The Amazing Spider-Man Rhys Ifans Cast as The Lizard

[Matt]

Worked for The Hulk.

Apples and oranges.

 

[Yurka]

I would have loved to see the Lizard even more if the cast and crew were carried over and Dylan Baker were still Connors. Im still extremely excited if he turns out to be Connors but not to the extent I was previously.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Peter's in college, I think. I believe that was confirmed.

I know so many people here have been wanting the Lizard for so long, but I just don't see this working, and I have been saying that for years. It's too SM2. I really don't feel this series is changing that much, outside Gwen replacing MJ as the love and the cast. He's in college and we get a villain type similar to the Raimi type so many here whine about. Only here, we don't have that same connection to Connors we once had. Thus, his turn as the Lizard begins with less emotion (not saying it won't be there, but they won't be starting with that advantage).

I really wish he was another villain. Ifans is a talented actor, and I don't want him used in the same movie I have already seen.

 

[Sawyer]

I am beyond giddy that The Lizard is confirmed. I've been waiting for this since 2004.

 

[Matt]

District 9 good?

Also apples and oranges. Weta did a lot of the work for District 9 for free, due to Peter Jackson being a partner in the company and he was a very active producer on District 9 (as was his production company one of the financeers). Sony doesn't have the benefit of an in-house CGI studio that can do it all for free. They will likely have to outsource the CGI to ILM or Weta and that will cost a good bit of money if they want it done properly.

 

[Venom'sDad]

Not a continuation when they're going back to High School

Has it been confirm, because when I said it was starting in HS, the respond was that it was not, that that rumor was shot down.

Which one is it?

 

[Spidey_62]

Peter's in college, I think. I believe that was confirmed.

I know so many people here have been wanting the Lizard for so long, but I just don't see this working, and I have been saying that for years. It's too SM2. I really don't feel this series is changing that much, outside Gwen replacing MJ as the love and the cast. He's in college and we get a villain type similar to the Raimi type so many here whine about. Only here, we don't have that same connection to Connors we once had. Thus, his turn as the Lizard begins with less emotion (not saying it won't be there, but they won't be starting with that advantage).

I really wish he was another villain. Ifans is a talented actor, and I don't want him used in the same movie I have already seen.

We don't know for sure if it's in college or high school. It's still unconfirmed.

 

[Alex The Great]

Has it been confirm, because when I said it was starting in HS, the respond was that it was not, that that rumor was shot down.

Which one is it?

They're restarting. This is common knowledge, Jesus Christ people!

 

[Venom'sDad]

Well, Lizard makes better sense if it "restarted" in college.

 

[Mace Bloodstone]

highschool/college there is only a few years apart, what's the big deal???

 

[Spider-Fan]

But we lose that familiarity element by starting off with him as Lizard.

Maybe in a sequel, doing this would be more original, but in a 1st film, bad idea.

 

[EliteF50]

I was hoping Hugh Laurie would play Dr. Conners.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XW9Ht7a2rhg

 

[mre]

They started the 90's show and the MTV show with the Lizard. I think the Lizard is a good starting point as far as Spidey villains go.

 

[JP]

**** yeah, Lizard.

 

[DCW]

Wow, I'm so pumped for all these upcoming comic book films!

 

[Figs]

I'm down for some Lizard action as the starting point for hopefully another series.

 

[marcvader]

What familiarity do people need? Clean slate, new actors, new portrayals bit its still Spiderman.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Connors being the Lizard is partly strong due to the personal connection. I think it is a waste to do it in an establishing film when the story could grow and seeds planted to mak it stronger. Plus, he follows the series' formula of villains too much for me in a film that is supposed to seperate itself from Raimi's films.

 

[NinjaCarm]

Exactly... and really, this is not a reboot, as much as, it is a continuation(with new people). Connors character is already established(by Dylon Baker); and they are just going to pick up from there. That's what Vandy script was originally to do.

This makes no sense whatsoever, that means NO Green Goblin later on, NO Doc Ock or Venom done right... if this is the case then I truely throw up on this whole situation.

I want no association whatsoever to the Raimi films.

However I must say your comment jives with a video I saw on you tube. If you care to view it, check out

"Spidey News From Ny Comic Con Will Shake The Foundation Of All Fans, Sources, And Websites !"

He talks about a "big change"

I'm really worried now, I really am.

 

[DCW]

I want no association whatsoever to the Raimi films.

That's exactly how I feel. I love the Rami films but I'm excited to see what the reboot brings to the table.

 

[NinjaCarm]

Has it been confirm, because when I said it was starting in HS, the respond was that it was not, that that rumor was shot down.

Which one is it?

Dude what info do you have really? So you're pretty much saying this series will tie to the Raimi series??

If so that sucks I'm truely bummed

 

[TomPiltoff]

Villain has been announced - let the terrible photoshops begin.

 

[Alex The Great]

This makes no sense whatsoever, that means NO Green Goblin later on, NO Doc Ock or Venom done right... if this is the case then I truely throw up on this whole situation.

I want no association whatsoever to the Raimi films.

However I must say your comment jives with a video I saw on you tube. If you care to view it, check out

"Spidey News From Ny Comic Con Will Shake The Foundation Of All Fans, Sources, And Websites !"

He talks about a "big change"

I'm really worried now, I really am.

Ha im watching that video right now. I think he's lying his ass off

 

[Gamma Goliath]

Why is every one getting so worked up? It's already been said this is a reboot, which means raimi films shouldn't be a factor.

 

[itsleroy]

Ha im watching that video right now. I think he's lying his ass off

Yeahh, I don't really believe him either. I guess we'll see. I have huge mixed feelings about this reboot, it could either be a complete failure or a total success.