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[Spider-Sonic]

I think people are taking the whole 1500 actors thing out of context. I believe they looked into 1500 actors for the part, and then narrowed it down to what they think are the best possible candidates. I think the article even states that. There is no way they actually tested 1500 actors, its just too many.

I also find it highly unlikely they will cast someone under the age of 18 for a role as demanding as Spider-Man, simply because of child labor laws. 17 is probably the lowest they would cast since 18 is right there. But 12, 15, and 16? I really doubt it.

 

[theinfernoman]

I watched the pilot to Red Band Society, and wasn't very impressed with Charlie Rowe's acting. Does anyone have any other suggestions for something to watch with him in it?

 

[BatsDC]

I think people are taking the whole 1500 actors thing out of context. I believe they looked into 1500 actors for the part, and then narrowed it down to what they think are the best possible candidates. I think the article even states that. There is no way they actually tested 1500 actors, its just too many.

I also find it highly unlikely they will cast someone under the age of 18 for a role as demanding as Spider-Man, simply because of child labor laws. 17 is probably the lowest they would cast since 18 is right there. But 12, 15, and 16? I really doubt it.

Agreed.

 

[Airwings]

I think people are taking the whole 1500 actors thing out of context. I believe they looked into 1500 actors for the part, and then narrowed it down to what they think are the best possible candidates. I think the article even states that. There is no way they actually tested 1500 actors, its just too many.

And by doing that, very few of my mentioned actors did an audition. Most of them were sorted away beforehand and never got the chance to prove if they suit the role or not.
It's what I said for some time now.
But everytime I bring this up for discussion, there are a lot of complaints. Almost as if I have hit a weak spot (Achilles' heel)

 

[Mike Murdock]

I think people are taking the whole 1500 actors thing out of context. I believe they looked into 1500 actors for the part, and then narrowed it down to what they think are the best possible candidates. I think the article even states that. There is no way they actually tested 1500 actors, its just too many.

I also find it highly unlikely they will cast someone under the age of 18 for a role as demanding as Spider-Man, simply because of child labor laws. 17 is probably the lowest they would cast since 18 is right there. But 12, 15, and 16? I really doubt it.

As a caveat, I think they'd cast someone under 18 for Civil War. They just need to be able to turn 18 early into the filming of his solo movie.

 

[gremleytel]

I think people are taking the whole 1500 actors thing out of context. I believe they looked into 1500 actors for the part, and then narrowed it down to what they think are the best possible candidates. I think the article even states that. There is no way they actually tested 1500 actors, its just too many.

I also find it highly unlikely they will cast someone under the age of 18 for a role as demanding as Spider-Man, simply because of child labor laws. 17 is probably the lowest they would cast since 18 is right there. But 12, 15, and 16? I really doubt it.

Not to mention with actors that are too young they have no idea how that actor will look in a few years time. The actor could take a huge growth spurt and look totally different. It is too much of a gamble. At least with someone 18 or 19 they are not going to change too much.

 

[SyntaxError]

I think people are taking the whole 1500 actors thing out of context. I believe they looked into 1500 actors for the part, and then narrowed it down to what they think are the best possible candidates. I think the article even states that. There is no way they actually tested 1500 actors, its just too many.

I also find it highly unlikely they will cast someone under the age of 18 for a role as demanding as Spider-Man, simply because of child labor laws. 17 is probably the lowest they would cast since 18 is right there. But 12, 15, and 16? I really doubt it.

I think the child labor laws are being made to be more significant that they really are.

Studios have used young actors for decades with little trouble. Child labor laws aren't particularly restrictive and it is definitely possible to film a movie within those constraints. I really don't think that will be a problem.

 

[Web-Head]

You guys went through 15-20 pages while I was sleeping. Jeez

 

[BatsDC]

It's difficult if the actor is your main star, however. They have a limited time of being allowed to have the actor on set, and when your actor is in a large chunk of the movie prominently, labour laws become an issue. It wouldn't be impossible, but having an actor who's 18 by the time the solo starts filming would make things much easier.

 

[SyntaxError]

It's difficult if the actor is your main star, however. They have a limited time of being allowed to have the actor on set, and when your actor is in a large chunk of the movie prominently, labour laws become an issue. It wouldn't be impossible, but having an actor who's 18 by the time the solo starts filming would make things much easier.

Well yes, but Marvel has never been one to shy away from a challenge.

Big budget movies such as Enders Game have all had to work within those parameters and that didn't seem to be a problem. Asa Butterfield was 14/15 when he filmed that and he did just fine! I don't think it'll be a problem for a young guy to jump into a lead role provided that they are capable actors, which I believe all 6 on the list are.

I think at this point in time Marvel/Sony is really just looking for the right guy to embody the very clear vision Feige has of a 15/16 year old HS Kid. I admit, 12 is probably stretching it but 14-16 is all within the realm of likelihood.

 

[BatsDC]

The labour laws are partially what makes me think it has to be between Holland, Butterfield and Rowe - they're all over 18.

 

[BatsDC]

Well yes, but Marvel has never been one to shy away from a challenge.

Big budget movies such as Enders Game have all had to work within those parameters and that didn't seem to be a problem. Asa Butterfield was 14/15 when he filmed that and he filmed that and he did just fine! I don't think it'll be a problem for a young guy to jump into a lead role provided that they are capable actors, which I believe all 6 on the list are.

I think at this point in time Marvel/Sony is really just looking for the right guy to embody the very clear vision Feige has of a 15/16 year old HS Kid. I admit, 12 is probably stretching it but 14-16 is all within the realm of likelihood.

Possibly. I just don't see Marvel wanting to have to deal with all the problems that arise from casting an actor under the age of 18. Parents would be a definite issue, and have been for other movies, and the times constraints would be annoying too.

That said, if the best choice is under 18, I don't doubt they'll go with them. Although given the three actors under 18 on that shortlist, I'd like to think they wouldn't.

 

[Web-Head]

Another thing to keep in mind is it's not neccasarily who is the better actor, but the better fit for the role. No, not looks wise or anything like that but for what Marvel/Sony is going for in their version of Spider-Man

 

[JOE]

Is Rowe Spider-Man yet?

 

[Frodo]

Sony and Marvel both have high powered attorney's and trust me, they know the law, they know what can or can't be done. There's nothing fans have thought of that they haven't thought of first. They got this as far as laws go.

That said, the latest rumors of actors like Tom , Charlie, Asa , in addition to some of the other early choices such as Nat Wolfe , seem to indicate that they are leaning more towards the 18-20 age bracket for the final choice. I tend to think the next Spiderman will be legally an adult but will still be a teenager at 18 or 19.

 

[BatsDC]

Is Rowe Spider-Man yet?

Thankfully not

Although jokes aside, I'd be far more willing to give him a chance than most of the others on that shortlist.

 

[Spider-man95]

Still want Asa the most.

 

[BatsDC]

HOT SCOOP! First look at Matthew Lintz on the set of Civil War!

 

[Spider-man95]

HOT SCOOP! First look at Matthew Lintz on the set of Civil War!

Well, that's more appropriate then saying that's Asa.

 

[Urich Leeds]

It's difficult if the actor is your main star, however. They have a limited time of being allowed to have the actor on set, and when your actor is in a large chunk of the movie prominently, labour laws become an issue. It wouldn't be impossible, but having an actor who's 18 by the time the solo starts filming would make things much easier.

This.

However, another issue is that if they cast a 15-16 year old as the lead, they have to cast his supporting players (in this case, HS students) the same age. This creates a HUGE issue as most of their shooting cast can only film for so long each day and have to be catered to more than adult actors.

 

[Spider-Sonic]

This.

However, another issue is that if they cast a 15-16 year old as the lead, they have to cast his supporting players (in this case, HS students) the same age. This creates a HUGE issue as most of their shooting cast can only film for so long each day and have to be catered to more than adult actors.

Spot on man, spot on.

 

[Shanio1]

Still want Asa the most.

Yep here's hoping marvel choose him.Its good to have more than options other than Tom and Asa

HOT SCOOP! First look at Matthew Lintz on the set of Civil War!

That actually makes sense . He's like a foot smaller than Asa lol.Imagine them two in the room where they screen tested standing next to each other t:

 

[BatsDC]

This.

However, another issue is that if they cast a 15-16 year old as the lead, they have to cast his supporting players (in this case, HS students) the same age. This creates a HUGE issue as most of their shooting cast can only film for so long each day and have to be catered to more than adult actors.

Exactly. Casting within the 18-20 bracket is far more sensible.