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[Tambini]

the greatest

 

[guek]

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[Servbot24]

I'll toss in another vote for Glover.

 

[sparkzero]

Get that Maze Runner/Teen Wolf kid

edit: Dylan O'Brien

Agreed, he would be perfect. He played a nerdy, funny young guy with some dramatic moments.

I want to be him in that scene ...

 

[ryseing]

Gyllenhaal or bust.

 

[CassidyIzABeast]

Should keep Garfield. Donald Glover is the only choice for a replacement.

 

[Data West]

Topher Grace

 

[marrec]

Donald Glover doing a Grant Gustin impression.

 

[mjc]

Go with an older Spidey. It's time for Jensen Ackles to get in on this.

 

[Oppo]

what about Kit Harington?

he's actually sorta short so that works

edit oh man I just pictured Daniel Radcliffe and sort of started giggling. he does fit but can you imagine the reaction

 

[guek]

If it's actually adult Spidey as rumoured, Jake Gyllenhaal or Joseph Gordon-Lewitt. Grant Gustin would also be one of my top choices but he might be off-limits due to his involvement in The Flash.

Man, Joseph Gordon-Levitt would be perfect as an older Peter

 

[Orbis Tabula]

An actual spider.

 

[Jarmel]

If they're definitely doing adult Peter, Jake Gyllenhaal is a great pick.

 

[DietRob]

I don't care in the slightest. As long as the script is good an unknown could pull it off.

 

[Camjo-Z]

pls no random black Spider-Man to be unique and trendy. Just give me traditional Peter Parker.

 

[Live Free or Die]

Garfield is out? source?

 

[Captain Pants]

Someone who can do quick wit and isn't white.

I feel like wading into this will only go bad, as people will mistake me for one of those people that takes to twitter and gets all pissed off when a previously white character is now black. That's not me at all. I'm just curious. I don't see anyone clamoring for an Indian Superman or an asian Batman. Why in particular are so many people wanting a black Peter Parker? It makes no difference to me, I just don't see similar calls for black actors when any other comic character casting is being discussed.

 

[Meowster]

That Dylan O'Brien kid would be good for the role.

 

[Oppo]

Man, Joseph Gordon-Levitt would be perfect as an older Peter

ok yeah that's my pic. dude can act.

 

[WooHooAlex]

Daniel Radcliffe

 

[jelly]

No more origin Spidey. Mature one and not some hair model.

 

[LNBL]

 

[sappyday]

pls no random black Spider-Man to be unique and trendy. Just give me traditional Peter Parker.

Miles Morales. He's the newest spider man in the comics. Also lol at it making him black means "trendy" holy shit

 

[Fury451]

Go with an older Spidey. It's time for Jensen Ackles to get in on this.

He would actually be a great Spider-Man. An older, world weary type who can still crack humor.

And he's actually a way better actor than one would think. A little cornball at times, but he sells the humor and drama on Supernatural earnestly.

 

[quesalupa]

Wesley Snipes

?

 

[sparkzero]

Garfield is out? source?

A journalist from The Wrap got an insider info. Yet to be confirmed, but likely because the press release from Marvel says "new Spiderman".

 

[knicks]

Are they seriously going to do another fucking reboot? This shit is getting out of hand. It is so stupid. We have to see Peter Parker realize he is Spider-Man yet again? Three times!?!

 

[Con_Smith]

Anybody denying Donald Glover can EAD as far as I'm concerned. Dude wants it and isn't a bad actor and is legit funny. Anyone saying he isn't bankable is pretty mad as well since tons of no name white actors have been thrown around in the thread so far that have even less bank ability than the guy from Community.

Mix it up brehs is all I'm saying.

 

[Servbot24]

Gordon-Levitt and Gyllenhaal are great choices but they're pushing it age-wise imo. Spiderman is supposed to be youthful and snarky, I have no interest in seeing him middle-aged.

pls no random black Spider-Man to be unique and trendy. Just give me traditional Peter Parker.

Sorry you think black people are a trend.

 

[Windam]

Gimme Tobey Maguire again. The meltdowns would be beautiful.

 

[Ominym]

Garfield is out? source?

It's been confirmed several times over, but this is the original source I believe.

 

[Schweinehund]

Late 20's early 30's spider please.

Don't want high school spidey.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Man I loved Garfield.

Yup, very sad he won't be reprising the role.

As for replacements, I'm drawing a blank. I can't think of anyone who I feel would be good in the role.

 

[-tetsuo-]

Garfield is gone?

 

[SaviorX]

I don't know why but this made me laugh my ass off

 

[Mikey Jr.]

Yep, old spidey is best.

Spidey that has seen some shit.

 

[kris.]

Glover would be insane as Spidey, yes please.

 

[Vice]

I feel like wading into this will only go bad, as people will mistake me for one of those people that takes to twitter and gets all pissed off when a previously white character is now black. That's not me at all. I'm just curious. I don't see anyone clamoring for an Indian Superman or an asian Batman. Why in particular are so many people wanting a black Peter Parker? It makes no difference to me, I just don't see similar calls for black actors when any other comic character casting is being discussed.

Spider-Man is faceless and could be anyone under the mask is most of the reason. It's not like Marvel is against making a different variation of Spider-Man. There's Miles Morales and they tried an Indian variation a few years ago.

It also plays into the whole outcast role. Being a nerdy white guy isn't as much of a social outcast role as it was 50 years ago.

 

[marrec]

Miles Morales. He's the newest spider man in the comics. Also lol at it making him black means "trendy" holy shit

You know! That trend of hiring black actors to portray traditionally white characters.

That trend.

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Late 20's early 30's spider please.

Don't want high school spidey.

Agreed. We don't need any more origin story for Spidey or for the majority of his villains. Introduce him as an already established character with already established villains, we don't need more...

 

[funkypie]

Danny glover. The guy pretty much made leathal weapon what it was.

 

[Akahige]

James McAvoy, but that won't happen.

 

[cirrhosis]

Lil B

 

[theWB27]

Donald Glover does nothing for me when I think of him as Spidey. Nothing at all. Also..couldn't care less about race.

If they're going for a seasoned Spidey...Jake would smash the role. He'd have no problem teetering the geek/confident role.

Also...I'm sure he'd make Spidey a little more dark. Like you know he's been through some battles.

 

[neojubei]

that would be awesome

 

[sappyday]

Are they seriously going to do another fucking reboot? This shit is getting out of hand. It is so stupid. We have to see Peter Parker realize he is Spider-Man yet again? Three times!?!

I doubt we're getting a origin story. Chances are he'll appear in one of the other films and then go from there with his solo film

 

[Slayven]

Donald Glover does nothing for me when I think of him as Spidey. Nothing at all. Also..couldn't care less about race.

If they're going for a seasoned Spidey...Jake would smash the role. He'd have no problem teetering the geek/confident role.

Also...I'm sure he'd make Spidey a little more dark. Like you know he's been through some battles.

We seen dark spiderman and he isn't what you think he is.

 

[marrec]

James McAvoy, but that won't happen.

I want James McAvoy to play everyone. One of my favorite young(ish) actors.

 

[Cloud Strife]

I think having someone young would bring some fresh air to the MCU, most of the mains are like late twenties to late thirties.

 

[-griffy-]

edit oh man I just pictured Daniel Radcliffe and sort of started giggling. he does fit but can you imagine the reaction

Dude. That's not a bad idea at all.