The Amazing Spider-Man Official Villian Casting & Discussion Thread

[Spider-Fan]

Tobey on SM4 villains:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/movies/458826/tobey-on-spider-man-4-villains.jhtml

He did a great job of dodging the question, lol. Basically, this would rule out Carnage. Not much else seemed firm.

 

[mre]

He also said that "Lizard has a close relationship to Peter so we will often go towards that kida stuff..."

 

[HughJackFan420]

man i hope they do bring on the Lizard. makes most sense. not so much character development that would need to take place. i mean he's a college professor and Peter's mentor. Now we get to see kinda the mad scientist at work developing a serum to regenerate lost limbs which in result turns him into the Lizard. i'm actually really excited about this next installment. i wasn't so much with Spidey 3 before it came out b/c i already knew Venom was gonna die. booooo hollywood booooo

 

[Rodrigo90]

Electro was raised by an abusive father and an over protective mother.
Peter was raised by his loving and caring Aunt and Uncle after his parents deaths.
Peter was bullied and tortured in high school for being weak and a nerd.
Max is still being bullied in university for those reasons as well.

I like the similarities between Peter and Max. How they are so much the same and yet very different by the end of it. You feel sorry for him at the start but you dont anymore after his evil actions. He is not under the influence of anything like past villains,its his choice to be the bad guy.

Norman- Under serum and Goblin influence.
Ock- Under the the mechanical arms influence.
Sandman- Under the strong notion of committing crimes to get money for his daughter.
Brock- Under the influence of the symbiote.

Electro- Simply wanting to use his powers to kill the ones who made his life a misery. He then blames Peter for convincing him to get his bullies reported,resulting with his accident at their hand and their murders.

 

[mre]

Are you thinking cartoon electro, or comics electro?

 

[Rodrigo90]

Are you thinking cartoon electro, or comics electro?

A mixture of different Electro interpretations.

The basis of the New Animated Series style. A bullied nerd and after getting the bullies kicked out they attack him,which results in accident.
He has the job of a lab assistant to Dr Connors like Spectacular Spider-Man series. I think he had chemicals spilled on him and Eels turned him like that? (The bullies terrorise him in Connors lab,like the fashion of Sam's Darkman. The style of Liam Neeson being attacked in his lab). Max covered in chemicals flees to the roof and climbs up the antenna ontop the university, where it is struck by lighting.
The original comics,having a troubled time with his parents.
His costume would be 70% Ultimate inspired and 30% Classic.
A homage to the Ultimate comics,where he is bald after the accident burns his hair completely off.
He then transforms into a similar style of the blue energy figure in the end,also like TNAS.

 

[Venom'sDad]

Tobey on SM4 villains:

http://www.mtv.com/videos/movies/458826/tobey-on-spider-man-4-villains.jhtml

Interesting... he said he like those villains(referring to Lizard & Mysterio) and that they(Sam & Co.) tend to like those "personal relationship" with the villains story, which we all know.

Sounds like they're leaning towards Lizard to me... he's batting 3 for 3 in that quick interview. Lead in the fans poll, one of the villains Tobey like, and the personal touch.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

He also said that "Lizard has a close relationship to Peter so we will often go towards that kida stuff..."

Which, if you ask me, is a possible hint. I mean, it may not mean Lizard is in it, but hey, it sure seems like it.

 

[Spider-Vader]

As long as Kraven is in with Lizard, I'm happy.

 

[omid17]

Which, if you ask me, is a possible hint. I mean, it may not mean Lizard is in it, but hey, it sure seems like it.

yup

 

[Sebastos]

I'd be ok with Kraven not being involved.

 

[SpideyFan914]

I want Lizard.
With or without Kraven, I don't care. Just give me Lizard!!

 

[mre]

Yeah. Honestly we are wayyyy overdue for a Lizard story. What are they waiting for?

 

[jerky123]

To me, it looks as though Lizard and Vulture will be the villians, while Black Cat is sort of the Anti-Hero who helps Spidy in the end.

Well, it sounds better than the last one, thats for sure.

 

[Sebastos]

I'd be happy with both Lizard and Vulture. Have Shocker for a little cameo at the start of SM4 and that'd be fine.

 

[Rodrigo90]

Lizard will be BORING!

What kind of chemistry would you get between him and Spidey ?

Doc?

RAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH

DR Connors

RAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

 

[Sebastos]

 

[Venom'sDad]

Lizard will be BORING!

What kind of chemistry would you get between him and Spidey ?

Doc?

RAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH

DR Connors

RAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

 

[mre]

Lizard will be BORING!

What kind of chemistry would you get between him and Spidey ?

Doc?

RAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH

DR Connors

RAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

I haven't read that many boring Lizard stories. Maybe you could bring me up to speed?

 

[The Joker]

Lizard will be BORING!

What kind of chemistry would you get between him and Spidey ?

Doc?

RAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH

DR Connors

RAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

LOL!

If they do choose to have The Lizard be more primal, there won't be much dialogue coming from him. But Lizard has talked in the comics, too. Especially during Stan Lee's era, which is Raimi's favorite.

 

[Michael Frost]

Take it with a pinch of salt but apparently Wikipedia is crediting Crispin Glover as Electro on Spiderman 4.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crispin_Glover

Same deal as Clive Owen I guess.

 

[Rodrigo90]

Im not saying Lizard is a bad character.

But I just dont fancy watching a 2 hour movie where the only villain is capable of roaring and clawing. I want a charasmatic villain. Now Kraven AND Lizard yes. That would add entertaining drama. But what can drama you get from only the Lizard?

Connors becomes Lizard
Spidey battles the beast as it terrorises NY.
He kidnaps MJ on intent to eat her or make his Lizard queen.
Lizard dies by his own hand...AGAIN as other villains do.
End.

Crispin as Electro. I like it. But I was hoping Electro would be based on TNAS version...Oh well.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

Lizard will be BORING!

What kind of chemistry would you get between him and Spidey ?

Doc?

RAAAAAAARRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHH

DR Connors

RAAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH

 

[SymbioticToxin]

Take it with a pinch of salt but apparently Wikipedia is crediting Crispin Glover as Electro on Spiderman 4.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crispin_Glover

Same deal as Clive Owen I guess.

Glover. I can kinda see it. I highly doubt it, but I wouldn't be too unhappy if he was in it.

 

[SpeterMan3]

Not a big deal, just interesting I guess.

http://moviesblog.mtv.com/2009/11/24/tobey-maguire-reveals-which-villain-he-favors-for-spider-man-4/
http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/11/25/tobey-maguire-addresses-spider-man-4-black-cat-rumors/