The Amazing Spider-Man Isn't Tobey Too Old?

[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

 

[Marvel Spider]

For those of you worrying about how in shape Tobey is:

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.