The Amazing Spider-Man Script Re-Write

[mclay18]

The posters on the SHH! front page are just idiotic. Didn't Spider-Man 2 (one of the strongest written superhero films) have numerous rewrites? Michael Chabon, Michael Gough and Miles Millar all contributed drafts which were combined into a good shooting script by Alvin Sargent (and Ivan Raimi supposedly did uncredited on-set rewrites).

Ross has at least two different drafts of SM-4 written by Vanderbilt and Lindsay-Abaire he can work from. As to how much he'll revamp the previous drafts, it depends. He can just beef up and refine the dialogue for Tobey, rewrite different sections of the script or he can start over from scratch using cherry-picked scenes/sequences from the previous drafts.

I think people should be grateful that we have solid writers like Vanderbilt, Lindsay-Abaire and Ross working on Spider-Man 4. We could've have the "hot" ones like Orci and Kurtzman.

 

[terry78]

Shia would have been cast as Peter. Granted, back in the day I could have possibly seen him as Parker, but I think he looks a little TOO goofy.

 

[webhead731]

The posting feature on the homepage should be removed. I thought IMDB was stupid.

 

[TomPiltoff]

It's not like the script is being passed around in a desperate attempt to make it not suck. A good writer penned a script and several other talented writers will have refined and polished it. There's no reason not to be optimistic at this point.

 

[Eelectro 2]

this is great news to hear, not only is sam raimi confirmed to be directing again but the fact that they are passing the script around hopefully will make it better and better with every person that gets their turn at the idea.

now wheres the extended cut of spider-man 3??

 

[Casius--J]

As long as we get the best possible script for SM4 then I'm happy for it to go through as many rewrites as needed!

 

[mclay18]

A good writer penned a script and several other talented writers will have refined and polished it. There's no reason not to be optimistic at this point.

It doesn't always work that way (think of Terminator Salvation and Wolverine). But Raimi has creative control now, and he's working with Sony to really make this work and erase the memories of SM-3. Besides, one can look at it this way: Vanderbilt provided the foundation, Lindsay-Abaire gave it dramatic weight, and Ross is tailoring it to better fit Maguire's acting abilities.

And for those saying it doesn't have a completed script, Ross is working from at least two completed drafts (probably four if the previous two writers did a rough draft and a rewrite each). Perhaps Raimi likes the ending, but wants to make sure the rest of the script measures up to it.

 

[Carlo Comicus]

Anyway...is not a total rewrite. I remember the Michael Chabon script before the Sargent change. The difference was a lot. Not many.

 

[LegendaryCaleb]

hopefully he can help make this film go back on track and feel more like SM2

 

[The Bruce]

Interesting.

Seems like they want this story to play to Tobey's strengths

Yahoo! The Amazing crying constipated-man!

 

[venom892]

Shia would have been cast as Peter. Granted, back in the day I could have possibly seen him as Parker, but I think he looks a little TOO goofy.

Shia is totally wrong for the part of Peter.Totally wrong.

 

[Venom'sDad]

Shia is totally wrong for the part of Peter.Totally wrong.

He would have been a better fit than Tobey.

 

[Spider-ManHero12]

The posting feature on the homepage should be removed. I thought IMDB was stupid.

I second that.

 

[Spider-Fan]

Spider-Man 2 went through tons of rewrites by different writers, so I don't see reason to worry yet.

 

[SpaceWay2009]

Hm, a rewrite, huh? Hopefully, this won't take too long. Maybe a month or two.

 

[DarthDaveBanner]

Spider-Man 2, X2 and even the first Superman had dozens of rewrites and they are 3 of the best.

 

[Frodo]

Spider-Man 2 went through tons of rewrites by different writers, so I don't see reason to worry yet.

Yeah. Superman 78, Spiderman 1 and 2 all had several writers. It depends on what the finished product is.

 

[SpideyRacoon44]

The posters on the SHH! front page are just idiotic. Didn't Spider-Man 2 (one of the strongest written superhero films) have numerous rewrites? Michael Chabon, Michael Gough and Miles Millar all contributed drafts which were combined into a good shooting script by Alvin Sargent (and Ivan Raimi supposedly did uncredited on-set rewrites).

Ross has at least two different drafts of SM-4 written by Vanderbilt and Lindsay-Abaire he can work from. As to how much he'll revamp the previous drafts, it depends. He can just beef up and refine the dialogue for Tobey, rewrite different sections of the script or he can start over from scratch using cherry-picked scenes/sequences from the previous drafts.

I think people should be grateful that we have solid writers like Vanderbilt, Lindsay-Abaire and Ross working on Spider-Man 4. We could've have the "hot" ones like Orci and Kurtzman.

If I remember correctly, wasn't Black Cat supposed to be in it and weren't we supposed to have a young Doc Ock that was in love with mj? I'm glad we didn't get that.

I'm sure this movie will be great. It's cool that they are actually taking their time to make this movie to make it great.

 

[chaseter]

Oh great, another re-write

I want to read the first few scripts. Sometimes a re-write can be a good thing but not if they made bad choices...like writing parts for Tobey to play. Write the script and make the actor fill the role, don't change a character to fit an actor.

 

[Spiderine]

Hopefully they are trimming some of the worthless fat thats not needed and concentrate on the heart of the story.

 

[Reikowolf]

Peter Parker became confident because of Spider-Man.

Shia seems like the kid who uses humor to charm people. It may work if he was Spider-Man but not as Peter; too nerotic. Peter has always been written as a calm character who let's out emotion when he is really upset. I may be wrong though. Shia may have the range, I just have not seen it.

I think Tobey is a good Peter... his Spider-Man needs work though. He had moments in SM2 though.

"It's kind of itchy.....and it rides up in the crotch a little bit, too."

 

[Milu]

Tobey had some pretty amusing quips in the Spider-Man 2 game.

 

[Agent 194]

Maybe they'll NOT write...or have re-written any part that has him crying like a girl again. Or making ugly faces every few seconds. And write a movie that has him being Spider-Man a bit more. I'm kind of tired of Raimi saying that the movie is all about Peter Parker. It's not in my opinion.

 

[terry78]

i know the video game had his voice younger, but as far as Ultimate Spider-Man, I did sometimes envision him sounding like The Beef.

 

[Amon]

Maybe they'll NOT write...or have re-written any part that has him crying like a girl again. Or making ugly faces every few seconds. And write a movie that has him being Spider-Man a bit more. I'm kind of tired of Raimi saying that the movie is all about Peter Parker. It's not in my opinion.

Yeah... I would think that Spider-Man takes precedence over Peter Parker himself. Hopefully with the script re-writes we actually get a good movie this time around.