She doesnt look old. She looks 30, which she is. People still picture her as if she is still the girl from Scott Pilgrim which was 5 years ago. You can't have MJ as a high-schooler who is 30 years old.
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Spider-Man is Entering The Marvel Cinematic Universe
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She doesnt look old. She looks 30, which she is. People still picture her as if she is still the girl from Scott Pilgrim which was 5 years ago. You can't have MJ as a high-schooler who is 30 years old.
If Dylan O'Brien actually does end up becoming Spider-Man, this will be pretty funny in hindsight.
"They'll reboot it in five years so you'll be fine."
SmackAttack
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I know but a guy can dream right? It was more of a 'this should have happened' suggestion. I know it doesn't make sense, just having fun, not like everyone will always suggest people that make sense. If only though, if only.
I'm just excited to see how this all plays out. The characters, the villains, the cast for those characters, Spidey fighting alongside the avengers swinging around doing awesome shit. I can't wait.
lol oh shit
Bobby Roberts
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ratcliffja
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As if there wasn't enough reason to like this kid as Spider-Man. I'm totally sold.
Think I may be disappointed if they pick the other dude now...
The Outsider
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I think we're trying to avoid 30 year olds playing high schoolers.
She (still) looks great. She doesn't look like a high schooler.
Hummm.. I don't think Superior Spider-Man would make sense at all on film.
If they start early they can probably make it work.
NotTheGuyYouKill
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It was destiny.
It's meant to be
If they are doing any alternate Spider-Men it's going to be Miles.
Superior Spider-man is a (very) poor man's Kraven's Last Hunt
How so?
Well I'm not a huge fan of Dan Slott so I wouldn't be the most objective critic. Personally though I found Spock to be extremely shallow and portrayed as very comically incompetent super villain. More importantly though, while the whole incident put Peter in a really awkward place in his life upon his return, it made no major impact on him as a character. Kraven's Last Hunt is about Peter getting over a fear of death. Both have super villains assuming Peter's identity while he's presumed to be dead but Superior Spider-man made zero impact for me on the actual character of Spider-man.
DonasaurusRex
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kinda the same sequence of events if you think about it, Kraven puts spidey in a grave, puts on the suit and impersonates him to prove he's better than him.
Otto takes over petes body and then goes on to prove what he could do with spidey's power
they aren't exactly the same or executed the same way but similar idea.
Holy smokes. Please be him.
Wreck-It Ralph
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I don't really have an opinion on the kid but I hope it happens now just because of this.
There's also the fact that Kraven's Last Hunt has two compelling character arcs. Kraven "wins" by becoming what he believes is a better Spider-man. In his mind, he not only conquers Spider-man in the hunt, he conquers Spider-mans very life, bringing closure to his own and allowing him to die on his terms while having no more challenges in life. Peter conversely overcomes his fear of death by clinging to that which gives meaning to his life, Mary Jane.
What did Peter learn from the Spock debacle? That Otto Octavius was a dick and is now kinda sorta less of a dick. What did Otto learn? That Peter is a better Spider-man. Riveting.
Green Mamba
Member
No post One More Day shit, please, for the love of all that's good.
Finaika
Member
I like his original red and blue costume better.
Oh okay, but how did Kraven impersonate Spider-Man without his powers and abilities?
He literally just put on the costume and beat criminals to death. He's got enhanced speed, strength, and agility.
CreeperBlocks
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I'm sold.
The Outsider
Member
I'm going to be really disappointed if O'Brien doesn't get it. These videos I've seen have absolutely sold me on him.
Don't underestimate the power of GAF.
nintendork666
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Is the thought process on, "No Andrew Garfield," just due to the fact that they want to separate this film from previous entries or has another reasoning been made public?
Based on the leaked emails it was also that Marvel felt he was too old.
nintendork666
Member
Dude's in his 30's. That makes sense.
Glad they're changing him now though, it'll help dump all the ASM2 Spider-verse baggage.
Hahaha, I've never seen that before. I commend Josh for the effort but he doesn't really do it for me. He's also just...too short :-(
which really depresses me since he and I are the same height
Well now it has to be him.
Yup. The last time I remember a fancasting being this unanimous on GAF was Chadwick Boseman for Black Panther. I hope we're right on the money again with this one. :/
This guy is Peter Parker.
what? Folks still saying Idris
Okay real talk
I don't even like Nickelback but this was the fucking jam for me as a kid. When the credits rolled and this song played the first time I saw Spider-Man I felt so elated. It captures the spirit of that childlike wonder of heroism really well.
peanutbutterlatte
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I don't remember Boseman being mentioned once in terms of a fancast honestly.
DonasaurusRex
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only thing i could think of is when he was caught answering a tough question about a marvel role on some late night talk show and even then people were like yeah whatever so about Idris playing Black Panther....how they gonna fix the Heimdall situation???
Same here, it was the bomb. I'll forever have a soft spot for that one.
Monochromaticx
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hahah I am liking this kid more and more. I hope he does become spidey.
SketchTheArtist
Member
A short and tiny Spider-Man would be fun; he'd really look like the ''kid down the street'' right next to the Avengers.
Man... I KNOW I remember hordes of people on here mentioning Chadwick way before the announcement. I'd also like to think those were (mostly) joke posts on Idris too.