The Amazing Spider-Man Official Villian Casting & Discussion Thread

[Arcturus]

They should use the Walrus, he hasn't been considered.

 

[roni14]

Aw, I'll throw some love out for Spot.

I don't think he's mainstream enough to be in the movie though. I love him, but I don't think so.

Exactly what he said!

 

[venom892]

Please tell me no one believed those reveals if you read down the list it was clearly an april's fools joke.

 

[Reikowolf]

Lets not forget that brett ratner is at fault for that, not bryan singer. X-men 1 and 2 were highly successful films, especially the sequel. So dont rest your case with such weak statements and points. Why is it that people bury the franchise and bash the director once the third film bombs ? I swear batman 3 is next and instead of praising chris nolan everyone is going to be bashing him... its so retarted.

I think you misunderstand me.

I was speaking about the X-Men franchise as a whole... granted it was specific to three but it was all leading to that.

I liked the first one but the second and third were not that good IMO. I repeat, my opinion, which should have no bearing on yours.

I enjoyed all 3 spider-man films but I am well aware that they have their flaws, especially in 3; which in the past I have been very vocal about the fact that I believed that adding Venom was not a good idea.

I still believe Raimi is a talented director, I even believed that before the spider-man franchise.

My biggest pet peave about the X-men franchise is how Wolverine-centric it is. Its a very successful franchise regardless of this and I am sure people can offer opinions on the merits of it.

X-Men two had little to nothing to do with Storm whom they wrote this weird interest with Nightcrawler as to ensure Hally Barry wasn't just a throw away actor.

again, this is all my opinion and I rest my case on it... which should have no bearing as to whether you rest your case.

Also, keep in mind that my statements are based on plot points, which are more the writer's fault than the directors. I like ratner.

So what you're really saying is:

"You're mentioning stuff about the movie that has no relevance"

I disagree as I believe it has strong relevance to the source material (comic).

 

[Duskbyday]

I think sm4 WILL have Lizard, Sam said he would use him if theymake a 4th movie and everyone on the crew want him. I think it will be definate that Lizard will be in it but the other villain (if there is one) is the one to debate. Hobgoblin and carmage can't appear, they are 80's-90's villains and Carnage will proberbly be in that spinoff with Venom. The likely choices are:

Kraven: Lizard and Kraven are a perfect match in a movie, just a predeictable story is a shame:<

Electro: I think he would work, great fighting, great CGI but Dr.Doom has ruind it for us. Could still appear though.

Vulture: He was going to appear in 3 but Avrad changed that. So Rami may want him back.

Sandman returning: Possibility, but I'm really hoping he isn't a main villain if he does return at least. Not that I dont like him but 3 it would be boring if he returned. We do need some closure on him.

Chameleon: Definately a villain who needs some screen time. Shame he's never been major in really anything. I think if he appeared, he and Calypso would be partnerswith Kraven if he appeared or as a sinister mastermind.

Mysterio: He can appear, but a new costume?

Scorpion: What a fight he would show, and a design!

Rhino, Carnage, Hobgob, Hydroman and Morbius are no nos for me unless we have secret identities cameos. Shocker could have a very small appearance if in it.

 

[venom892]

I always wanted a opening sequence in one of the movies to be Shocker robbing a bank and then Spidey stops him.He needs no background.Something like Batman stopping Scarecrow at the beginning of TDK.That be awesome.

 

[thejon93]

I always wanted a opening sequence in one of the movies to be Shocker robbing a bank and then Spidey stops him.He needs no background.Something like Batman stopping Scarecrow at the beginning of TDK.That be awesome.

I'm kinda hoping that if they do that, they make that an extended scene. Not just end it at six or less minutes. I'm hoping that if they do that it'll be almost in realtime, lasting approx. 20 minutes.

 

[Duskbyday]

I hope that happens as well, heck even if his name is never mentioned but the key factors of a cameo villain are there Ii would love it^^

 

[venom892]

It would show that spidey does have to fight super criminals every now and then.

 

[thejon93]

I hope that happens as well, heck even if his name is never mentioned but the key factors of a cameo villain are there Ii would love it^^

I wouldn't even mind that being the entire film to be honest. It sounds a little bit crazy, but personally, I like the concept of Spider-Man caught inside a building, trying to catch this common criminal. I think that could set up a really cool dynamic and even allow more flexibility for future installments.

 

[SymbioticToxin]

That'd be pretty B.A. to see.

 

[dark joker]

spot is a cool concept, but more iconic characters should have their chance first!

 

[WillardNation]

Good news is maybe Rourke'll be busy doing Iron Man 2, so that opens it back up for mah boi Gerard Butler.

huh, I hadn't even thought of Butler, He would make a really good Kraven. I like Clive Owen too, I probably wouldn't even care if he kept the accent.

 

[SymbioticToxin]

Clive Owen does not fit Kraven IMO. He doesn't seem the type to be in a superhero movie, let alone play a buff hunter. I'd rather have Gerald Butler. Or, heres something, what about Ray Stevenson? Let him redeem himself for the atrocity called Punisher: Warzone.

 

[WillardNation]

I think Clive would be very capable of pulling it off IMO. Although the more I think about it the more Butler is perfect for the role. I don't think I could see Stevenson as Kraven.

 

[Eelectro 2]

i honestly wouldn't mind seeing the spot, but definetly after lizard and a makeshift sinister 6 are already used (mysterio, electro, vulture, scorpion, rhino, chameleon)

 

[stextc]

Agree with the above posters. Unfortunately Spot doesn't have the mainstream appeal. Would like to see Kingpin though!

 

[Sentinel X]

They should use the Walrus, he hasn't been considered.

Oh.my.God....creepiest avatar ever . What the hell is that thing?


But no to walrus...haha, that is such a joke villain! But he might be pretty cool at the beginning of SM4 and Spider-man takes him out in like 3 seconds but he should be just for comedic relief and it should be obvious that hes a joke

 

[COMPO]

i'd like the chameleon to come into it and have him frame spider-man and take his fame away so he's back to being hated.

 

[SpaceWay2009]

^I believe Arcturus's avatar is from Spy Kids 2 (Lost at Island?).

 

[SamuraiSon6]

as many other have posted long before, i would love to also see an opening scene of spidey thwarting a villain who is not of a caliber to hold their own movie. we are into our fourth movie now, in a VERY solid superhero franchise, i think it is perfectly safe that the general public would more than openly accept an opening that had spidey fighting a villain whose powers/costume/etc where never explained beyond the intro

 

[SymbioticToxin]

The only problem with that is who would they use. Because even though some villains can't hold there own movie for a long time, it would help if they chose a villain and not just put him in there for a minute. Like if they used Shocker, they can have a somewhat lengthy battle since Spidey hasn't fought someone with his abilities. Or Rhino, open the film wiht him swinging away form him or something. Just don't make it a brief 1 minute fight.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

Originally Posted by venom892
I always wanted a opening sequence in one of the movies to be Shocker robbing a bank and then Spidey stops him.

I have to say, that sounds like it would rock. ALways thought it would.

 

[Hectorminator]

huh, I hadn't even thought of Butler, He would make a really good Kraven. I like Clive Owen too, I probably wouldn't even care if he kept the accent.

Yeah, I don't know about Clive Owen. He's not all that rugged. Really classy and British yeah, but not rugged.

Like I don't believe Clive Owen could hunt a kill a lion with his bare hands.

Gerard Butler... yeah he could probably could.

 

[Hectorminator]

as many other have posted long before, i would love to also see an opening scene of spidey thwarting a villain who is not of a caliber to hold their own movie. we are into our fourth movie now, in a VERY solid superhero franchise, i think it is perfectly safe that the general public would more than openly accept an opening that had spidey fighting a villain whose powers/costume/etc where never explained beyond the intro

If they decide to do this, which they should do some variation of, then they need to pick a villain who's powers come from technology, so they don't have to explain some scientific reason for this character to have super powers, he just has super gear.

Shocker is the perfect character for this. I'd like the Ultimate Shocker, who was less electricity, more vibration.

Or you could use Ultimate Rhino, who was more a guy in a suit and less of a Juggernaut-type character.

Lastly, maybe Beetle would work as this intro character. After these guys you get into territory like Goldbug and Big Wheel... so let's not mention them.