.

[Spidey_62]

Out of all the actors I've seen people wanting to play Peter in the reboot, he's my top choice as well. So I hope he gets the role.

[The Englishman]

He didn't mean for Peter Parker. Someone said that Lerman wouldn't be able to do Spider-Man since he'd have the Percy Jackson movies to do and Jostru mentioned Reynolds as an example, since he's both Deadpool and Green Lantern.

There's also Christian Bale with Batman and Terminator. Robert Downey, Jr. with Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes.
You Might be able to add Danial Craig to that list with him being James Bond and signing up for Cowboys and Alians??

[JustABill]

If this Logan twit is actually being considered then that's a huge strike against this film for me.
JP...


I am disappoint. Logan's the BEST choice for this film. He's a great young actor who looks the part.

[JP]

JP...


I am disappoint. Logan's the BEST choice for this film. He's a great young actor who looks the part.
He's far from the best.

[JustABill]

He's far from the best.
JP, I love you to death.

But Lerman is better for the role than the likes of Maguire, Efron, Pattinson, Gordon-Levitt, etc.

That last one is who I'm sure who you want for the role. And the fact is he should never allowed to play anyone in a comic book film unless it's Joker, Ned Leeds or a minor bit part. Jimmy Olsen would be a perfect role for him actually.

[FilmNerdJamie]

There isn't going to be a Terminator: Salvation sequel.

[Boom]

Having seen Charlie Bartlett, Anton Yelchin gets my vote. I know most people here have him pegged for Harry, but personality-wise he seems a better fit for Spidey, as far as I'm concerned.

[ross2287]

Great, now I guess I have to go see Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thieves from Olympia, Washington to see this kid act.

[Rodrigo90]

The Terminator franchise seems dead to me.

Halycon want $60-$70 Million for it and Joss Whedon only offered $10 thousand... I dont see Terminator 6 being made...unless MGM by it and make a Robocop VS Terminator movie...One can dream.

[Boom]

MGM is in financial hell right now.

[Rodrigo90]

MGM is in financial hell right now.

****! I always imagined that movie to happen one day.:csad:

I have the comic and VG for the Genesis...One can dream though.:csad:

[NinjaTurtleFan]

Having seen Charlie Bartlett, Anton Yelchin gets my vote. I know most people here have him pegged for Harry, but personality-wise he seems a better fit for Spidey, as far as I'm concerned.

Agreed. Anton Yelchin for Peter Parker and Emma Stone for MJ. 'Nuff said.

[Rodrigo90]

I see nothing wrong with Anton as Spidey.

But Im still hoping Logan gets the role.

[Road Warrior]

Having seen Charlie Bartlett, Anton Yelchin gets my vote. I know most people here have him pegged for Harry, but personality-wise he seems a better fit for Spidey, as far as I'm concerned.

Agreed. Anton Yelchin for Peter Parker

I see nothing wrong with Anton as Spidey.

The advantage of Yelchin is that he's more mature-looking. Lerman may be 18-years-old, but he still looks 14/15.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3604/3330723409_67e8f3a37e_b.jpg

[JustABill]

Yelchin is too dopey looking for Peter, and looks more like comic book Harry.

[Deaths Head II]

Anton feels way too perfect for Harry to be passed on. He looks exactly like Harry and he's a good enough actor to pull off evil Goblin Harry if the series gets that far.

[JustABill]

I think people who cast these dopey looking guys like Yelchin and Gordon-Levitt as Peter have never picked up a Spider-Man book in their lives and are just trying to cast the next Tobey Maguire in the role.

[Road Warrior]

I think people who cast these dopey looking guys like Yelchin and Gordon-Levitt as Peter have never picked up a Spider-Man book in their lives and are just trying to cast the next Tobey Maguire in the role.

Right.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2545973711_4faebc1742.jpg

[XSpidercideX]

Right.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/2545973711_4faebc1742.jpg

Steve Ditko is the exception to the rule. Ditko drew all his character awkward and dopey looking.

Every Peter interpretation has been much cooler after his work, which didn't last long anyway.

[JustABill]

Haha, Yes go all the way back to the stone ages of Spider-Man where for all of maybe 10 issues (I know the Ditko period was slightly longer than that but still as was said above short.) he looked like that. He's more traditionally drawn looking somewhere in this area:

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/7907/unmaskedp.jpg

[Road Warrior]

Steve Ditko is the exception to the rule.

Ditko is the rule. He co-created the character. Plus, John Romita didn't exactly make the character less dopey-looking. He just made it less cartoony. Face it. Peter Parker is a geeky-looking dude. That's how Stan Lee and Ditko wanted the character to look. Nowadays, artists make Peter Parker more handsome, so readers could enjoy the process of pretending to be him as they read the latest issue.

[JP]

I think people who cast these dopey looking guys like Yelchin and Gordon-Levitt as Peter have never picked up a Spider-Man book in their lives and are just trying to cast the next Tobey Maguire in the role.

Anton and Levitt are DOPEY looking? They're two incredibly attractive young men, unlike Lerman who just looks like any other kid.

[Deaths Head II]

Ditko's Peter looked significantly less dorky as his run progressed.

[Spider-Vader]

He wouldn't be bad, but he's not on the top of my list.

[spider-neil]

wont get my hopes up until it actually gets confirmed but lerman is easily my first choice.

[spider-neil]

Steve Ditko is the exception to the rule. Ditko drew all his character awkward and dopey looking.

Every Peter interpretation has been much cooler after his work, which didn't last long anyway.

for me ditko is the definative spidey artist. he drew spidey as a skinny teen so I see spidey as a skinny teen, he drew peter as awkward as nerdy so I see peter as akward and nerdy. people say romita is the definative spidey artist but for me it is and always has been ditko.

[Deaths Head II]

for me ditko is the definative spidey artist. he drew spidey as a skinny teen so I see spidey as a skinny teen, he drew peter as awkward as nerdy so I see peter as akward and nerdy. people say romita is the definative spidey artist but for me it is and always has been ditko.

Likewise. I love Ditko's Spidey.

[XSpidercideX]

This is the Peter I grew up reading:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/AmazingSpider-Man-39804.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/AmazingSpider-Man-39809.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/AmazingSpider-Man-39816.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/may10.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/SpectacularSpider-Man215-05.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/WebofSpiderman124-16.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/Spider-ManUnlimited009-18.jpg

[Road Warrior]

This is the Peter I grew up reading:

Long forehead Peter Parker?

[XSpidercideX]

for me ditko is the definative spidey artist. he drew spidey as a skinny teen so I see spidey as a skinny teen, he drew peter as awkward as nerdy so I see peter as akward and nerdy. people say romita is the definative spidey artist but for me it is and always has been ditko.

You see him as the definitive artist when there are thousands of comics with hundreds of artists, many of whom have drawn the character over hundreds of issues, and Ditko did 30 of them?

Most people would say Romita would be definitive in the sixites - seventies, and he was MUCH less dopey looking. In fact, Peter wasn't that dopey looking after the first issue of Amazing Fantasy. Where you posted his truly nerdy look.

Ditko was not a very good artist. Its a good thing he didn't stay on it longer than he did.

[spider-neil]

This is the Peter I grew up reading:


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/AmazingSpider-Man-39804.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/AmazingSpider-Man-39809.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/AmazingSpider-Man-39816.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/may10.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/SpectacularSpider-Man215-05.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/WebofSpiderman124-16.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v85/xspidercidex/Spider-ManUnlimited009-18.jpg

peter is ripped and good looking there but I would place his age at 21-24 so if they cast efron then fair enough, but peter is in high school and lerman definately looks the part for that role and being only 18 he could play a high school peter for at least two movies.

[spider-neil]

lerman opening his mouth means talks haven't progress that far if they had he (lerman would almost certainly have signed an NDA (non disclosure agreement).

that's way webb was so coy when interviewed before it was official confirmed by sony

[XSpidercideX]

peter is ripped and good looking there but I would place his age at 21-24 so if they cast efron then fair enough, but peter is in high school and lerman definately looks the part for that role and being only 18 he could play a high school peter for at least two movies.

Yeah, I agree with Lerman, I don't agree with Tobey for Peter. Historically in the comics Peter is ripped, good looking, and not a very geeky character. He is only geeky and awkward before becoming Spider-man and by the time he gets to college his a pretty cool dude. After college, with the pics I showed, he became pretty tough and serious for a while in the 90s but he knows how to be a loudmouth joker during battle as well.

If we want to be true to the character, going for a through and through softspoken, geeky guy to play out the role through the series is just wrong. We need someone who can start of geeky as an exception and then grow and mature into a more funny and tough dude later on.

[spider-neil]

Here's a montage someone made from Meet Bill.
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am I the only one who got a 'peter/betty brant' vibe form lerman and alba?

[Road Warrior]

Most people would say Romita would be definitive in the sixites - seventies, and he was MUCH less dopey looking.

I had previously made the mistake of saying that he was, but you're right. He wasn't.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1040/1338188871_9612b9b32f.jpg

Still, it's basically the same design but with Peter looking older and buffer. One could argue that he looked rather handsome, but then again this was a different stage in Peter Parker's life. He was a college boy. Romita never drew high school Peter Parker, so when one thinks of that era, which is where the movie takes place, naturally it's gonna be Ditko's dopey-version.

[spider-neil]

Yeah, I agree with Lerman, I don't agree with Tobey for Peter. Historically in the comics Peter is ripped, good looking, and not a very geeky character. He is only geeky and awkward before becoming Spider-man and by the time he gets to college his a pretty cool dude. After college, with the pics I showed, he became pretty tough and serious for a while in the 90s but he knows how to be a loudmouth joker during battle as well.

If we want to be true to the character, going for a through and through softspoken, geeky guy to play out the role through the series is just wrong. We need someone who can start of geeky as an exception and then grow and mature into a more tough dude later on.

what I like about lerman is he can be considered good looking but not a 'hottie', I can buy him being a geek or a nerd and I would definately do a double take if he was dating a supermodel but just don't get that vibe from efron, he looks like he could have any girl he wants and you'd EXPECT him to land MJ.

anyway it isn't confirmed but logan lerman is definately my first (and frankly ONLY) choice to play a high school teen. I'm a PJ fan but do I hope it tanks so there are no complications with him sealing the deal? I guess I do.

[spider-neil]

I had previously made the mistake of saying that he was, but you're right. He wasn't.

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1040/1338188871_9612b9b32f.jpg

Still, it's basically the same design but with Peter looking older and buffer. One could argue that he looked rather handsome, but then again this was a different stage in Peter Parker's life. He was a college boy. Romita never drew high school Peter Parker, so when one thinks of that era, which is where the movie takes place, naturally it's gonna be Ditko's dopey-version.

again, peter in his early 20's. he has gained muscle and blossomed into a mature good looking guy from a skinny nerd, which I could buy.

[XSpidercideX]

again, peter in his early 20's. he has gained muscle and blossomed into a mature good looking guy from a skinny nerd, which I could buy.

Yeah, and the pics I posted Peter was about 25.

[Road Warrior]

again, peter in his early 20's. he has gained muscle and blossomed into a mature good looking guy from a skinny nerd, which I could buy.

Then again, Peter isn't gonna be a twenty-something in this movie. He's a high school kid. And, since Steve Ditko drew all of the high school issues, Peter Parker was always dorky-looking in HS. But, of course, this is using Ultimate Spider-Man as its source material. So, we're not getting photographer Peter Parker. We're getting web-designer Peter Parker. So, I guess the Ditko rules don't apply here.

[spider-neil]

Yeah, and the pics I posted Peter was about 25.

exactly.
going back to logan lerman, he looks like the spectacular spider-man PP and he looks like the ultimate peter parker. I also like that he is slender because I always thought spidey should have the build of a dancer/gymnast so when he uses his strength its shocking that somone so slight is so strong.

[spider-neil]

Then again, Peter isn't gonna be a twenty-something in this movie. He's a high school kid. And, since Steve Ditko drew all of the high school issues, Peter Parker was always dorky-looking in HS. But, of course, this is using Ultimate Spider-Man as its source material. So, we're not getting photographer Peter Parker. We're getting web-designer Peter Parker. So, I guess the Ditko rules don't apply here.


I 'think' they are going to draw their inspiration from SSM/USM and lee/ditko.
basically all source material with PP/SM in high school and lerman can pass for all three where as some of the people listed look nothing like peter in that era. I mean, efron? really?

[XSpidercideX]

Then again, Peter isn't gonna be a twenty-something in this movie. He's a high school kid. And, since Steve Ditko drew all of the high school issues, Peter Parker was always dorky-looking in HS. But, of course, this is using Ultimate Spider-Man as its source material. So, we're not getting photographer Peter Parker. We're getting web-designer Peter Parker. So, I guess the Ditko rules don't apply here.

I'm trying to think of casting as a series of films. The character needs to mature the right way....and I think Lerman has the potential to make a good 25 yr old Peter 10 years from now if they get that far.


I 'think' they are going to draw their inspiration from SSM/USM and lee/ditko.
basically all source material with PP/SM in high school and lerman can pass for all three where as some of the people listed look nothing like peter in that era. I mean, efron? really?

The thing with Efron is he really is too old to start out with.

The problem with Tobey was he was already mature and his character never really changed or matured THAT much through the series. I didn't like his overall vibe and tone of voice he brought to Peter. Just didn't remind me of the comics books...seemed like some alternate reality Peter from pleasantville. Plus, he was still being picked on in college.... never understood that. In the comics Peter toughened up in high school. In college, I never recall any bullying, esp. the juvenile spit ball stuff like Raimi portrayed.

[Robin91939]

Could everyone stop suggesting Emma Stone as Mary Jane. MJ is supposed to be a bombshell. Emma Stone is not a hot girl. She's not unattractive, but she is fairly average and normal....not MJ.

-R

[Beanjuice]

I can see this working. He's young, up and coming,and sony hopefully, seems to have pulled their heads out of their asses. I'd rather it be Lermon than Effron or some other teen heartthrob.

[TheScarecrow]

This is great news. He's a fantastic actor. I hope it happens!

[Cuyan]

Wasn't this already debunked?

[Mrpaul]

Definately at best they are getting somewhere

[Superhero 101]

I am totally okay with this kid he is way better then Effron Pattinson and the other garbage names thrown out there

[GREEN =w= DAY]

too bad it's been debunked

this guy is loads better than Efron or the douchebag from Twilight

[JustABill]

Anton and Levitt are DOPEY looking? They're two incredibly attractive young men, unlike Lerman who just looks like any other kid.
Yelchin and Gordon-Levitt are VERY dopey looking. Levitt could be attractive if it wasn't for his squinty little eyes that make him look like he's either a) stoned all the time b) never gets any sleep.

And seriously people look at Yelchin? His hair is a mess in all his movies, even worse in Star Trek and he's got this very odd face.

[JP]

Don't even.

[Goran]

Well if they haven't been any discussions yet, I hope there will be!

[spider-neil]

sony is talking rubbish. if logan lerman HADN'T talked with sony he (lerman) wouldn't have said so. seriously, why would he why, mention a talk that has never taken place?

I think both his agent and sony have slapped his wrist because even though they have talked nothing concrete has happened so lerman jumped the gun and shouldn't have even mentioned the (I'm sure informal) talks. if the talks were formal and legit then sony would have made lerman sign an NDA.

[JustABill]

sony is talking rubbish. if logan lerman HADN'T talked with sony he (lerman) wouldn't have said so. seriously, why would he why, mention a talk that has never taken place?

I think both his agent and sony have slapped his wrist because even though they have talked nothing concrete has happened so lerman jumped the gun and shouldn't have even mentioned the (I'm sure informal) talks. if the talks were formal and legit then sony would have made lerman sign an NDA.
This, Lerman's probably just a young guy who thinks he's close to a dream role and he got excited so he incorrectly spoke out of terms.

[spider-neil]

basically I think sony have a short list and are talking to people on that list.
for instance tayor lautner has seen sony (confirmed by a website, sorry can't remeber which one) but he (lautner) hasn't mentioned the talk because nothing concrete came of it, and that exactly what lerman should have done, but he was asked so he didn't lie.

[spider-neil]

This, Lerman's probably just a young guy who thinks he's close to a dream role and he got excited so he incorrectly spoke out of terms.

just read your signature. seriously, I'd happy to pay an extra dollar if all bendis' comics are like siege #2 which was ****ing AMAZING!!

[spider-neil]

it's disappointing the lerman news wasn't an actual confirmation of him getting the role, now I know he is in for the role is he doesn't get it it will be very disappoint. lerman why couldn't you have kept quiet? :csad:

[Casius--J]

I'd be totally fine with him being PP/Spidey, he has the right look and young enough to really grow in the franchise.

[spider-neil]

I really hope lerman mouth hasn't cost him the part. :doh:

message for logan lerman; 'loose lips sink ships'

[sauronthegreat]

Lerman is probably the best choice for Peter Parker, if they are going with the high school route, which they are.
I honestly hope he gets the part.

[Ajendo]

Lerman is probably the best choice for Peter Parker, if they are going with the high school route, which they are.
I honestly hope he gets the part.

Cosigned.

[The Snake Eye]

Good news, Sony needs to seal the deal now! Lerman for Spidey, Yelchin for Harry :woot:

[sauronthegreat]

Cosigned.

:up:

[sauronthegreat]

Good news, Sony needs to seal the deal now! Lerman for Spidey, Yelchin for Harry :woot:

Aha Yelchin is that guy from Star Trek and Terminator Salvation.. WOW definitely!!! A very talented young actor and maybe the best choice for Harry, he would resemble his Spectacular Spider-Man counterpart.

[spider-neil]

the timing is really interesting, i.e. the week before PJ gets released.
listen to the interview, sony approached lerman not the other way round.

[Dangerous]

Not to mention Stone looks like a chipmunk. :o

THIS.

Also how about Gwen as the main love interest this time?.. I'd prefer that.

Anyway, LL can't have been the only guy they have spoken too.`
So all it means is that he is in the running.

I hope he does not get it.

[Dangerous]

Ditko is the rule. He co-created the character. Plus, John Romita didn't exactly make the character less dopey-looking. He just made it less cartoony. Face it. Peter Parker is a geeky-looking dude. That's how Stan Lee and Ditko wanted the character to look.

Wrong.
PP is NOT a geeky looking dude.

He was geeky looking when Ditko drew him for the first 38 issues and 2 annuals of ASM. Since ASM#39 (1966) when Romita took over, and for the last 44 years, PP has been portrayed as a good looking, confident guy and practical chick magnet. By contrast he was portrayed as geeky looking for a mere 4 years of publication time.

He was only geeky looking right at the beginning before he got bitten and while in High School and the start of his ESU stint. Pretty soon he developed into being much more confident (cause of Spidey) and better looking (cause of Romita) he then stayed like that since then.

He was geeky looking for 4 years in print, and not geeky for 44 years.
So if the question is posed- is PP a geeky looking guy?
The answer is obviously No.

[Dangerous]

Could everyone stop suggesting Emma Stone as Mary Jane. MJ is supposed to be a bombshell. Emma Stone is not a hot girl. She's not unattractive, but she is fairly average and normal....not MJ.

-R

Give this man a medal.

[Ajendo]

Yeah, this notion of Parker looking ugly or whatever is a bit ludicrous. Even when Ditko was drawing spidey, I never got the impression that Peter was ugly. Hell, look at the way he drew Flash and everyone else for that matter, they all have the same distinct look to some extent.

The way I see it, before peter was bitten, he was a shy wimp with a lot of repressed anger. His looks were masked by his dorky clothes, glasses, subhuman strength and the fact that he was super intelligent.

Once bitten, he became more confident, could stand up for himself and had a swagger where his intelligence actually worked in his favour to some extent and this was all while he was still in high school. He had liz and betty on the verge of stalking him.

[Ajendo]

Yeah, this notion of Parker looking ugly or whatever is a bit ludicrous. Even when Ditko was drawing spidey, I never got the impression that Peter was ugly. Hell, look at the way he drew Flash and everyone else for that matter, they all have the same distinct look to some extent.

The way I see it, before peter was bitten, he was a shy wimp with a lot of repressed anger. His looks were masked by his dorky clothes, glasses, subhuman strength and the fact that he was super intelligent.

Once bitten, he became more confident, could stand up for himself and had a swagger where his intelligence actually worked in his favour to some extent and this was all while he was still in high school. He had liz and betty on the verge of stalking him.

[Rodrigo90]

Peter is like the ugly duckling who became a swan really. He was always good looking,just the glasses that peopoe saw.

[Dangerous]

yeah, this notion of parker looking ugly or whatever is a bit ludicrous. Even when ditko was drawing spidey, i never got the impression that peter was ugly. Hell, look at the way he drew flash and everyone else for that matter, they all have the same distinct look to some extent.

The way i see it, before peter was bitten, he was a shy wimp with a lot of repressed anger. His looks were masked by his dorky clothes, glasses, subhuman strength and the fact that he was super intelligent.

Once bitten, he became more confident, could stand up for himself and had a swagger where his intelligence actually worked in his favour to some extent and this was all while he was still in high school. He had liz and betty on the verge of stalking him.

qft

[MessiahDecoy123]

Peter Parker is a cute nerd.

Lerman is just plain cute without the nerd factor.

[ultimatefan]

Cuteness or not, I´m more concerned with the fact that he´s the star of a movie based on a popular fantasy novel series, Percy Jackson. If the movie´s a hit, he´ll come to play Peter Parker with the baggage of being a household name already. I know RDJ is both Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes now, but I think Peter should come off as an average kid, the one you don´t look at twice, that you´d never think is a superhero, and that´s gonna be hard to pull if he´s played by someone who´s already a movie star.

[Deaths Head II]

The more I see of Percy Jackson, the more I doubt it'll actually be successful.

I'm willing to bet it'll end up like most films that tried to follow in Harry Potter's footsteps or, even worse, like how most of Fox's fantasy adaptations turn out.

[Rodrigo90]

Cuteness or not, I´m more concerned with the fact that he´s the star of a movie based on a popular fantasy novel series, Percy Jackson. If the movie´s a hit, he´ll come to play Peter Parker with the baggage of being a household name already. I know RDJ is both Iron Man and Sherlock Holmes now, but I think Peter should come off as an average kid, the one you don´t look at twice, that you´d never think is a superhero, and that´s gonna be hard to pull if he´s played by someone who´s already a movie star.

I dont think the characters in the movie will find out he's Spider-Man or Percy Jackson.:awesome:

Look at Sly Stallone. He pulled of Rocky and Rambo,he was never called one character.

"The guy who plays Rocky Balboa is playing John Rambo".

That never happened with Sly,he pulled of 2 successful franchises.

Logan can be both Percy and Spider-Man.

[Blackman]

YEah you can pull off 2 franchises, its entirely possible

The only problem for the actor is that they'll have to potentially drop out of other smaller projects

[NinjaCarm]

So many articles posting the news of this and a lot of talkback with people pro Logan Lerman, especially stating he just looks like the younger Peter Parker they had envisioned.

Are you listening Sony?

[ultimatefan]

I dont think the characters in the movie will find out he's Spider-Man or Percy Jackson.:awesome:

Look at Sly Stallone. He pulled of Rocky and Rambo,he was never called one character.

"The guy who plays Rocky Balboa is playing John Rambo".

That never happened with Sly,he pulled of 2 successful franchises.

Logan can be both Percy and Spider-Man.

Yeah, but then again Sly pretty much created those characters, they didn´t have a life before that, in Spidey´s case he´s bigger than the actor playing him should be.

Plus his paycheck should increase a lot if Percy Jackson´s a hit, and that´s not good for budget. Sony´s trying to cut costs, among other things, with the reboot.

[Deaths Head II]

I really doubt the kid who played Percy Jackson will become bigger then Spider-Man. Especially since I very much doubt Percy Jackson will be a smash hit if its even successful at all.

[Rodrigo90]

I think Logan would accept what Sony would offer him.

Being Spider-Man would make him soar through the roof and he definitely seems he would love the role.

[ultimatefan]

I really doubt the kid who played Percy Jackson will become bigger then Spider-Man. Especially since I very much doubt Percy Jackson will be a smash hit if its even successful at all.

I didn´t mean he´ll become bigger than Spider-Man, but big enough that the audience may see him as a star, not as the underdog Peter should be. I dunno how successful Percy Jackson will be, but the book series is quite popular.

[Deaths Head II]

I didn´t mean he´ll become bigger than Spider-Man, but big enough that the audience may see him as a star, not as the underdog Peter should be. I dunno how successful Percy Jackson will be, but the book series is quite popular.

A lot of popular book series have ended up with a disappointing reception for the film adaptation. Especially popular book series that have been adapted by Fox, like Percy Jackson is.

[DorkyFresh]

a post-2000 Fox movie not directed by James Cameron? oh yeah.....it will fail. don't quote me on that though...

[batboy99]

Peter Parker is a cute nerd.

Lerman is just plain cute without the nerd factor.
Thats why you dress him up in nerdy clothes. I highly doubt they're going to go out looking for an actor who dresses like a nerd.

[Deaths Head II]

Yeah, it's not that hard to make someone un-nerdy look nerdy. Give him huge glasses, comb his hair back, etc.

[XSpidercideX]

Peter Parker is a cute nerd.

Lerman is just plain cute without the nerd factor.

Peter Parker was a cute nerd.

Seriously, after being Spider-man when did Peter ever have time to be nerdy or to express that part of him?

Spider-man overtook his life and he became a man of action. Every day his life was on the front lines of battle and it he became hardened and was twisted beyond the psychological breaking point that most people can stand.

He could have pursued a nerdy career if had not became obsessed with burden of responsibility...could have focued more on his studies and became a scientist. But that path was gone. When did MJ ever call Peter "oh your such a nerd", except for in the movie? The comics never had Peter acting nerdy like the movies did. The only times Peter really showed his smart side was in coming up with ways to enhance his ability to win in battle.

[Deaths Head II]

Peter still expressed his nerdy side in the books. He became a science teacher for crying out loud.

[Excelsior.]

Peter Parker is a cute nerd.

Lerman is just plain cute without the nerd factor.

He is also an Actor.

[MessiahDecoy123]

Thats why you dress him up in nerdy clothes. I highly doubt they're going to go out looking for an actor who dresses like a nerd.
Clothes can only do so much. You put Triple H or Brad Pitt is nerdy clothes and it will look like a Halloween costume some stud is wearing ironically.

Parker needs a face that suggests nerdiness without glasses or a dorky hairstyle. Because Parker doesn't dress dorky and his nerdy behavior is limited he needs a face that comes across as nerdy to some extent.

[terry78]

He's basically become somewhat of a snarky, awkward guy who has that "oh, he's so cute" vibe that chicks seem to like. Per Michael Cera. Who I do NOT want for the role.

[Chris Wallace]

Reserving judgement.

[The Phantom]

I haven't seen much from this kid. All I really know is that he played in Jack & Bobby, never watched that show. That and Gamer, and while that movie was somewhat disappointing, I'd have to say that he was definitely a part of the positive aspect.

Seems a little young but then again there's nothing wrong with that, gives us the opportunity to see him grow from Spider-Boy to Spider-Man, of which I'm glad they've decided to take a lot slower pace this time around.

Personally a Spider-Man t.v. show along the lines of Smallville would in my opinion be a better move. More time for the audience to connect with the characters. That's the problem Superhero movies. It's really hard to translate stories designed in a serial format into 2 hrs.

[grand-I-am]

I haven't seen much from this kid. All I really know is that he played in Jack & Bobby, never watched that show. That and Gamer, and while that movie was somewhat disappointing, I'd have to say that he was definitely a part of the positive aspect.

Seems a little young but then again there's nothing wrong with that, gives us the opportunity to see him grow from Spider-Boy to Spider-Man, of which I'm glad they've decided to take a lot slower pace this time around.

Personally a Spider-Man t.v. show along the lines of Smallville would in my opinion be a better move. More time for the audience to connect with the characters. That's the problem Superhero movies. It's really hard to translate stories designed in a serial format into 2 hrs.

Movies> TV Shows
A TV show of spiderman would be horrible since they'll try to appeal to teeny boppers of this world

[Golgo-13]

Could everyone stop suggesting Emma Stone as Mary Jane. MJ is supposed to be a bombshell. Emma Stone is not a hot girl. She's not unattractive, but she is fairly average and normal....not MJ.

-R

Yes. Yes. Dunst was also not attractive enough to be MJ. MJ is supposed to be Megan Fox caliber hot.

[JackIvyGB]

But see, here's the thing: MJ is supposed to be hot/beautiful, not porn star-trashy. So the Megan Fox analogy is a pretty terrible one.

Also, it really seems like they are going for an Ultimate Spider-Man style cast/film this time around, so wouldn't it make more sense to be casting for a 15/16/17 year old Ultimate MJ as opposed to "OMG TEH HAWTEST THING U EVER SAWED!!1!"

Ultimate MJ is still very much a fox (NO, not Megan Fox), but she can be drop dead gorgeous without looking like the generic hollywood plastic princess. She needs to have some physical personality. MJ needs to be hot through a mix of good looks and being a fun loving person.

I personally think Emma Stone would make a GREAT MJ for this film. She may not be other people's cup of tea though for whatever reason. But people who are dismissing her because she isn't a slighty younger Megan Fox are being downright silly.

The biggest sticking point for me woud be that when you see 2 female characters on screen, like perhaps Gwen and MJ, you can tell the difference between the different types of beauty they represent (there's probably a better way to say that). Gwen is girl next door cuteness. If you were gonna find a high level adjective to describe her, you'd go for beautiful before you said hot. MJ is leaning more toward hot, but alot of that should come from the outgoing confidence she exudes when she's on screen, where as I imagine Gwen, while not a shut in, would be slightly more reserved. Gwen would be "I'd love to, but my parents said I couldn't" while MJ would be like "Let's just do it! No one has to find out".

My only exposure to the character of Liz is through a few comics, but mostly The Spectacular Spider-Man animated series, so 616 fanboys pardon my example, but if we were to get the SSM version of Liz, I'd say she would far more appropriately be portrayed as the generic hollywood Megan Fox "Hot girl". Again, that's just my analysis of the character we see on the animated show.

MJ's got looks, but she's got depth. Obviously alot of that has to do with the writing, but with film being a visual medium, you should be able to look at her and know she's got more going for her than what's under her shirt and on her face.

[Rodrigo90]

All those who hate Emma Stone for whatever reason...please tell us your better suggestions.

[©KAW]

Yes. Yes. Dunst was also not attractive enough to be MJ. MJ is supposed to be Megan Fox caliber hot.
Let me be the first one to tell everyone this, so you all don't set yourselves up for disappointment, because you will be disappointed.

They are not going try and find a Mary Jane who looks the comic book version, not only because that's impossible given so many versions of her. But, because trying to find a hot porcelain Barbie doll type woman (or girl in the rebooted movie's case) who can act and be this overly hot fantasy girl, for horny Spider-Man fans to m:ST:sturbate over when they buy the DVD, simply isn't going to happen.

As you see in this very thread, people have different ideas of what beauty is, one think this one is hot, one thinks one is average. And so and so on.

This is also the case for Peter Parker, somewhat, there's too many version of Peter in the comic books to really pin point what he should look like, there's over 20 various versions of Peter in the comics. Some like this look and some like that look. Again, so on and so on.

Sure, it's possible to have both, good actress and incredibly hot chick playing MJ, it's just rare that that's going to happen, when the choices are so far and between, especially with Young Hollywood's talentless ass (I'm talking to you Megan Fox and Jessica Alba) and searching for relatively unknowns.

[NinjaCarm]

Here's an update on the Lerman story. He seems to have gone the mum's the word route. Sounds like he's def in the running, and now spewing out the typical studio "don't know nothing" comments.

Cast him!

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2010/02/05/logan-lerman-addresses-spider-man-casting-talk/

[©KAW]

I agree, CAST HIM SONY, and finally get something RIGHT!

[NinjaCarm]

I love how everyone could care less about Percy Jackson when they interview this kid, you know people want to know about Spider-Man!

[©KAW]

Let's see...Percy Jackson...or...Spider-Man...hmm...which should we talk about. :hehe:

[Oscorp]

After seeing some more of this Logan Lerman guy, I have to admit that I can see him as Spider-Man now. And I'm starting to think that he's maybe the best, known option too.

[spider-neil]

something is DEFINATELY up there. he completely calms up. if there was nothing to say he would just say their is nothing to say.
I think what happened is, lerman and sony are in talks, lerman opens his mouth which was a little silly so he got a slap on the wrist by sony and his agent.

also if you look at sony 'debunk' they specifically no 'business' talks have taken place rather then plain out saying there has been no contact.
c'mon sony cast him already. for ONCE I want my first choice to be picked.

[Rodrigo90]

Logan is definitely a great choice. Even Sony can see it.

[spider-neil]

also sony have got to move THIS WEEK, if PJ opens big this coming weekend (which, let's face it is possible) fox will tie him down immediately.

[spider-neil]

Logan is definitely a great choice. Even Sony can see it.


the key thing from the first interview is lerman said sony approached HIM. I think that is a major factor.

[©KAW]

Yes, a factor that we love...NOW CAST HIM SONY. You've got TWO DAYS to announce this...I will allow you no more time than that!

[terry78]

Is that what he said, a rep contacted him?

[spider-neil]

Is that what he said, a rep contacted him?

basically the interviewer asked who contacted whom and lerman specifially said they got in contact with HIM, which to be honest was a little stupid as now all the negoatiating power is with lerman's camp that's why sony immedialtely played down the talks but if you read between the lines they (sony) at no time say they DIDN'T talk with lerman.

now you can see the marked difference with lerman answering questions about spidey, he says nothing this time round when before he couldn't shut up about it.

[Goran]

c'mon sony cast him already. for ONCE I want my first choice to be picked.

Have to agree on every single word :woot:

[Posioned Bat]

Well with Sony going more Ultimate Spidey route, Lerman looks like a good choice, i'm going have to watch Percy Jackson or 3:10 to see his acting.

[spider-neil]

PJ opens this weekend and still no news of lerman signing for SM. if PJ opens big I think we can forget logan lerman being the next spider-man.

[Rodrigo90]

Well, theres always...Zac...Efron...:csad::csad::csad::waa: :waa: :barf:

[JustABill]

PJ opens this weekend and still no news of lerman signing for SM. if PJ opens big I think we can forget logan lerman being the next spider-man.
If Percy opens big, that means nothing. Zoe Saldana has Star Trek, Avatar, and potentially Losers.

A movie star can do two big franchises at the same time.

[MessiahDecoy123]

Percey Jackson is getting lackluster reviews and no one seems to be impressed by Lerman's performance.

I really hope he doesn't get Spider-man. We don't need another charisma vacuum playing Spider-man.

[spider-neil]

Percey Jackson is getting lackluster reviews and no one seems to be impressed by Lerman's performance.

I really hope he doesn't get Spider-man. We don't need another charisma vacuum playing Spider-man.


I watch PJ this weekend so this will be the first movie I've seen him in where he is the star.

[Rodrigo90]

They say Logan was bland in it...bah!

[JustABill]

Logan's been good in other things though. Even good actors have bad performances. Practically everyone in Batman and Robin is a good actor/actress, but they were all terrible in that.