The Amazing Spider-Man Marc Webb to return?

[The Guard]

It would be a shame to lose Webb at this point.

 

[AF3619]

the thing is...Marc Webb is a great director an obviously the movie has flaws but this was his first big studio movie if the studio scared him away , just because the movie had problems and if he doesn´t return will be sad

 

[grieven]

Like I've said before, if he doesn't come back, I think it shows that Sony didn't want him back. Because if they want him back enough, they can work it out with Fox. There is no reason why Fox would critically need him back to direct a movie for them in the next 18 month timeframe or whatever. It would probably even benefit them to have Webb direct at least TAS2, and if it's a major hit, increase his cache even more.

Sony just needs to decide he's the man for the job, then make it happen to bring him back.

 

[Jexx]

I hope the board of Sony has more supporters for Webb than not.

 

[Mike]

He has to return. I haven't cared for a character since forest gump. James horner has to come back aswell. His uncle bens death score hits me to the core.

 

[Bruce Malone]

I hope the board of Sony has more supporters for Webb than not.

He's a guy who just came from the indie scene. He has no clout whatsoever among the suits. It's all about who you know and I doubt webb is a big corporate type of guy.

 

[grieven]

He's a guy who just came from the indie scene. He has no clout whatsoever among the suits. It's all about who you know and I doubt webb is a big corporate type of guy.

I'll bet you're right, but the studio heads would be making a huge mistake to replace him for a yes-man hack. It's probably true that if Webb doesn't come back, it's because of his lack of clout and ability to make decisions without being over-ridden by the suits, and his being fed up with not being able to execute his vision.

 

[Lorus]

Given that Webb hasn't got a huge volume of previous works to examine, I don't think there's enough to ascertain how much of TASM was a reflection of Webb and how much was a reflection of other external factors. As it stands though, I don't think his failure to return would have particularly negative consequences, replacing him with another good director isn't a task that seems too herculean.

 

[AF3619]

The Marc Webb has to come back

 

[grieven]

Given that Webb hasn't got a huge volume of previous works to examine, I don't think there's enough to ascertain how much of TASM was a reflection of Webb and how much was a reflection of other external factors. As it stands though, I don't think his failure to return would have particularly negative consequences, replacing him with another good director isn't a task that seems too herculean.

I'd like to think you're right but believe the chances of replacing Webb with anyone else and keeping continuity of tone, humor, story and character arcs, etc, will be very slim. It will most likely feel somehow disjointed, unless they get lightning in a bottle with the perfect director for the job. Not sure who that can be.

 

[MessiahDecoy123]

Given that Webb hasn't got a huge volume of previous works to examine, I don't think there's enough to ascertain how much of TASM was a reflection of Webb and how much was a reflection of other external factors. As it stands though, I don't think his failure to return would have particularly negative consequences, replacing him with another good director isn't a task that seems too herculean.

There's a few good directors but not many are better suited for this version of Spider-man and Peter Parker.

Is Bryan Singer a great director. Of course.

But that didn't equal a great Superman movie.

 

[El Payaso]

Given that Webb hasn't got a huge volume of previous works to examine, I don't think there's enough to ascertain how much of TASM was a reflection of Webb and how much was a reflection of other external factors. As it stands though, I don't think his failure to return would have particularly negative consequences, replacing him with another good director isn't a task that seems too herculean.

So, are you saying that since we can't know how much of the movie is Webb's we can say a sequel without him will be very much the same? I fail to see the reasoning behind this.

I don't think a bunch of separate external factors simply put every element in the right place, in the right intensity and for the right amount of time.

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

The first film started principal photography 19 months prior to it's release. If we do the math and equte that to the sequel, then October/November 2012 is when you would think shooting will start on the sequel. That's only 3 months from now.

If Webb doesn't return I would be very concerned. My biggest worries are A) That Sony settles for some paint by numbers genre hack instead of going after a major talent. Unless this (potential) turnover was in the works for months, they are on such a tight schedule to find a suitable replacement that they might have to settle for less. And B) That big time talents wouldn't want this job because the only option given by Sony is to pick up the pieces to Webb's vision instead of given the opportunity to fully realize their own.

Sony needs to swing for the fences, go big or go home! The reboot has won over many of the skeptics. I was glad to hear reports from comic-con that many were showing their love for the reboot. If a replacement is indeed in the cards then only a big name (big talent more specifically) will suffice.

So the next couple of months will be very interesting and extremely important to say the least.

 

[SpiderMarvelite]

The first film started principal photography 19 months prior to it's release. If we do the math and equte that to the sequel, then October/November 2012 is when you would think shooting will start on the sequel. That's only 3 months from now.

If Webb doesn't return I would be very concerned. My biggest worries are A) That Sony settles for some paint by numbers genre hack instead of going after a major talent. Unless this (potential) turnover was in the works for months, they are on such a tight schedule to find a suitable replacement that they might have to settle for less. And B) That big time talents wouldn't want this job because the only option given by Sony is to pick up the pieces to Webb's vision instead of given he opportunity to fully realize their own.

Sony needs to swing for the fences, go big or go home! The reboot has won over many of the skeptics. I was glad to hear reports from comic-con that many were showing their love for the reboot. If a replacement is indeed in the cards then only a big name (big talent more specifically) will suffice.

So the next couple of months will be very interesting and extremely important to say the least.

No.
I will literally break down and cry if Webb leaves. Watch, Sony will bring in some big-name hack director and screw with Webbs vision. Which is perfect.
Webb nailed everything down, the charecters and their emotions were by the far the best in any CBM. Action wise it was *mind my language for lack of a better word* fan-****ing tastic. He nailed it.

Obvioulsy the Sony Suits cant see this yet, wait Sony let him do what he wants then watch as the big bucks roll in.
I swear if he goes this series is doomed.

Ill be the 1st out if that Tarsem Singh rumor is true.

 

[Doc Ock]

I don't understand the logical reasoning behind Webb not coming back for a sequel, TASM was a box office success was it not?

 

[spider-neil]

I don't understand the logical reasoning behind Webb not coming back for a sequel, TASM was a box office success was it not?

Sony may feel the movie lacked action

Webb may be contractually obligated to make a Fox movie

 

[Web face]

The Marc Webb has to come back

What if he doesn't exist anymore?

 

[Doc Ock]

Sony may feel the movie lacked action

Webb may be contractually obligated to make a Fox movie

Completely fail to see how the movie lacked action. But ah those evil contracts! I really wish we could get a official resolution/decision to this news immediately.

 

[AF3619]

What if he doesn't exist anymore?

he must...he must

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

No.
Webb nailed everything down, the charecters and their emotions were by the far the best in any CBM. Action wise it was *mind my language for lack of a better word* fan-****ing tastic. He nailed it.

I agree, Webb's characterization was great. This is the reason they hired him after all.

I swear if he goes this series is doomed.

Ill be the 1st out if that Tarsem Singh rumor is true.

Lets hope this is like most rumors and dissappears into thin air. This would be the end as far as I'm concerned.

Sony may feel the movie lacked action

Webb may be contractually obligated to make a Fox movie

He has been attached to Age of Rage at Fox for awhile now, but it's only become a conflict recently. Seemed like a given he'd be back if the film was a success, which it is.

It could be the reason given to allow both sides a clean break and avoid any potential fallout.

 

[Web face]

he must...he must

Honestly though, I am pretty sure Webb isn't coming back. Watch, in the next 6 months Sony is going to announce that there is a new director for TASM 2. I promise.

 

[Resistance61513]

Watching this interview...makes me even sadder if Webb does not return!

 

[Bruce Malone]

The contracts issue is BS imo. Contracts can be worked around and are done so often. Jennifer Lawrence contracts with fox and summit were worked around so that she could film both the hunger games sequel and x-men 1st without clashing.

What major fox project does fox have planned for webb that they can't work around a movie that's scheduled to open in only a couple years?

It's all on sony if they want him back or not.

 

[Jexx]

Honestly though, I am pretty sure Webb isn't coming back. Watch, in the next 6 months Sony is going to announce that there is a new director for TASM 2. I promise.

I don't believe it, not at the moment.

Besides that, why would you promise that? Do you not want Webb as the director?

 

[SoNicRaDiATioN]

It's all on sony if they want him back or not.

It's on Webb as well. He may have his reasons for not wanting to come back. My guess is it's more his decision then Sony's.