Martin Sheen In Negotiations to Play Uncle Ben in Spider-Man

Yes Yes a million and one times yes.

" @Luthorcrow said:

I find it really comical how trendy it is to bash Sam Rami's run on Spiderman.  It's really unjustified and just smells of fanboyism going a little too far.  There plenty of problems with the last film but first two were gems.   Aunt May has been right around 60-70 since I was buying Spiderman for $.20 an issue in the early 70's.

Just because a whole lot of people bash Raimi's films doesn't make those reactions trendy. It's fine if you think the first two were gems. I'm of the opinion that all three were horrible.   And that's exactly what I'm saying about May and Ben being aunt and uncle in their 60s-70s to a teenage boy. Sure it's been that way since Spidey's inception, but we're not in the 1960s anymore. Making them younger won't take away from their roles in Peter's life. All it will do is not make them look like grandparents. I think their Ultimate versions are perfect. They're not too young nor too old, but in between. They're "hip" and with the times. "

" @difficlus said:

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This has nothing to do with the thread, but that is adorable. "

I hope this time Sandman is not involved in killing Uncle Ben. Even though he didn't actually killed him.

" @Adam Michaels said:

" Aunt May and Uncle Ben were created in a time when grown-ups were depicted as old folks. At least that's how I see it.  The Spider-Man comics and the Raimi devastation of a film franchise made made me feel like it was Peter Parker and his Gramma May and Grampa Ben. After all, Pete's in his teens. He's still in high school. It makes no sense to me having an aunt and uncle who look anywhere between their 60s and 70s... "

I find it really comical how trendy it is to bash Sam Rami's run on Spiderman.  It's really unjustified and just smells of fanboyism going a little too far.  There plenty of problems with the last film but first two were gems.   Aunt May has been right around 60-70 since I was buying Spiderman for $.20 an issue in the early 70's. Let's face Jessica Tandy missed her calling because she would have been a perfect Aunt May. As for Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben, this first really bad casting for this film.  Hopefully they end up picking someone else.  First off Sheen is not Uncle Ben by a long mile.  Let's face it he is too much of a pretty boy and for the since Wall Street Sheen has not turned a none hammy performance.  I can't think of the last time Sheen was either good in a film or watchable (keep in mind you can be plenty watchable and still bad, i.e. Michael Cain in a bad film).  Since that travesty called "Spawn" I just can't take him seriously as an actor anymore.  The man has been coasting his name and former glory longer than anyone.  Sally Field on the other hand would do a fine job.  Again, it is definitely glaming the character up because the original Aunt May never looked that good but she has the acting skills and great comedic timing.  The more I think about Uncle Ben being in the film meaning it is going to be another origin story really depresses me.  By this time everyone knows that story already. It's one thing to reboot and rewind but do we really have to retell that again?  Please keep Ben to a flashback.   "

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Greeeeeaaaaaatt looks like were doing the origin story again.....*sigh* 

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Good choice

Sally Field would be awesome!
Charlie Sheen to for that matter.

I could see that happening.

I would prefer it if they had Cliff Robertson again. He was perfect in the role, and he looked a LOT like my own grandfather who passed away when I was little. What's even weirder. My grandfather's last name was Robertson as well. No relation as far as I know. 

@xerox-kitty said:

" Nuts, that makes it tempting to see something I didn't care about... "

Nuts, that makes it tempting to see something I didn't care about...

Well, with great powers come great responsabili- OUCH! Sorry! I had to say it! Put that hammer down!

" @difficlus said:

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This has nothing to do with the thread, but that is adorable. "

They could nearlyu get stan the man to do it.

Martin Sheen would be a great presence to play a supporting role in the story. A lot like Michael Caine being a terrifiic star to play Alfred in the latest Batman adaptation. Caine gives Alfred more of a role model feel than just a loyal servant. Bruce has to answer to Alfred sometimes to justify his actions. In other words, Bruce can't B.S. Alfred, and Michael Caine makes you believe that. I think Martin Sheen's presence will carry the same fatherly weight in the Uncle Ben character, much like he did as Charlie Sheen's father in "Wall Street." I hope he is actually cast in the film.

Just one question.  What are negotians? 
 
 
   -Squigiman

FUCK YES. I love Martin Sheen with every ounce of my being.

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Greeeeeaaaaaatt looks like were doing the origin story again.....*sigh* 

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I find it really comical how trendy it is to bash Sam Rami's run on Spiderman.  It's really unjustified and just smells of fanboyism going a little too far.  There plenty of problems with the last film but first two were gems.   Aunt May has been right around 60-70 since I was buying Spiderman for $.20 an issue in the early 70's.

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The original actor and actress (Rosemary Harris and Cliff Robertson) playing those two roles were perfect. I'm going to laugh and probably shout out a line from 'Forest Gump' during the movie if Sally Field plays Aunt May. On the other hand, I might enjoy watching Martin Sheen get shot and... oh wait, you said MARTIN Sheen. Damn... I was hoping for Charlie Sheen!  ;)

" Aunt May and Uncle Ben were created in a time when grown-ups were depicted as old folks. At least that's how I see it.  The Spider-Man comics and the Raimi devastation of a film franchise made made me feel like it was Peter Parker and his Gramma May and Grampa Ben. After all, Pete's in his teens. He's still in high school. It makes no sense to me having an aunt and uncle who look anywhere between their 60s and 70s... "

Martin Sheen seems perfect but I don't know about Sally Field.

 Starting over with the whole origin story again is a really bad idea.  Seriously, if there's anybody who doesn't know the basic origin story by now, the person sitting next to them in the theatre is bound to.  

 Hopefully, it'll just be a quick flashback.  Peter's nightmare or something.  

 Nice pick on the actor.  I like it.      

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The casting for this film just keeps getting better. 

Aunt May and Uncle Ben were created in a time when grown-ups were depicted as old folks. At least that's how I see it. 
 
The Spider-Man comics and the Raimi devastation of a film franchise made made me feel like it was Peter Parker and his Gramma May and Grampa Ben. After all, Pete's in his teens. He's still in high school. It makes no sense to me having an aunt and uncle who look anywhere between their 60s and 70s.
 
I think casting actors to depict younger versions of the characters is a plus for me. Which is why I always enjoyed reading Ultimate Aunt May more than regular Aunt May (as lovely as she can be).  
 
And I think that's something Marvel has a great advantage of. They have their Earth-616 universe with all the great stories over the years. But they also have the very successful and awesome Ultimate Universe to work with. They have the opportunity to take bits and pieces from each universe and mesh them together to make one great movie with (as well as TV series). 
 
Only problem I have with this upcoming reboot is that it's still under Sony/Columbia. I don't know if and when and how, but I want Disney to pursue this franchise aggressively to get them under the Marvel Studios banner.

sounds good

Oh ok, I thjought was the guy who played Topper in Hotshots 
 
I was like WTF NO waaaay! O_O! 
 
I think is his brother or something..

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Update! 

Sally Field is apparently in talks to play Aunt May. "

Update! 

amazing what 12 years will do to you.  
 

I'm ok with this, not thrilled, not offended. I'll be more than pleased if every other supporting character gets the same reaction from me. 
 
Truthfully though, I just want to know who the other female lead is going to be. Dianna Agron ftw!

i like this a lot. absolutely loved him (and everyone else) in the departed. great pick. i'm pretty excited for this movie.

Ehh, they could do better.

Good choice - I think he fits the bill.

Great actor. He should do a great job as Uncle Ben.

Spectacular actor with a hot mess of a son.

This could be some excellent casting.

Not bad.