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ADDITIONAL STUFF ADDED: Casting for SPIDEY'''

Umm, no
by Criticlysm		Jan 11th, 2000
10:46:25 PM
Fraser is cool and all, but he's a bit too, I don't know, intimidating physically to do spidey. Plus I just can't hear his voice doing the Spidey one liners. Nice try I guess.
How about this guy for the role...
by IAmJack'sUserID		Jan 11th, 2000
10:52:17 PM
How about Dietrich(sp?) Bader in the role as Spidey? Go ahead and flame away if you wish, but I think he really would do well. If his stint on The Drew Carey show is any indication, I think he actually is a great actor, and could easily embody the light-hearted Peter Parker character. He's pretty well built for the part as well...
Oh, come on!
by goatb0y		Jan 11th, 2000
10:52:47 PM
Please don't use Frasier. I've enjoyed some of his stuff, and he does have some talent, but get somebody right for the job. The other guy doesn't sound right either. Do like George Lucas did in the 70's and get a no-name, level ego to star in your epic. You have a better chance of someone fitting the character. Spider-Man can sell itself without a big name actor.
Can't this guy do anything but play cartoon characters?
by Bobby Virtue		Jan 11th, 2000
10:54:17 PM
what we really need is someone who can play *comic book* characters......they're two totally different things.
Lousy Marvel to Hanna-Barbara Ratios
by Yar's Revenge		Jan 11th, 2000
11:06:06 PM
C'mon, Harry! FOUR Marvel/Spider-Man related stories and still no info on Hong Kong Phooey? I need information, casting rumors, wild speculation, anything on Hong Kong Phooey! Your spies are obviously losing their touch!
Wes Bentley for Spidey
by jay g		Jan 11th, 2000
11:08:08 PM
That's all I have to say. The guy is pretty intense so playing a geek may be a stretch, but I think he'd be perfect if he buffed up. Of course he only wants to do 'art' films, so it would take a great script and a lot of money.
Dudley do Right for SPIDEY? C'MON< Please get Real!!!
by GEEKBASHER 3.0		Jan 11th, 2000
11:08:11 PM
he's too fucking roly poly for the role!!! Shit how is he going to climb the walls? They need a lean mean machine like......uh.....at this point I give up!!! How about Jodie Fucking Foster???
BURP!
by prajadhipok		Jan 11th, 2000
11:08:28 PM
years ago, i was hoping for like Jason Patric, but he seems to old now... and John C. Reilly?? Come on, the guys a great actor but he can't pull that off. Get Vin Diesel or something!
Peter Parker/Spidey Casting requirements
by AragornJDL		Jan 11th, 2000
11:14:57 PM
Ok, here's something I REALLY hope Sony/Columbia gets right. This is crucial to the success of the Spiderman franchise. I think we all agree this needs to be a character-based movie. Focusing on anything else (i.e. special effects) will make the Spider go the way of the Bat. Which we don't want. As a frequent visitor and contributor to SpidermanHype.com's message board, I (along with other posters) have determined some of the absolutley definitive, essential elements of Peter Parker's character. These also apply to Spidey voice-overs. Note: I may leave some out and these are in no particular order. 1. Intelligence: Peter is a genius. This means he should act intelligently, which not all pop actors can do, and be beleivable. In the movie, he simply must invent web shooters and fluid. Organic ones are an insult to Peter. His intelligence plays a large role in Spidey's detective abilities and on-the-fly fighting. He never fights with brute strength, he outsmarts them. Intelligence needs to pervade his character. He could also be the valedictorian of his High School class. 2. High School: Peter needs to be in high school for a few reasons. First, it's canon. 'Nuff said. Next, it helps the franchise. Hiring an actor who'll pass as a high schooler will extend his beleivable acting range. Say they hire a 25 year old to play college (or HS!?!) Peter. In 10 years, say around Spiderman 3, he'll be 35! Uh uh. Hire a 17-20 year old, and he'll be at a good age to marry MJ. Also, if he's in high school, it will add an added dimension to his stress and over-achievement. 3. Tragic character: Peter is quite the tragic character who stands firm in the face of hardship. Ben's death makes him the hero he is. Capt. Stacey's death makes him a public enemy, according to JJJ. Gwen Stacey's death also has significant impacts on his psyche. The actor needs to be talented to be able to pull it all off. 4. Somewhat good-looking: Most people think Peter is primarily a nerd, but I don't think that's how he'd fit into a modern HS society. He'd be more of an outsider. He has to be handsome enough to attract someone like MJ. This is also helpful in inciting the wrath of Flash, giving him a motive. He doesn't have to wear dress shirts and sweaters, but he shouldn't wear Abercrombie either. He needs to come across as having tons of personal potential, but always being supressed by the likes of Flash and his own lack of self-confidence. When he becomes Spiderman, he must exhibit a dramatic change in self-esteem, becoming a big-headed egomaniac, until humbled by Ben's death. But he's still more confident in himself.
John Henson for Spidey
by lymond		Jan 11th, 2000
11:15:41 PM
Think thats his name - y'know the guy who does 'Talk Soup'. He can act and he's got the perfect dry humour you'd need to be someone who swings around in a skin tight suit spraying cobwebs everywhere. This role requires someone who can show quite a strong vulnarability element - remember, he's just a normal bloke thrown into an abnormal situation...Brendon is not that man.
Come on!
by ZakChase		Jan 11th, 2000
11:20:48 PM
This had to be posted just to get a rise out of us TalkBackers with nothing else to do, right? John C. Reilly's like 40 years old, and does anyone really want to shee Dirk Diggler's little buddy as Spider-Man?
why not take Elvis
by eddie munster		Jan 11th, 2000
11:24:25 PM
Brandan Fraser, come on people. Let's stay serious. I mean you might as well cast Ron Howard's baldheaded brother. No way !!! Fraser should do another Mummy, which rocked, and stay away from this project. Cheers
Fraser would ruin it.
by JMYoda		Jan 11th, 2000
11:30:23 PM
Now I think Fraser has talent but it seems like ever film he does has potential and ever film turns out to suck monkey dick. I'd like to know where he got balls big enough to diss TPM. Was he just upset that "The Mummy" dropped off the face of the planet the second TPM was relased? He claimed TPM had no story and terrible acting... Excuse me? He was the only person who even gave a performance in "The Mummy" and the storyline was so unorginal and unimaginitive it was pathetic. I just think like 90% of film goers he's too stupid to dig deep and discover that TPM had a very interesting multilayered story. Not to say the film was perfect but it didn't suck... Not even close. I put it on even ground with ROJ or maybe even a shade or two higher. Now "The Mummy" SUCKED...
Joshua Jackson as Spiderman !
by NormK		Jan 11th, 2000
11:32:10 PM
I mean, John C. Reilly is great, especially in his Paul Thomas Anderson trifecta, but he's too old for Spidey. Wes Bentley is hella cool, fer sure, but wouldn't Pacey Wither be just great as Peter Parker ? He's a wisecracking, lovable, goofy guy,as well as sorta kinda a geek (liek Peter Parker)
Father Geek in the third person.
by Darth Siskel		Jan 11th, 2000
11:40:32 PM
Father Geek, you keep speaking of yourself in the third person. It's really annoying to Darth Siskel. Half the time I don't know who's posting, you or Harry. As for the casting rumor, isn't John C. Reilly the caveman looking guy from Boogie Nights!?!
Max Fischer
by Rockurota		Jan 11th, 2000
11:42:24 PM
Hows about Jason Schwartzman for Spidey?
I agree, you probably should have kept this one under your hat
by moviet00l		Jan 11th, 2000
11:44:42 PM
I don't believe it for a second. Both guys are way too old. Hell, I'm still not convinced Raimi is gonna do it. He's got to get through both "The Gift" and "Hong Kong Fooey" before he can get to Spidey. It's amazing how both AICN and Coming Attractions have ignored "Fooey," I read the original script two years ago and thought it was brilliant, although Jon Peter's notes in the margin about "we need a big tarantula here" concerned me . . . Ah well. Frodo lives!
Jason Lee
by Funk4America		Jan 11th, 2000
11:45:09 PM
He would be the perfect Spiderman wisecracking delivery and skater skills, and built in comics cred from Kevin Smith association.
Now THIS is what AICN is all about, in my mind: taking risks. Ha
by Alexandra DuPont		Jan 11th, 2000
11:51:22 PM
As for the rumor itself: Hmm. I'm going to go back out on my limb and say that MATTHEW PERRY (what's that snickering sound? Hey! Stop laughing!) has the right dose of loser irony to pull off the world's greatest ironic loser, Peter Parker. Reilly has perhaps too much of this quality; Bredan Fraser, while a talented presence, has too little.
...ahem. to finish my thought, to paraphrase Sean Connery in "Th
by Alexandra DuPont		Jan 11th, 2000
11:53:05 PM
GO WITH REILLY
by IWANT2CITALL		Jan 11th, 2000
11:53:19 PM
I am a huge P.T. Anderson fan and therefore also a huge John C. Reilly fan so as mich as i think fraser is a kick ass actor Reilly is too cool to pass up.
Steven Dorf
by Funk4America		Jan 11th, 2000
11:56:03 PM
Is Stephen Dorf too old? How about Giovanni Ribisi?
Magnolia was a peice of shit John C Reilly is just plain wrong f
by Funk4America		Jan 12th, 2000
12:04:42 AM
He's too big, He's too old, and too squat. Why not think about how Peter Parker has been drawn over the years and come up with an actor who actually resembles the character that has been established in the all the comics. I really liked Boogie Nights but magnolia was an exhausting, pathetic, peice of crap. Even though Reilly was ok in it that doesn't mean you should insert hot actor name here, and expect it to fly. That don't go down smooth in Baduland.
Nick Brendan
by greengirl		Jan 12th, 2000
12:05:31 AM
ok, running the risk of yet again getting into a huge fight with that anti-nick guy Jimmy the Saint, i will just quietly add my Nicky Brendan (xander) from Buffy the Vampire Slayer should play spidey.
Jason Lee
by Evil Otto		Jan 12th, 2000
12:08:02 AM
I agree with Funk4America, Jason Lee is the perfect choice. He can still play young characters, he can deliver one liners (Mallrats), he can play a geek (Mumford), and he has demonstrated an appreciation of Spiderman (at least his character did in Mallrats). With the right script he would be sympathetic and funny as hell.
Hong Kong Phooey
by Darth Stupid		Jan 12th, 2000
12:18:13 AM
I've also seen some of the Phooey script and thought it was surprisingly good. Why does this keep coming up with references to Spider-Man? Is there some connection? I think this would be cool if they actually got Phooey made. The original show was really clever.
no on both
by Mr Danger		Jan 12th, 2000
12:21:35 AM
i am not a bredan frasier fan at all. there has to be a better choice. john reily is a fine actor, but NOT as spider man. KEEP SEARCHING. like the dissmal dolph lungren as frank castle casting, lets not F with this one please!!!
Two Matthews for Spidey?
by All Thumbs		Jan 12th, 2000
12:26:38 AM
Lillard's sarcasm and build would work, IMO, for Spidey, but right now Perry is just a little on the chunky side. Seems as FRIENDS gets older, the guys get fatter and the girls get skinnier...soon Courtney Cox Arquette will be a skeleton prancing around the set while Matt LeBlanc won't be able to leave his room without the help of firefighters. Oh man, did I just say that?
Access Hollywood Tonight - Spidey and HKP
by Zandor		Jan 12th, 2000
12:39:01 AM
Did anyone see Access Hollywood today? It did a very short blurb about the Raimi/Spider-Man/Hong Kong Phooey mess. They took the position that Raimi directing Spidey was a "What if?" and went on to mention that he recently wrestled the rights for Hong Kong Phooey away from Brian Grazer and Ron Howard's Imagine Entertainment and that it was his current pet project. The whole thing was about 45 seconds. Howard would have been a great for HKP. I wouldn't mind seeing Fincher try HKP either, but then he'd be a drug addict or something and with a dog that's just sick. I suppose that they could make the HKP and Spot characters human and then do a whole Kung Fu (Carradine's) homage. KICK ASS!!!
WHAT IN BLUE BLAZES ARE YOU PEOPLE SMOKING!?!?!
by Darth Siskel		Jan 12th, 2000
12:41:56 AM
Anyone that would even consider John C.Reilly as Spider-Man even 10 years ago, let alone today is out of their fucking skulls!! You know NOTHING about Spider-Man, and never picked up the comic once!! And Mathew Perry !?! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!! SPIDER-MAN IS IN HIGHSCHOOL!!!
Sure, I believe this one *rolls his eyes*
by Pagz		Jan 12th, 2000
12:48:54 AM
Yeah, right, I could see them possibly picking Brendan Frasier. After all, casting directors aren't tremendously bright, but even they should be able to see that this Rielly fella is WAY too old, far too pudgy and has a hairline way too far back on his head to play a freakin' 17 year old. The guy looks like his in his mid 30's. I'm sorry, But I'm not putting any stock in this rumour at all, it's too outlandish to even concievably be genuine.
What's wrong with Wes Bentley?
by riskebiz		Jan 12th, 2000
12:55:07 AM
I know for a fact that he would love to do it. And he's perfect for the part. Heck ... I know for a fact that we would love to do Batman: Year One too. But cast him as Parker. He's perfect.
Aaahhhhh... I can see it now.
by Isidore		Jan 12th, 2000
01:04:05 AM
Reed Rothchild is Spidermann!!! "Hey baby, it's your friendly neighborhood spiderman comin to slap that ass!" Oh yeah this will work.
HANK THE ANGRY DWARF AS "SPIDERMAN"!
by Uncapie		Jan 12th, 2000
01:05:25 AM
I'm there, dude!
as long as we're throwing out names
by Lazarus Long		Jan 12th, 2000
01:16:54 AM
I know how we feel about TV people on here, but what about the main guy from Roswell? Jason Behr? He plays a Parker-like character on the show, and he would appeal to those who think Wes Bentley is too "intense" to play Peter. Personally I think Wes is a great choice, but Behr would fit as well. Also, isn't the director that eventually does get signed affect who would suit the role better? Brendan Fraser would obviously not fit into a Fincher Spiderman world...
The casting process at work...
by lostoptimist		Jan 12th, 2000
01:28:25 AM
Some middle-aged white guy with a beer belly guy who has never read a Spiderman Comic sits in his office staring at a blank wall and shouts out, "Wait! I got it! George Clooney! No, wait, too old....Jared Leto...No, wait, not geeky enough...Rick Moranis...No, Wait, he's too geeky...Ewen Mcgregor...No, wait, he's British...Don Cheadle...No, wait, Spiderman is supposed to be white..." and so on and so forth...
Johnny Depp should be Spiderman
by Megane		Jan 12th, 2000
01:35:02 AM
Fraser, John C. Reilly? Hah none of those actors should even deserve the opportunnity to play such a legendary role such as Peter Parker (yes Parker only because Spidey would be played by a stuntman and any fanboy's dream for that role would be Jet-Li in the costume role). The only person besides John Cusack should be JOHNNY DEPP! Not only could he pass for someone in his early 20's, he is perfect at playing outsiders who are shunned by society for being different.(being that he is good at playing both outcasts, rebels or odd misplaced characters i.e. his various roles in Ed Wood, Edward Scissorhands,21 Jumpstreet and Ichabod Crane. Depp is also shown to hold his own in action movies and also gives great depth to his characters as well. If Sam Raimi is reading this get Depp as soon as possible, for I feel he is one of the few actors today that could possibly play Peter Parker!
*broken record*
by Lizzybeth		Jan 12th, 2000
01:46:28 AM
Just repeating my standard cry: Nicholas Brendan is the perfect Peter Parker. Say that a couple times fast. The perfect Peter Parker packs a pick of playful pathos. Work on that for awhile. Who would be dumb enough to hire Brendan Fraiser for a role like this? Don't answer that. Just look at Nic Brendan instead. That's your guy.
I got the perfect casting choice!
by Darth Siskel		Jan 12th, 2000
01:50:22 AM
ESTER FUCKING ROLL!! MAMA FROM GOODTIMES!! SHE'S PERFECT TO PLAY PETER PARKER/SPIDER-MAN!!! PERFECT!!!! SHE'S NOT YOUNG ENOUGH TO BE IN HIGHSCHOOL, OR WHITE, OR MALE, OR ALIVE!!! BUT WHO CARES!!?!?!! WHY SHOULD THEY CAST A 17 YEAR OLD WHITE MALE FOR THE PART?!!?!?!
JUDE LAW
by X		Jan 12th, 2000
01:52:12 AM
Has anybody else noticed that Jude Law (Gattaca, Talented Mr. Ripley) physically *looks* like Peter Parker? He's also a wonderful actor in his own right, and he's still up-and-coming enough to play the role without the "STAR" baggage. Anybody agree with me on this?
Hello! Somebody with Box Office Draw!
by Funk4America		Jan 12th, 2000
01:58:39 AM
What I really don't get is how people keep suggesting actors no one has ever heard of. That's all cool for star wars, but it makes me wonder if these guys are just these actor's agents or their mom because no one else has ever heard of them, why not just suggest yourself while you're at it. At least suggest someone people might have heard of, because let's face it it will probably go to the actor who wants it with the most Box Office draw.
Johnny Depp is a box office draw!
by Megane		Jan 12th, 2000
02:08:50 AM
I would'nt exactly call Johnny Depp a type of actor who is'nt a draw at the box office, heck whenever he stars in a movie it is usually the lead role and a lot of press comes in as well. Heck, if a guy can get the lead role in 3 burton movies as well as many other roles of his choice (such as the critically acclaimed Donnie Brosco) Johnny Depp is anything but an unknown name who can,t get a box office draw!
My picks are...
by Amidala		Jan 12th, 2000
02:08:51 AM
..Jude Law, Guy Pearce, or Jonny Lee Miller.
Tobey McGuire and Joss Whedon
by BrianSLA		Jan 12th, 2000
02:27:30 AM
Why not? Top notch actor with onscreen charisma. Can play high school and college. No, maybe not the most tall and physical guy but why not ? As for the Buffy guy... the guy hasn't established his movie chops yet. ALTHOUGH I would hope that Sony, once Mamet gets his script done, passes it to Joss Whedon for a once over. Whedon writes great stuff and could add some great touches to a Spidey movie.
Jude Law
by Anonymous		Jan 12th, 2000
02:37:54 AM
While I would pay to see Jude Law in just about anything, he (like many of the other suggestions) seems a bit old, yes?
Spiderman Johnny Lee
by ZekeLemans		Jan 12th, 2000
02:39:04 AM
It seems like Johnny Lee Miller can play any character in any Movie! I bet People could even agree on him playing shaft
My Humble Top 5 Spider-Men
by Edward_Russell		Jan 12th, 2000
02:51:20 AM
I will start off by saying that if Sony gets anyone but R. Lee Emery to play JJJ, I will dig Stan Lee a grave, choke him to death, dump him in the hole and watch him spin. There is but one choice for that role...the FANS HAVE SPOKEN!!!! NOW...as for "YOUNG" Mr. Parker, here are my humble choices. (1) Jason Lee (2) Nicholas Brendon (sp?) (3) Wes Bently (4) Joshua Jackson & (5) Jason Schwartzman (sp?). Again, these are but the humble opinions of a lonely soul searching for love in this cruel, cold, dark world. May The Force Be With You...Always!
Why Tobey Maguire and Nicholas Brendan will NOT get this part
by Niiiice		Jan 12th, 2000
02:54:05 AM
This may hold more true for Maguire, but the whole thing here is star power. Unless they cast a big name for the lead villain, they're going to need some kind of talent to draw in the crowds. They need an anchor to keep this big budget ship in harbor. Of all the $80 million films recently, how many starred little known arthouse flick thespians in lead roles? I'm guessing the mentality at the studios is that this is gearing up to be an action movie, thus they want an action type kind of guy, a guy audiences will want to see in fights, a good-guy-gets-the-girl type of guy. An underdog, yes, but in the Hollywood type of underdog where the geeks are still attractive. Nicholas Brendan isn't a bad choice, but his strength comes in his sardonic commenting and reacting to things in a supporting way, not carrying the action or characters by himself. Just a thought.
Jonny Depp is pushing 40
by Funk4America		Jan 12th, 2000
02:54:20 AM
He's great and all but he's a bit old he's gotta be what? 36 at least. He looks like a japanese animation, not a teenager. I Really like Johnny Depp, but I think you're wong on this one buddy
Casting Spiderman
by Perfect-Snark		Jan 12th, 2000
02:55:59 AM
I think the one thing we can all agree on with this is that Peter Parker/Spiderman is not an easy role to cast at all! Now, let me say right off the bat I'm not the biggest Spiderman fan to ever walk the Earth, but while I may not have read every comic... or even 5 comics... I'm gonna give my opinions. Ok, Brendan Frasier? to me this is a complete joke, this guy sucks a$$... pure and simple, how anybody... much less any GUY... much less any YOUNG guy could even begin to have any sort of positive feeling, or even a feeling short of bonified hate for him... is beyond me. He completely blows... c'mon, you know it to be true. It's not that simple though, I can EASILY imagine this casting happening because it's just your total typical lame hollywood maneuver to do that... cast Brendan Frasier, you know they'd love to do it. Just because of how lame it would be... let's cross our fingers and hope not, because I in fact put ZERO stock in this report due to the other name, I won't even dignify the JOKE that is Reilly mentioned for this with any kind of further commentary. So, don't cast either of these people please. Now, who SHOULD they cast? I'm not 100% sure, the best idea I've seen/had was Jude Law, so I totally agree with you X, he looks perfect... is the right age, or at least... within the right age bracket. He can emulate an American accent fine... so his nationality is no problem. GATTACA is wonderful. Also seen him in Ripley, which was alright... he was good in that, and ExistenZ which was real good, and he was real good in it... don't know if i've seen him in anythin else, but he's getting popular, his popularity is at exactly the right stage for this. I say go with him, but I still feel like there is an idea that could be more on the mark... Wes Bentley? I didn't soil my pants like many over American Beauty but I DID think it was very good, and he definately was good in it. His hair is maybe a bit dark but who cares? I think that'd be great casting, well... good casting... still doesn't feel spot on. Nicholas Brendan? eh? didn't ever hear the name til talkbackers went wild with it, so I can't say... but I'm skeptical his name is beginning to piss me off like David Fincher's and Edward Norton's... people, QUIT SUGGESTING THOSE TWO FOR ANYTHING... FIGHT CLUB SUCKED ASS. I'm not saying Fincher is without talent, or Norton isn't a very talented actor... but Fight Club straight up sucked... Why do people love dark crap so much? dark dark dark... well, i don't care how much they love it, just so long as they open their eyes and realize Spiderman should not be included in this dark shit... btw The Matrix sucked too. Can the dark crap, oh and on a final note... TPM rules, and Spiderman is not dark, get as dark with Batman as you please, but Spiderman is upbeat.
Speak ON SNARK!
by Funk4America		Jan 12th, 2000
03:05:26 AM
Jude Law is ok, but I just don't think he's got the goods in this case. I still say Jason Lee to me is hands down the best choice. It's all about the delivery of the snappy one liners with spidey I saw a comedian on this special on comedy central it was comics come home 8 or something and the last guy on was a real young guy, soo funny, he killed though I can't remember his name he would be great. He did this thing where he made fun of magicians. He was good cast him.
As much as I like him . . .
by Anonymous		Jan 12th, 2000
03:16:56 AM
I just don't think Jude Law would work in this role. His age is obviously debatable; I think he looks too old for high school, but others seem to disagree. Indisputably, though, he is far too attractive to play the socially unsuccessful Parker. Just look at him in other roles: did you see how coarse Ethan Hawke and Matt Damon both looked next to him? I wouldn't believe for a second that someone as magnetic as Jude Law were a nerd.
Why not the guy from Dawson's creek!
by J-Dizzle		Jan 12th, 2000
03:41:48 AM
Even though I'm all for Johnny Depp to get the part of Spiderman, I can't help but think of the guy who plays as Dawson from Dawson's creek. Think about it, he's a great actor, he's young enough to pass as a high school student (this is where Johnny Depp fails), he's sounds like he can pull off those cocky Spiderman one-liners, he's looks intelligent, he sounds intelligent, and he's goodlooking enough for the part, in other words HE'S ABSOLUTELY PERFECT FOR THE ROLE OF SPIDERMAN! I'm surprised no one else suggested it. But then again my suggestion could be totally wrong. And Harry, in regards to all the people who slated Father Geek, pay no attentention, they're probably the same sellouts that decided to slag off TPM. TPM RULES! STAR WARS FAN 4 LIFE!
Perfect casting
by Marshal Kane		Jan 12th, 2000
03:42:42 AM
he's been mentioned here a couple of times and i can't quite understand why he's isn't mentioned more. That Topher Grace kid from That 70's Show screams Peter Parker. He's thin, nerdy, sarcastic, the right age and a decent actor. Plus he plays well off his hot ass red headed co-star. the fact is, Spider-Man dosen't need a big name lead. It's SPIDER-MAN for the luv o' pete!!! this isn't the X-men, the punisher, daredevil or any other lesser know marvel properties. this is the BIG ONE! this is the guy from the electric company, from spider man and his amazing friends,from hostess twinkie adds. people don't have to be sold spider-man. nobody went to batman cause keaton was starring. they went because it was batman. and as for jason lee, i always thought he would make a great deadpool. nootch.
Ryalto, a few thoughts for you
by Niiiice		Jan 12th, 2000
03:44:44 AM
Why would they be "likely" to pick Nicholas Brendan? Do you even read any of the posts or does your huge ego obscure your reading. Brendan has never played in a lead role, he has never carried a story by himself. You've more than likely seen him in only one role, and it's a supporting role! Acting in a supporting role is a hell of alot different than a leading role. You're basing your entire judgement off of seeing him in ONE SUPPORTING role. And when I read that comment about "Spiderman" being the only big name the movie needs to open well, the irony of your "dumbass" comment smacked me in the face. That's displaying the same fanboy idealism you're supposedly condemning. A comic book does not have the huge fan base necessary for good box office unless its a cultural icon like Superman and Batman and face it, Spiderman is no "Superman" or "Batman" in terms of iconoclasm.
who?
by Funk4America		Jan 12th, 2000
03:46:23 AM
Who the Hell is Nick Brendan?, and yes you do need a name to sell the movie, even Spiderman, and some Tits and ass.
Seventeen magazine getting a scoop? My ass...
by Niiiice		Jan 12th, 2000
04:10:26 AM
How much you want to bet that one of their reporters was falling behind on her column so decided to get on the internet and check out one of those "movie" sites she'd heard about "what was it....ain't it cool news"....and "discover" that alot of people seem to be clamoring for Nicholas Brendan to play Spidey and presto! she gets her column right there! Ah, the magic of technology...
Give Hong Kong Phooey to Tim Burton!!!
by Robot D.O.G		Jan 12th, 2000
04:17:58 AM
Heavy Spoilers for both Hong Kong Phooey scripts ahead: There are actually several versions of the HKP script out there. Each is pretty different. One, for instance, is pretty much the same as the original show. It's ok, and kind of like that Brady Bunch movie, it pokes fun of the original show. The other script I saw that looked a lot better was this weird dark comedy in which Hong Kong Phooey is a kind of circus freak dog-man. Of course, he is superintelligent, as all circus freaks are. His real identity is this dog-man that works as a janitor in a police station(just like the show). The backstory is that he picked up kung fu in school to defend himself. Because he looked so different, he was constantly getting beat up by other kids. However, in this version, his co-workers hate him. He tries to endear himself to them by using his superintelligence to help the cops to solve difficult cases but they end up resenting him for it. Frustrated Penry (his first name also stays the same, but his last name from the cartoon,"Pooch", is actually from a schoolyard taunt)decides to use his brawn instead of brain. He uses the police's files secretly to track down all of the leaders of organized crime in the city and rub them out. Hong Kong Phooey travels in a weird flying car that he designed and hunts down the villians in their various lairs. They are the same brand of cartoony Batman/Dick Tracy villains (Tin Nose, The Grandmama)that usually pop up in comic books. As Hong Kong Phooey, he becomes a very popular but mysterious hero-about-town. Unfortunately, as Penry, he remains loathed and alone. This version is definitely NOT a kid's movie. The humor (which there is a lot of) is adult and there are some violent scenes. In sum: It's Batman if Bruce Wayne was a janitor instead of a millionaire. Raimi could pull something like this off (he did do Darkman), but really, this sounds more like a Tim Burton flick. It's dark in that sad Burton style. Plus Burton's heroes have alway been those even-a-mother-couldn't-love type heroes, that are somehow incredibly endearing to the audience. The script is designed to genrate heavy sympathy and adimiration of Penry, which is very different from the original show. In the cartoon, Penry was an insufferable boob who's cat solved the crimes. It sounds like, with Raimi's plate so full, Burton has a shot at wrestling this away. The only problem I have with this script is that it's attached to the name Hong Kong Phooey. I think the name will get butts in seats, but I'm not sure if the audience will get this version. And of course, there are the toy-makers. Studios will probably greenlight the feelgood script so they cut the obligatory deal with Galoob Toys or whatever. I don't recall an Edward Scissorhands action figure, do you? Robot D.O.G. signing off. --Metalic Arf, Metalic Arf
ETHAN EMBRY DAMN IT!!!!!!
by LUNGROCKET		Jan 12th, 2000
04:36:42 AM
He is Peter Friggin Parker...for those who don't know his name....he has been in such films as......Can't Hardly Wait (if Sony wanna keep the an actor that is apart of the Sony family then this film was theres),That Thing You Do, Empire Records, Dutch, and that terrible last Vacation outting as rusty. He has the Parker thing down pat.
Who Should Play Peter...
by Alex De Large		Jan 12th, 2000
04:48:11 AM
I think the choice is obvious...Jason Lee is the PERFECT spider man. I know he is 29, but i'm pretty sure he could pull off the younger look. If he can't pull it off, Jason Schwartzman would be my second choice. He's only 19, and he handled the wise cracking intellect perfectly in rushmore. anothing thing...Stan Lee better make a cameo (at least) or i'll be upset...he was just so cool in mall rats! and i don't care who he plays...i want to see robert loggia in this movie! =)-Alex
Hong Kong P, Spidey, and the Talkbacks
by Robot D.O.G		Jan 12th, 2000
04:48:13 AM
To answer the question of a previous talkbacker, the reason Hong Kong Phooey gets mentioned with Spider-Man is that the rumor is that Raimi is going to direct both. See my above comment for more detail on Phooey. Why are these talk backs so out of order? Robot D.O.G. signing off. --Metallic Arf, Metallic Arf
Jason Lee is the Web-Slinger!
by Dirtfish		Jan 12th, 2000
05:34:44 AM
Am I wrong or is Jason Lee related to Stan Lee? If so then its just another reason why the Kevin Smith regular should be cast.
Eddie Furlong
by Human Tornado		Jan 12th, 2000
05:58:08 AM
Ahwww.. c'mon, he's spunky, looks right, is the right age... and had his share of action in his T2 days... I'm pretty sure Cameron would go for it - instead of Di Caprio - was he still helming, considering his previous experiences with recurring actors in different movies (Michael Biehn, Arnold, that Vasquez chick and such).
Spidey
by Hix		Jan 12th, 2000
06:32:03 AM
IMHO, Jason Lee would be a treat as spidey. Everyone's slagging off Matt Perry, but the one reason to cast him would be 'cos he's got that sarcastic tone of voice going for him, so why not have him as the voice of spidey?
bankability of Spiderman name
by Lazarus Long		Jan 12th, 2000
06:58:06 AM
Niiiice, I have to disagree with you on how big Spiderman is. It may not be at the level of Batman or Superman, but honestly, the people who saw the above films weren't all comic readers either. Spiderman is #3 behind those two in terms of recognition. Also, Dick Tracy made a hell of a lot of money too, and it wasn't because of Warren Beatty and Madonna. The line's gotta be drawn obviously; people aren't going to see a Captain Marvel film for no reason, and I think X-Men might be a hard sell if they want to make any more money than Mystery Men. I don't think casting a huge star is necessary when it comes to Spidey. Raimi's gonna have a huge-ass studio behind him marketing the fuck out of this think with fast-food toys and all the works. All you need to do is cast a couple decent stars in supporting roles and you're fine. Predicted box office take: $150 mil. And I still think the kid from Roswell (Jason Behr) is a better suggestion than most anything I've read on here.
Spidey isn't a teen anymore and info on Brendan Fraiser
by Baron_Calamity		Jan 12th, 2000
08:00:50 AM
While I don't know what the movie script calls for (avoiding spoilers and all)in the comics Spider man is dang near 30 in his regular title and in the Spider-Girl title, he's in his late 40's. He hasn't been in highschool since the 70's. (flashbacks excluded) As for Brendan Fraiser, I know he has been read the script. Whether or not he was offered the role, I haven't a clue. Now my personal opinion is Brendan Fraiser weould be a good Peter Parker. He has that dopy, deer caught in headlights charm that would match Peter Parker. Parker isn't cool, or swave. However I'm not sure how he would work as Spiderman.
Casper Van Dien? WTF???
by gilmour		Jan 12th, 2000
08:10:22 AM
I always thought Casper would be the perfect choice as Ken in a live action Barbie film. Look at him, he's a walking doll!
Re: Spidey's age
by Veidt		Jan 12th, 2000
08:26:55 AM
In the current comics, Peter is supposed to be perpetually in his early to mid twenties. But if the film is going to be an origin story, then they'd have to present Peter as a high school student.
Adding my voice to the shouting
by T. Earl Grey		Jan 12th, 2000
08:59:21 AM
Okay, here we go: if the script calls for a high school-aged Peter/Spidey, we need somebody about 17, 21 max. If that's the case, I say Wes Bentley is our man. If it's set up with Peter as a college student, go with Nick Brendon. As to the others: Matt Perry would have been great about a decade ago (Have you seen how he looks lately? He's very puffy-faced), Brendan Fraiser is too good looking, John C. Reilly is just wrong, and ditto that for Casper Van Dien. I don't have strong feelings about any of the other mentions. And just for fun, let me throw in a wild card who I think would be just great: Joseph Gordon-Levitt of 3rd Rock from the Sun fame. He's a fine young actor with the right look and a lot of potential.
How about an unknown?
by Wadeo		Jan 12th, 2000
09:06:04 AM
Hey everybody, All right, so about this spidey casting, Yes X, I agree, Jude law does look an awful lot like Peter Parker. However if they're going with the fact that he's a teenager, then he's probably a little too old, he'd be perfect for Peter Parker /spider Man around 25. The same thing goes for Johnny Depp, Megane, he's just a too old. He'd probably look pretty good, although i think Jude wall would be better if it were on older spidey. And yes definitely no organic web shooter's please, he should definitely build those things by hand, since he's a scientific genius this would make sense. Please if there's a God in the comic-book heaven, don't let them ruin in this movie, And as far as the rest of the cast, there should definitely be a Gwen Staceyif this is going to be the teenage Parker. And obviously Uncle Ben and Aunt may, these characters definitely need to be portrayed by excellent actors. As far as the main villain, should be obvious to everyone, Harry Osborne and the Green goblin, I'm not certain, but I believe this is the first villain he runs into. I'd have to check my spidey files to be certain I Actually believe that might be better if they didn't go with the teenage era. This could open up a lot more possibilities for better villains, For example :Venom done with C G I would be awesome, Doc Ock of course, {did anyone catch that animation for Universal Studios, with spidey and Doc Ock on the wing of that plane?}, I thought that was done pretty well, of course for the movie it would have to be even better, but if this is a preview of things to come,then things are looking pretty good. You know who would have made a perfect Parker and spider Man, is the guy that played Charlie X on the original Star Trek, I forget his name at the moment, I know, of course now he's way too old, after all that was 37 years ago, just a thought. And if he were quite a bit younger, Michael Biehn from Terminator and Aliens, would be a perfect choice ,again he' d have to be a lot younger probably around 17 or 20. Of course these are all moot points because these people are way too old ,I really think the best bet would be going with an unknown, like they did for Superman. Well that's my 2 cents on that, talk at'cha later. Thanx, Wadeo
John C. Reilly...
by r_dimitri22		Jan 12th, 2000
09:48:42 AM
...is super cool, and I actually am intrigued by the prospect of his playing Peter Parker. It depends on when the story is set, but isn't he a little old for the role? I think he might make a good Iceman.
Bruce Campbell for the Green Goblin! Super Sweet!
by BadAshe		Jan 12th, 2000
10:59:18 AM
This is the kinda talkback that I like. People geeking over who should play Spidey. I like alot of the ideas thrown out there, but I am think they should go with an unknown. Why should they do this: No preconceived ideas of an acting style in the audiences mind. If the Dawson's Creek guy is up there, I'm gonna be thinking, "Hmmm, Pasty isn't playing Spidey right." Anyone with any level of name recognition isn't right for this. I realize that this is a huge undertaking and all, but having an unknown benefits the audience as well as the director of the film when it comes to guiding the actor. Sure, Harrison Ford was seen in American Grafitti, but Star Wars is what put him over. Same with Hamill and Fischer. I realize the comparison is shaky, but the general idea of what I am saying is there. Everyone bitches about the fact that no one takes any chances in Hollywood anymore. Here's a good one to start with. This movie will already have a huge built in fan base, and if they get Raimi I'm sure the film will be very well put together. Take a chance! Cast unknown actor guy! Oh Bruce has to play the Green Goblin! Ride the Snake!
John C. Reilly?!?
by Ellie Sattler		Jan 12th, 2000
11:06:44 AM
I'm not much into Spiderman, but from what I can glean, Spidey's a high school boy. John C. Reilly, talented actor that he is, is pushing 40. He's got a receding hairline. Wrinkles. Sounds like BS to me.
Casting Spidey
by Helldiver		Jan 12th, 2000
11:29:40 AM
Gotta be an unknown- or underknown at least. I mean let's face it, I don't think a name or non-name is gonna push or repeal people's asses outta the theather seats.. it's gonna be the howtheygonna factor.. how they gonna make him crawl up walls ? how they gonna do the suit ? how they gonna.. well, you get the idea... Oh and everything hinges on the script being good. duh... Punisher fans take note.. I mean I've gone as far as to tell people that movie has nothing to do with the comic.. just the similar name.. and as always.. Whats up with Doc Savage ??????????
HKP Scripts?
by Darth Stupid		Jan 12th, 2000
11:53:41 AM
That second script idea sounds good. Great summary, robot dog. Where can I find this script??? I can't find it on the web!!
Spidy......needs someone known but not known....get my drift?
by cain		Jan 12th, 2000
11:58:20 AM
Of Topher Grace and Conan O'Brien
by SheriffHungwell		Jan 12th, 2000
11:59:35 AM
Man, since I first heard his name mentioned, I have rooted for Topher Grace (Forman from That '70s Show) to get this Peter Parker part. He's perfect in every area for the role. He's the right age, right build, and his acting skills are unbelievable. And if it's an older Peter they want, then Conan O'Brien is a good choice. He's so perfect.
Spidy......needs someone known but not known....get my drift?
by cain		Jan 12th, 2000
12:05:29 PM
ok well spiderman and peter are two complete opposite characters...and considering things done right whoever in da costume shouldnt affect things too much.....so we need some who looky likey peter and also young enough to still be in college etc. there are obviously many hot star names linked as well as a few pretty boys.ill take a risk and give my choices... My personal choice would be johnathan Shaech (think i spelt it wrong.anyway the guy from That thing u do , Doom Generation.) he ultra cool and could carry the dodgy haircut as weve seen him do before. if da film gonna be play pure blockbuster i reckon get someone like Scott Wolf......HAHAHA if hear u laughing at me .....he can do it trust me... otherwise u gonna end up with a crop of the new boys.namely Freddie Prince Jnr, lillard, skeet ulrich (who i think would be great but hes into his drama at present)
spidey should be...
by sulu_99		Jan 12th, 2000
12:10:25 PM
just trust me on this, it's kinda like the keaton batman deal.... matthew perry would make a great spider-man--he's got the personality.... these other names, i just can't see it
This is the most important thing!
by ODELAY		Jan 12th, 2000
12:16:22 PM
The person who plays Petey Parker is probably more important than whose directing it. This will NOT be the part for Brendan Fraser or Casper, CASPER?! :( Van Dien!! It should be given to an actor who IS like Peter Parker. Not a big stud, just an average geek with potential to be a super hero. This, my webheaded friends is a very, very fragile thing. PLEASE! DON'T RUIN MY SPIDER MAN MOVIE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!
Lee or Schwartzman
by Valentine Smith		Jan 12th, 2000
12:19:22 PM
Absofuckingtively, posigoddamnlutely!!! There can only be two possible choices for Spidey. And neither one of 'em is Brendan Friggin' Frasier. Jason Lee may perhaps be a hair too old for the part, but he would be so perfect otherwise that it could be forgiven. But with no qualms whatsoever...GET JASON SCHWARTZMAN(sp?)!!!!! If you haven't seen this kid in "Rushmore" go rent it immediately! One of the greatest movies of the 90's, hands down. And they owe alot of it to that kids believable and charismatic portrayal of a Parker-esque High Schooler. Trust me. Don't even THINK about anybody else until you check out "Rushmore". You won't be disappointed.
What about Jason London?
by ODELAY		Jan 12th, 2000
12:29:12 PM
I've been thinking and thinking for a long time about this important thing. WHO SHOULD BE PETER PARKER?? Someone I would like to be friends with, someone who isn't a big dumb oaf, someone whose a Peter Parker type guy. Then after seeing all these posts I thought: What about Pink from Dazed and Confused?!! Watch this film and tell me I'm wrong, but I think Jason London is a perfect choice for Peter.
Curley Neal *Is* Spider-Man
by mrbeaks		Jan 12th, 2000
12:40:02 PM
The Harlem Globetrotter legend would spin the B.O. on his finger like a basketball. If he's not available, try that little Cuban boy, Elian Gonzalez; although, I hear he's entertaining offers to join the cast of JUDGING AMY and to replace Boomer Esiason on MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL.
Fooey Script
by moviet00l		Jan 12th, 2000
01:34:24 PM
I saw the script when it was over at Sony, before Imagine bought it. It was actually the only time I've ever actually read a script on paper. A friend of mine (who still works at Sony) knew I was a Hannah Barbara fan and wanted my opinion. To my knowledge, the script I read (or any HKF script for that matter) has never made it to the web. The version I saw was (I assume) the first one Robot DOG talked about. It ignored the various animal species from the cartoon and made everyone human, and did seem to owe a lot to The Brady Bunch movies. (The supporting characters never questioned why this maniac was running into walls and falling off buildings.) I have no idea if this is the script Raimi is working from now.
Might as well throw in my casting choice...
by CDog		Jan 12th, 2000
01:56:08 PM
Two choices. Tobe Maguire, for the perfect "geeky" Peter Parker, although the voic-over Spidey banter might be a stretch. Look at Pleasantville. It's Peter Parker all the way, although he probably feels it's a "been-there-done-that" thing. For the "outsider" Peter Parker, and a wicked sense of humor during the Spidey banter, think Seth Green. I'm not a big Buffy fan, but this guy's a good actor, and very, VERY funny. He would tear up the spidey banter voice-over. I think Frasier/Riely (sp?) rumor is misinformation in it's finest form. If it's not, it will KILL the franchise.
Smells like teen bull$hit...
by dennis		Jan 12th, 2000
01:56:41 PM
Wow. What a surprise. Nicholas Brendon for Spidey. Didn't see THAT coming. The guy who basically plays Spiderman, minus the superpowers on Buffy is suddenly a "wanted" man. Don't hold your breath. Fraser, by the way if any of you remember, has supposedly been up for Superman and Batman. Wow. ANOTHER guy who's been mentioned constantly for superhero projects...
bruce campbell for every part
by SeanS23		Jan 12th, 2000
02:40:58 PM
Have Bruce Campbell play every character in the movie. Parker, Doc Oc, Flash, Uncle Ben, Aunt May, Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane, the Green Goblin, everybody.
Magnolia, a piece of Shit????
by mechanimal		Jan 12th, 2000
02:41:27 PM
Um, WRONG!!! Magnolia was the best fil of the year you philistine. Try learning what a real movie is rather than masturbating over shit like Phantom Menace. God, I am so fucking sick of Star Wars I am going to Vomit.
Amidala!!! That Guy Pierce casting suggestion is right on!
by dennis		Jan 12th, 2000
02:56:50 PM
Only if they do an adult Parker, of course. But he'd be PERFECT! Thanks!
Who SHOULD play spiderman!!!!!!!!!
by Curt_Henderson		Jan 12th, 2000
03:08:39 PM
1) Jeremy Davies - Excellent as the weedy soldier in Saving Private Ryan. 2) Nicholad Brendon - I think he should be given a chance to "cut his movie-acting teeth" on this project. 3) Kerr Smith - Jack McPhee in Dawson's Creek, looks and acts perfectly for the role. Either one of those three... As for directors... 1) David Fincher - Fight Club's camera-shaking-fuck-your-mind- up scene and the action would fit perfectly in for Spidey Sense and the spiderman world. Plus, if, like in the cartoon, they do a Blade-hook-up, then the two worlds would interconnect. 2) Robert Rodriguez - Can handle action sequences exceptionally and can work with youthful actors (The Faculty - even if it was shoddy rip-off of The Thing and Invasion of the Body Snatchers) 3) John Woo / Stephen Norrington - Both can handle blast-the-fuck-outta-anything flicks, which are fun to watch. The down side is, the character interaction and development is low. My money is on Kerr Smith, with Nicholas Brendon as a side-kick, with David Fincher directing, only slightly more up-beat and optimistic... As for the screenplay. Give it to Kevin Smith (plot, baddies and descriptive), with help from David Mamet (intelligent dialogue) and Joss Whedon (comedy dialogue)..... Produced by Joel Silver. Dennis Farina as J Jonah Jameson.
Picks...
by BobBarker		Jan 12th, 2000
03:19:49 PM
Jason Lee. Jason Schwartzman. Giovanni Ribisi. What'shisface from Buffy. Wes Bentley needs to play Batman, which will never happen if he plays Spiderman. B'sides, we know he can do "intense" from AB...but wisecracking? I think Jason Lee is the best pick.
As I write this oh so important talkback, the hours of work pili
by bswise		Jan 12th, 2000
03:43:23 PM
The only good ideas I've heard here so far are a) Jason Schwartzman and b) Ed Furlong. That 70's Show guy?! He can't ACT! Matthew Perry!? Yeah and David Schwimmer should play Dock Ock! (You people are watching wayyyy too much TV.) Jason Lee? Sorry, but fortunately Kevin Smith has nothing to do with this. Wes Bently? Yawn... Tobey Macguire? Would somebody pleae wipe that goddam grin off his face - he looks like he is perpetually spunking in his pants. Brendon Frasier should play HKP (natch) and John C. Reilly should forever be in PTA films, but Spidey, uhhhh... no. Giovani Ribisi is super cool, but his head is too round - it's TOO ROUND! Nick Brendon, Seth Green, Freddie Prinze Jr. et al., etc., etc., etc... should be burried in a mass grave of jello at the earliest convenience.
Peter Parker
by Jimmy the Saint		Jan 12th, 2000
03:43:28 PM
The actor who plays Peter should be goodlooking enough for the audience to believe that he could get a girl like Mary Jane, but not too good-looking or the audience will not believe that Peter is an outsider and an egghead in highschool. He should be between the ages of sixteen to twenty-three. He should have the attitude; sarcastic, smart(very important!!) & a positive look towards life. He should be a good actor, because Peter has to come face to face with a wide range of emotions(fear, sorrow, humiliation, joy, love). Here are my choices. #1 Chad Christ(Gattaca & Jawbreakers) #2 Jesse Bradford(Romeo + Juliet & King of the Hill) #3 Jonathan Jackson(Deep End of the Ocean) #4 Wes Bentley(American Beauty) #5 Nick Stahl(The Thin Red Line & The Man without a Face) #6 Giuseppe Andrews(Pleasantville & Detroit Rock City) #7 Jake Gyllenhaal(October Sky & Underworld) #8 Jason Schwartzman(Rushmore) #9 Topher Grace(That 70s Show) #10 Freddie Prinze Jr.(She's All That & Down to You) Explanation- I bet some of you are surprised that I included Freddie Prinze Jr. Well, I included him because he's the only rumoured candidate I could agree with. All my other choices don't have even half the chance of Freddie getting the role of Peter Parker. He's a Spiderman fan and he would love the play the part. He's a charasmatic leading man(everybody loved him in She's All That), but could pull off to be geeky. He's athletic and currently hot in Hollywood. Sure, he hasn't given us Oscar worthy performances in the past, but with a good director like Raimi, who knows what could happen. My other choices don't really need explanation. Chad Christ looks exactly like Peter in Gattaca, worked with Columbia on Gattaca and Jawbreakers, he's young(I think), is good-looking, but could be believable as a "egghead" and he's a great actor. Jonathan Jackson is my third choice, because he's rumoured to play Anakin so he won't have time to play Peter. Lucas will probably shoot Episode 2 & 3 back to back. A busy schedule is also one of the reasons why Wes Bentley isn't my first choice. Other reasons are that he's a little old(but definatley not too old) and he said he didn't want to do action-movies. Jesse Bradford has fifthteen years of movie experience working with actors like De Niro and Ford and was excellent in A Soldiers Daughter Never Cries and King of the Hill. Nick Stahl is also an excellent actor who acted with and was directed by Academy Award Winning director Mel Gibson and was directed by Terence Malick. He has that geeky look going, but he isn't ugly. He's just how Peter looked in high school. Giuseppe Andrews is a new choice and I think he's definately someone worth thinking about for the part. He has everything the role requires and he has enough working experience. The reason why Jake isn't higher on my list isn't because of his accent, but his appearence. He isn't butt-ugly, but he's not really good-looking. Now in the past this didn't really matter to me, but I found out this is very important for the character to work. I still included him on my list, because I think he's a great young actor who already headlined a major studio production at the age of 15(October Sky). Off-beat appearence is the same reason why Jason Schwartzman isn't higher on my list. But he makes up for that with a great presence on the screen. He managed to play against a career-best performance by Bill Murray and survive. That takes talent with a capital T. Some of you may wonder why I did include Topher Grace on my list, but not Nick Brendon. The answer is very simple; age. Like I said before age matters. BTW I have nothing against Brendon personally, but I just feel that there are better actors out there who are better suited for the job. Boat Drinks! Jimmy the Saint
God no!!!
by iamdeadfish		Jan 12th, 2000
03:51:49 PM
Me and my friend made some really sick and disturbing jokes that Brendan Fraser would be cast for Spiderman. That just isn't funny!!! This man is GOD AWFUL and should NEVER be aloud to work again!!
Topher Grace DOES NOT have the right build, Spidey DOES NOT have
by Niiiice		Jan 12th, 2000
04:00:00 PM
When will you salivating fanboys get it through your thick skulls? The studios won't treat this comic property as a drama, they're going to treat as an action movie! Spiderman has a more muscular build than the average man. Topher Grace is skinny as a bean string! He's perfect for Parker, but they need an actor who can pull of nerdy and athletic at the same time! In this respect, I agree with whoever mentioned Kerr Smith. He plays the "outcast" fantastically and is also athletic. Look, when you think of an actor, you have to envision him in two different situations: as Peter Parker, the outcast photographer, and as Spiderman, doing acrobatics and fighting baddies.
He fears his fate too much, and his deserts are small who will n
by keeper		Jan 12th, 2000
04:07:13 PM
Boo-hoo, give us a break Harry. Meandering ravings and overanxious vulgarity aside, the criticism of the the talkbackers is more than justified considering AICN's lack of consistancy over the last couple of months. If you'd rather withhold an uncomfirmed scoop then let that be your paradigm, but this seemingly judicious pretense didn't seem to keep AICN from falling victim to various laughably obvious forgeries in the past. You want to play it safe? Fine, but whatever happened to following your gut instinct? Whatever happened to your common sense? Yours and Father Geek's blindingly obtuse reaction is truly baffling, and it's extremely frustrating to me (I can only speak for myself) that you should fall into this cornball, self-righteous whirlpool of sympathy! This is still a pretty great place, but it's luster is being tarnished by reluctance and these ludicrous antics. I interpreted your new year's address to mean that you would finally heed the more intelligible criticism and analyse it for what it's worth. Maybe I misinterpreted, but if not, please don't loose that spirit of reform so soon after the start of the new year!
Well, We Got Jimmy The Saint's List. Everyone Can Go Home Now.
by mrbeaks		Jan 12th, 2000
04:11:07 PM
"I bet some of you are surprised that I included Freddie Prinze Jr." Yeah, I've been sitting around work all day feverishly anticipating your list, all the while thinking, "Well, if there's one thing in this gawdarned world I can be sure of, it's that Jimmy The Saint *won't* include Freddie Prinze, Jr. on his Peter Parker/Spiderman list." Now that you've savagely demolished the carefully constructed facade I built to make sense of this puzzlingly cruel world, I don't know what I'll do. Maybe I'll post my *own* top ten list for Peter Parker! "I bet some of you are surprised that I included deceased absurdist playwright, Eugene Ionesco......"
I'll tell you who should play peter!!!
by Isidore		Jan 12th, 2000
04:48:18 PM
ME!!!! I'll give you the facts: I'm geeky, i'm nerdy, I can play highschool age, I got the crap kicked out of me repeatedly in highschool... wait that was too much information there. Hell I've even got the right build for the part, all I have to do is drop 20-30 or maybe 40 pou....Aw fuck!
Brendan Fraiser was born to play SUPERMAN not SPIDER-MAN!
by Funmazer		Jan 12th, 2000
05:23:56 PM
He's too old for Spider-man. Spider-man is a college-age geek, right? Fraiser is what, early-mid 30's? Do the math. I suppose all you comic-infested geeks will tell me that Fraiser is also too old to play Superman, based off some long-forgotten special Superman comic ghost-written by Tom McFarlane. But I think the general accepted consensus by the moviegoing public (read: NOT US) is that Superman is 30's-ish. But if Peter Parker is going to college, he should APPROACH that age. Sure, I know 90210 and those such shows have actors 10 years older than the characters they play, but a geek especially should have that 'young' look. And what is with the Buffy loving? Is the show really that good or do you all just wanna hump Gellar?
CHRIS ROCK
by Vulcan Bob		Jan 12th, 2000
06:01:04 PM
That's right, Im 100% serious. He would well, ROCK!
Brendan Frasier
by parkbeargsc		Jan 12th, 2000
06:01:07 PM
First, I think that Brendan Frasier would be perfect for Spidey. There seem to be too many people who are just looking at Dudley Do-Right and saying no way. Brendan has proved to be a good actor in movies like Gods and Monsters and he shows that he can be funny in movies like George of the Jungle. He fits the part, from the way he looks to his acting abilities. Remeber Spidey is supposed to be qwik witted. Consider this a vote for Fraier.
Spidey...
by lostoptimist		Jan 12th, 2000
06:13:56 PM
I like the idea of Jeremy Davies but I've got a feeling he, Like Heather Grhama, can't do 'light' or be quick with a quip in a comedic way. Still, I like the idea. My votetho goes for Adrien Brody. Okay, so he's Italian but so what? Did you see the way he looked in The Thin Red Line? The guy had a geeky babyface. It could work. I like John C. Reily as J Jonah Jameson and Paul Newman as Uncle Ben. There's plenty of good old bags you could use for Aunt May, like Faye Dunaway and Gena Rowlands.
Frasier/ Leo BLAH
by El Nino		Jan 12th, 2000
06:16:31 PM
I have to say that as a fan of Comics with a quite bigoted taste in actors that I am displeased with both of these choices. Frasier I feel would never do PP or Spidy justice, and would bring a whimsical tone to the movie due to GEORGE OF THE JUNGLE and DUDLY DORIGHT. He is big and oafish and not physically suited to playing Pete. Now whereas Leo has the proper physicality to tackle the part of Parker I think that his teen idol status would cheapen the movie. On the other hand Leo would provide the star power to make the movie an instant success, albeit due to throngs of horny girls.
TOPHER GRACE is a GREAT CHOICE (But not the only one, eg JOSEPH
by Drath		Jan 12th, 2000
06:46:18 PM
Topher Grace is twenty one, he's not a teen, but he looks it, and they ARE trying to get a real young guy so that he'll be in as many sequels as possible. Not enough muscle for an action movie? What tripe! In addition to personal trainers, they're sure to CG Spider-man in costume most of the time. Honestly, Spider-man may have a whole lot of muscles in the comics, but they sure as hell better not make that an important issue in this movie! It would be "spider-nipples" galore! Topher Grace, suggested several times, is indeed one of the best suggestions! I would also buy Joseph Gordon-Levitt because...well, he's been doing good in those movies I've seen him in. I don't watch Third Rock, but I understand he's barely featured there any way. But GOD am I sick of hearing Nicholas Brendon's name!!!! I love the show, I've enjoyed Xander's antics on the show, though I like him least in the cast. Brendon is Xander, not Parker. He's too...I don't, he's an asshole on Buffy. He is, I just want to slap him half the time. I know, good acting, but...its soured him to me. I can't root for him, he makes nerds look bad, like hot headed, over-agressive...sorry, forgot where I was. No really, STOP SUGGESTING NICHOLAS BRENDON!!! The answer is NOOOOO!! Don't dispair, there are other actors to choose from, really there are! Besides, Alyson Hannigan should play MJ, and Seth Green should play Flash Thompson, and Sarah herself should play Falicia Hardy/Black Cat. If we can only have one Buffy actor in this flick, I'd rather it be one of them over Brendon any day!!!
Chris Klein from American Pie for spider man
by moviehound		Jan 12th, 2000
07:05:56 PM
Say what you will about him not having enough experience but I feel he has the looks, body type, talent, and most of all he is the right age to play the part.
Well, time to fire the webline... DAMN
by Jack Parsons		Jan 12th, 2000
08:23:15 PM
I grew up with Spider-Man in the seventies. (In a strange way, did you ever think, people, Marvel comics did more to teach morality to kids than any lessons from teachers?) I've been waiting years for this flick - so here's the thinking, or lack thereof, by me. Frazier, Brendan. Someone said he's too roly-poly for the role. Um, Brendan is so cut you can bleed by glancing at him. His physique ain't a problem. Sadly, considering, he's just a tweak too old for it. As for the flick, I had always (cue dreamy music and wavy effects) pictured the period of the early to mid 1960's as the perfect time frame, just like the comics started. Peter is a teen-ager, a bit of acne (Stan Lee described him thus in an interview once), an-almost-good-looking kid with no self-confindence. He's dressed by his elderly aunt, so clothes are a bit of a problem for him. He's a genius, and a scholar. He has almost no social skills. He's, oh, 14? 15? 16? Call it 15. He's a geek, a '63 model. He shouldn't be buff: thin and 5'-9" should do it (he was always "Shorty" to the super-villians). He's pencil-necked! He wears white socks and brown shoes. Of late, just as a brainstorm, it occurred to me that he was raised Jewish... no reason, it just seemed to fit NY and his quiet nature and strong family. He's a NICE guy, and we all know what happens to those. The image of Spidey swinging through 1963 Midtown over all those old cars, men with hats in the street, ancient TV sets in the store windows... Thanks for the time, happy web-slinging.
there can be only one Hong Kong Phooey
by Yar's Revenge		Jan 12th, 2000
08:43:49 PM
Movietool, I have not seen the "light" HKP script you're talking about. I've only seen the dark comedy version that was floating around the web. I had heard there were other versions though. I actually have no idea which is "real." It's possible there are some fake treatments and scripts out there, like before Scream 2 came out. However, I hope the version that robot DOG wrote about is the definitive one.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt
by Buzz Maverik		Jan 12th, 2000
08:56:06 PM
I've said it before and I'll say it again, this guy is the perfect teen Peter Parker. Whoever it was that said Wes Bentley and Topher Grace also had good ideas. I'd be happy with any of those guys as Peter Parker. If you're casting a college age Spidey,you can't do any better than Toby Maguire. And to whoever said Chris Klein from American Pie, I'd say he's the wrong type. Jason Biggs from American Pie is more the Peter Parker. Lem Dobbs, best screenwriter alive, should write the script.
This is lame....Drath your post was really dumb
by Niiiice		Jan 12th, 2000
08:59:44 PM
People keep suggesting the same actors over and over, without giving any reasons except "I like him" and "build doesn't matter because they're going to CG spiderman"...Did I really read that right?? What a steaming pile of ignorance! "They sure as hell better not make (muscles) an issue" in the movie? Why, what are you going to do to them if they do? Oh, and I suppose they're going to CG Spiderman during the fight scenes as well, huh? Get this: Topher Grace will not draw in the female crowds or action fans because no one wants to see a 98 pound weakling fighting off bad guys!
Peter Parker & ages
by JeffLynnesBeard		Jan 12th, 2000
09:31:29 PM
I think everyone agrees that the guy who was born to play Peter Parker
To hell with Spider-Man, let's see a big screen version of "Elek
by cinematt		Jan 12th, 2000
09:55:44 PM
To hell with Spider-Man, let's see a big screen version of "Elek
by cinematt		Jan 12th, 2000
10:09:20 PM
Oops, sorry for posting twice, damn return button! Spider Man the movie is passe', you know what people REALLY want to see? A big screen version of the Classic Krofft Action Series, "Elektra Woman and Dyna Girl!" What? You don't remember EW&DG? It starred a then unknown (and still unknown) soap actress by the name of Deidre Hall and a jailbait hottie named Lori Strangis as basically Batman and Robin with tits! These two babes had no powers, just their Elektra Comps do-hickeys on their wrists that would produce hilariously bad special effects. Their villains looked like leftovers from a Joel Schumacker fag fest with names such as Ali Baba, Glam Rock and so forth. Sure it was crap, but isn't 99.9% of everything Hollywierd puts out these days? Tell me the land of LA LA does anything worthwhile and I'll call you a liar. SO! Lets start casting for Elektra Woman and Dyna Girl the movie, shall we? Here's my ideas: To Direct, get Joel Schumacker, now he'll have a reason to put nipples on the outfits! To Star: How about for Elektra Woman: Pamela Lee, or Michelle Pfeiffer, or Heather Locklear or Sharon Stone? And for the teenage sidekick jailbait, you need somebody who will A: haul in the pimply faced pre-pubescents and B: would look DAMN good in spandex. So, for Dyna Girl, how about: Britney Spears, OR Christine Aguillar OR Sarah Michelle Gellar OR Neve Campbell! My money is on either Britney or Christine, so that besides running around in their form fitting costume they can also croon those ever popular lyrics to the theme song. You all remember them, sing along now: "...Elektra Woman and Dyna Girl fightin' all evil deeds each writes for a magazine hidin' the life she leads... Elektra Woman and Dyna Girl! Summoned to Elektra Base by the Elektra Comps they wear Lori and Judi dare to face any criminals anywhere Elektra Woman and Dyna Girl!" Here you go you Hollywood bastards, here's your next cash cow, come milk it. I'm out.
The problem with "faithful" movie adaptions is...
by Darth Stupid		Jan 12th, 2000
10:22:33 PM
that there really is no such thing. You have to remember that comic books and movies are entirely different formats. Spider-Man has been in publication for years. There are THOUSANDS of Spidey stories to be told and a million ways to tell them. That means that where the story begins (whether Parker is in high school or college) is going to be the director's call. Just don't get bogged down in which stories HAVE to be told. There are a bunch out there and they may not all get told or maybe not in the sequence you want them. A film like this in under a tremendous strain to cover a lot of ground in just 2-3 hours. With that in mind, understand that the "right" person to play Spidey/Peter Parker is whomever the director (whoever that ends up being) decides works best with his/her vision. Rarely is a film adaption of a character from another medium a 100% accurate rendering. Of this actor orr that, you say: "He's too young, he's too fat." Hell, there could be multiple Peter Parkers in one flick. Rembember in Superman, they used a different guy to play young Kent. Also, try and have the confidence that if the director is Sam Raimi, and he does choose Brendan Fraser, he will know what he's doing. Give guys like Fraser and Leonard DiCaprio (oh what a difference an "O" makes!) a chance if they are selected. This may not be the Spider Man you had in mind, but GUESS WHAT? You probably won't get to see that guy. And if the movie version ends up being totally lame, be glad that you still have your precious funny books to look at!
Lem Dobbs is NOT that great a writer...
by lostoptimist		Jan 12th, 2000
10:38:51 PM
Just what the subject says. Proof? Kafka. Admittedly it was interesting...An interesting failure, that is. And it would've been much worse if it hadn't been Soderbergh directing it. I'd give the man brownie points for at least making a serious stab at trying to translate Kafka to screen but what with the artistic success of 'Character'...Anyhoo, Spiderman news, right? Fuck that. Gimme my Fincher directed Daredevil movie.
My Casting Choices
by Ghoull		Jan 12th, 2000
10:49:13 PM
Spiderman: Wes Bentley if Raimi tries to go for a darker, angrier Spiderman or Jason Lee (I know he's too old but the entertainment industry has been casting 30+ year olds as HS students for years) if Raimi decides on a light-hearted web-slinger. Mary Jane: The red-head from That 70s Show. She's hot, she's looks young, and she's got red hair...what else does an actress need to play MJ? Flash Thompson: I think pretty much any "teen heartthrob" could play this role. James Vanderbeek, Freddie Prinze, even the dreaded DiCaprio. They'll get the teenage girls into the theaters, at least. And then we can all have a good laugh when Spiderman dishes out a well-deserved ass-beating to the smarmy punk. J. Jonah Jameson: Al Pacino. You know that shot of him bellowing incoherently at the top of his lungs that they've been showing in the Any Given Sunday ads? Just add a flattop and a Hitler mustache. Doc Ock: Kiefer Sutherland. Just take a look at his mad scientist from Dark City. It's not really the way that Ock's portrayed in the comics, but it'd still be fun to watch. The Green Goblin: Gabriel Byrne. I'm not sure how well he could do the cackling psychotic stuff, but I'm pretty sure he could do the "businessman with a deep, dark secret" material pretty well. Venom: Bruce Campbell. I can see him forming one of his symbiotic hands into a chainsaw even as I type this...hee hee.
R. Lee Ermey as J. Jonah/Jake Busey as Eddie Brock!!!
by decadentdave1		Jan 12th, 2000
11:13:25 PM
Yes, the drill sarge from Kubrick's Full Metal Jacket IS J. Jonah Jameson! He has the look and the attitude to boot. My alternate would be Dennis Farina (the Captain from the Mod Squad movie, was also in Manhunter, Miami Vice...etc) Jake Busey IS Eddie Brock... can't wait for Venom!!!!!!!!!! Dina Meyer (Starship Troopers, Devil's Advocate) for Mary Jane anyone?
For all you Topher Grace fans...
by Niiiice		Jan 12th, 2000
11:48:33 PM
Check him out tonight (Wednesday) on the Tonight Show...
other choices
by Marshal Kane		Jan 13th, 2000
01:04:56 AM
while i still stand by favorite, Topher Grace, as Parker Niice has made some valid points regarding the casting of skinny young "nerds". but i do not think that peter must be packed with muscles. this is just plain wrong. how would some high school nerd, who had nothing going for him until his accident, really develop the body of a greek adonis? it just doesn't make sense. on another note, although i favor grace above everyone else, i do have to admit that ethan embry, as suggested above was always my close second choice. in fact, i think he might be the better choice, given his experience with films and the recognition he's likely to have following Can't hardly wait (i can't remember if this did well at the box office or not, but he was about the only thing that kept me interested in the picture, besides the hilarious seth green) finally, though it's just a pipe dream: i would really like to see Stan Lee as Jameson and Ditko( if he's still alive, anybody got the word on that yet?) as uncle ben. or the reverse. anything to give credit where it is due. and even though it's completely unrelated to the Spider-man picture : Jason Lee as Deadpool!
I never thought I'd say it but Freddie Prinze Jr would actually
by Funk4America		Jan 13th, 2000
02:31:07 AM
Freddie Prinze Jr. is a huge teen star did you see the numbers on She's all that. It did like 60 million+ domestic he's got the look he's kind of skinny and I'd believe he lives with his aunt may
Uh'uh! NO!
by D12-Beowulf		Jan 13th, 2000
02:33:37 AM
Aight. I ain't 'bout ta see no damn Brendan Frasier ruin dis role f'me, aight? He ain't right for da role, yo. Too much o'dat square jaw action, y'know. NEITHER am I gonna be seein' Peter Parker in damn high school.... What da hell do dey want, Spidey 90210?! I mean, can studio peeps be DIS STOOPID??? I mean, straight.... LAME. ASS. Das like sayin' Vanilla Ice's comeback as a wanna-be Korn playa was a GOOD THING! Uh'UH! No, I ain't havin' nun'o DAT. I mean, it'd be aight if dey straight do da high school scenes and den fast foward to da present. Dat'd be cool. But, ay. Yo, Marv'l. Wake up. Batman da franchise straight took a dive because o'stoopid folks, aight? Time ta get nice wit da brain cells an' actually GITT'N DEM OUTCHA ASS an' start usin' 'em. //dj-7lp
The hell? Freddie Prinze?
by Niiiice		Jan 13th, 2000
02:42:12 AM
I thought the overwhelming sentiment of talkback was the push for the "nerd" look in an intense effort to avoid the kind of "pretty boy that would be a nerd only in the movies" kind of actor that the studios will most likely go with. It's true that he'll take care of the teen female demographic though.
Magnolia was a boring cheesed out waste of actors, that pretends
by Funk4America		Jan 13th, 2000
04:45:42 AM
magnolia the best film of the year? PUH-LEASE!! talk about vomit inducing that, "everybody hurts" lip synch to a vacuous Amy Mann song made the theater reek of putrid cheese. You could cut the pretense with a knife. The ending was just too ridiculous, and even though the actors were good, it seemed like every scene was a sophmore acting class, WAY OVERDONE. UTTER CRAP!!!!!!
Nicholas Brendon? To Quote Alex Trebeck, "I'm Sorry, That's Inc
by Alex De Large		Jan 13th, 2000
04:56:57 AM
what a great cast this could be. i know she passed away 5 years ago, but i always pictured jessica tandy as aunt may. my other choices: hs spidey-jason schwartzman or topher grace college spidey-jason lee (just a note to the poster who said this wasn't kevin smith, so we can forget about him...he's only been in 3 smith films, the majority of his roles are in other pictures...sorry, i just had to get picky) was BORN to play this...but if that can't be done, ethan embree could pass off the older peter. green goblin-kevin spacey...maybe bruce, who has to be in it one way or another gwen stacy-i keep thinking of winona rider in edward scissorhands... kingpin-eric cartman...can't you picture it?! 'respect my fucking authority!' as he smacks spidey in the shin with a stick must haves regardless of their role: malcom mcdowell (he can still play a BAD ASS villain), stan lee, bruce cambpell...and my one final choice...keaun as peter parker! wait! hear me out! just imagine...the first time he climbs up a wall...'whoa.' sigh...i've lost my mind-Alex
MAGNOLIA IS THE BEST MOVIE SINCE PULP FICTION
by NormK		Jan 13th, 2000
08:34:03 AM
Saw it for the second time yesterday, was completely moved again, and fascinated by PTA's brilliant work. I cried 4 or 5 times for God's sake ! Call 1-877-TAME-HER for more.
The name is "FRASER"!
by sozment		Jan 13th, 2000
08:48:04 AM
So, I'm new to the board, but as I read about the casting for Spider Man, I was overwhelmed at the "dissing" of every star mentioned for the title role. Come on people, all of the actors mentioned are wonderfully talented people and you all should relax and see how it turns out. I am a huge Brendan Fraser fan. He proved his magnitude of talent in Gods and Monsters. The Mummy was icing on the cake. However, and it's a BIG HOWEVER, I agree he is not right for Spiderman. Now before you think I've turned traitor to my very favorite actor, let me finish. I think Brendan has way too much talent to be wasting it on yet "another" cartoon (Ok, comic, whatever) character. You can say what you may (and I'm sure you'll flame me from here on), but Brendan is very versatile and can fit into any type of role offered to him, be it a dramatic role (Gods and Monsters), a dashing hero role (The Mummy), a simple love story lead (Still Breathing)or yes, a cartoon character (George of the Jungle). BUT... the fact is, I feel that if he does yet another cartoon role, he will be doing major damage to his career. Dudley just about finished it! Brendan, I know you read these columns. Take heart Man! You have way too much talent to even consider this role. My advice... pass it on, if you're offered the role. Ok, I've had my say and I appreciate you all listening. :-)

by Funk4America		Jan 13th, 2000
02:32:55 PM
hey if you liked magnolia so much that's great, I thought it was a horribLe peice of cheese. I really don't see the pulp fiction comparison. If you want to go see a really good movie and have a good cry I really liked Cider House Rules, but the best drama of the year and the best film was hands down American Beauty. Magnolia is NOTHING in comparison
Listen people.
by Isidore		Jan 13th, 2000
03:32:20 PM
We've got to get out of this high-school/college age rut that we're in. They will do this movie hopefully with the intention of making a film people will enjoy, including the fanboys who have every spidey comic since 1972. This could be an incorrect thought i know. My guess is that they will play him as a twenty something and do flashbacks to explain stuff. Get over it. If they have the audacity to make Tom Hanks play a highschool age Forrest Gump then they will do what they wish with spiderman. I say take some unknown guy off the streets of LA possibly the national/robertson area at 4:00 sunday afternoon and make him a star! I'm waiting!!!
Actually Guy Pearce is better for Superman...
by Superman#1		Jan 13th, 2000
03:45:38 PM
He's my pick for Superman. As for Spider-Man I say the kid from "Cider House Rules" is great for Parker. He has that mild-mannered, average looking person qulaity and he seems like an alright actor.
Tobey
by Funk4America		Jan 13th, 2000
04:55:33 PM
Tobey McGwire is a really good actor, but I don't think he's got the stuff to pull off sarcastic funny one liners
I'd gofor Topher
by SheriffHungwell		Jan 13th, 2000
05:30:34 PM
Who says Topher can buff up a bit after he's given those superhuman abilities? Face it, he's PERFECTO. As is Conan O'Brien
Sozment's Remarks
by ilandr		Jan 13th, 2000
05:55:08 PM
Absolutely right on the mark. Where's Brendan Fraser's talent? School Ties, Passion of Darkly Noon, Twilight of the Golds, Still Breathing, Gods and Monsters. Yeah, I know, he did Dudley, but even the best actors make bonehead decisions. Could he do justice to another comic book character? Yes. Hands down, he's the best actor of his generation, but that doesn't mean he should do it. Spiderman is definitely one for him to pass on. As evidenced by many of the opinions already expressed here, Brendan has some work to do dispelling misconceptions about his abilities. He needs a good drama, not more cartoons.
News Radio
by raindog5		Jan 13th, 2000
06:29:13 PM
Come on now people have we all gone mad. The true spidey should be none other than the multi talented ANDY DICK
Age of PP
by El Nino		Jan 13th, 2000
06:35:18 PM
Now I agree with everyone who is saying that the actor who is picked for the role of Pete must have the look of a collage student. But all you people who keep bringing up the actual age of actors need to realize a few things. First, JLB was right when he pointed out that Mike Fox was 30 min BTF3 but you have to realize that he could almost still pass for a teen, all because he LOOKS young, and that is what counts. A subpoint to that is that the age is completely relative, if the actor could pull off the youth when placed next to Aunt may or JJJ then it is all good. I had another point but have forgotten it, shit!
SCOOP! SCOOP!
by Solidus420		Jan 13th, 2000
07:37:30 PM
spidermanhype.com has reported that Fincher might not be out of the race for Spider-man director yet. Rumor has it he's in negotiations for a "high-profile movie" Oh yeah, John Woo is all but out! ANother scoop for me... I feel so happy!
Spider-man's educational background
by SethShandor		Jan 13th, 2000
08:09:33 PM
Casting, casting, casting...and not a script to read. Folks... Peter may be in high school, he may be in college....we don't know, we haven't read the script. Even going by Cameron's "scriptment" won't work. So ANY casting complaints about the age or how young/old an age the actor can pull off are MOOT. And franky, if they find a great actor whom they really want, they could adjust the script easily enough. Honestly, there is nothing in high school that couldn't be tranfered easily enough to a college setting and visa-versa. I'm just hoping for a good supervillian. I'm also pulling for homemade web-shooters, instead of organic "in the arms" shooters. Two other points: ONE:I have never heard of a Hong Kong Phooey until these boards. Guess I'm outta touch. Could be cool, after all he's the # one super guy. and TWO...who are the idiots who anytime a superhero movie is being bandied aroung always brings up Caspar Van Dien's(sp?) name? The guy can't out act a rock. He would be awful as ANY superhero, whether he"looks" the part are not. Give me an actor that doesn't quite look the part, but can act and give his own spin to a pretty boy lunkhead anyday. Ditto this arguement for Denise Richards.
Freddie Prinze, Jr
by ick		Jan 13th, 2000
08:52:35 PM
Why is it people cringe at the sound of his name for Peter Parker? He's only 23, he's made a career out of playing teenagers, he has a black belt but most important of all, HE READS THE FRIGGIN' COMIC!!!!! He'd actually take the role serious. He's not a bad actor, in fact, he's better than most "hotties". I'd love to have him as Parker. With all respect to Van Dien, he's much better suited for Captain America. In fact, I wanted him for Cyclops. But back to Freddie. He'd do it for the love of the character, not a paycheck.
"Hold the phone Chuck!" "I've got it...tuna fish..."
by SheriffHungwell		Jan 14th, 2000
04:12:37 AM
I like Topher Grace in case you haven't heard, but I still can't shake the idea of Conan O'Brien as Peter Parker out of my head. He looks like Peter Parker, he could be made to look like a college guy, and he's got that wisecracky voice. The idea is so hilarious it works!!
JEREMY DAVIES for PETER PARKER
by KidSampson		Jan 14th, 2000
10:58:35 AM
A bad-ass in costume or CGI for Spider-Man. That's what I'm thinking. KSamp.
CASEY AFFLECK!!
by Penance		Jan 14th, 2000
01:03:31 PM
Casey would make a PERFECT Spidey!! And as it is a Raimi film, what about Bruce Campbell as J. Jonah Jameson?????
Yo soy senior disagreable
by El Nino		Jan 14th, 2000
05:46:34 PM
Now Penance, I agree that it would kick ass to see Bruce Campbell in a Spidy movie or any comic movie for that matter. I love him. But I could not see him JJJ. I can see him as the cranky as hell cigar smoking editor, and I know Seth made the point that age is "moot" but Bruce is not nearly old enough to pull of this veteran reporter. Bruce would make an excellent Eddie Brock if Venom is settled on as the Villain or if a bit of dramatic Irony.
Nicholas Brendon
by Giancarlo		Jan 15th, 2000
10:10:58 AM
I've seen Buffy a couple of times and I can't see this guy playing SpiderMan. John C. Reilly, guys its a joke, Tobey Mcguire can act but is too short, Wes Bentley: I prefer seeing him playing a young batman, Brendan Fraser doesn't look the part, Chris O'Donnell no comment. What we need is a young actor because Peter just got out of high school in the movie. My choice is Matthew Lilliard because the kid can act, he looks young and he's a good damn smart ass just like Peter Parker.
Brendan Fraser is too tall
by chesterbeanbag		Jan 15th, 2000
02:31:33 PM
Hes too tall for spiderman. Peter Parker is defined by his curly hair, which Fraser does also not have. Brendan Fraser provokes tedium and fidgeting.
Bentley--Is that your final answer/HPK 2000
by Yoda's Skul Hole		Jan 16th, 2000
10:47:47 AM
Only WEs bentley has the intensity to pull of a serious spidey movie--Brenden Frazier's slack jawed grin would debase it to another Dick Tracy, or worse, Howard the Duck. As for Hong Kong Phooey, I read in the September issue of Select that a Hong Kong Phooey movie had been kicking around the studios since the Flintstones movie came out, but as a treatment. Maybe that is why noone can find the script. The article went on to add that Johnathan Richmond of Mondern Lovers had been approached about possibly doing the music (ala his work in SOmthing about Mary) if the movie ever got made.
spider-man movie casting
by mitch buchannon		Feb 10th, 2000
03:17:13 PM
Not so sure about this Raimi thing, although it could and hopefully should work. When it comes to casting the lead role, Nick Brendon is the man. He's sarcastic, athletic and not too tall, and according to my female flatmates, he's attractive in a geeky sort of way. Fraser and Reilly can go fuck themselves, or each other. Kevin Spacey HAS to play the Green Goblin, no two ways about it. And moving onto another comic book related subject, someone should lock up the idiot who's courting Nic Cage for "Superman Reborn" and just hire Paul Gross from the old TV show Due South. The guy is the absolute image of Kal-el and virtually played him without the super powers on all four seasons of Due south.
ED NORTON FOR SPIDEY!!!
by Mr.Shufflebotham		Feb 16th, 2000
12:57:51 PM
PERFECT FOR THE ROLE!!!!
Frasier Crane for Spidey?
by Mr.Shufflebotham		Feb 16th, 2000
01:02:22 PM
No Brendan Frasier would be okay as long as he doesn't open his mouth. He had a really bad script in the mummy. That movie would have been great, but let's face it, the average American movie goer is an idiot who eats that stuff up and recommends it to his friends.
spiderman casting
by Bazman		Apr 27th, 2000
06:10:13 AM
Tobey Maguire would play it nicely. So would Chris Klein from American Pie and Election. And I also think Scott Wolf from Party of Five and White Squall would play it nice too. Feedback folks. Have I made a good choice or bad choice?
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