Amazing Spider-Man 2: Should J.K. Simmons return as J Jonah Jameson? - Gen. Discussion

#1 Posted by BlueLantern1995 (2280 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

#2 Posted by Icarusflies (11183 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

HECK YES!!!!

Best part of the original Spider-Man franchise.

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#3 Posted by Guardiandevil83 (1940 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

I see no other J. Jonah Jameson.

#4 Posted by Onemoreposter (2668 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

He was really great and I don't think it would detract to have him in ASP2, however I doubt it'll happen. This is a new universe, I welcome a change of actor for the role.

#5 Posted by JediXMan (22968 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

He should definitely return. He was perfect, absolutely perfect. There are very few times when that happens in movie roles.

#6 Posted by TheCrowbar (4286 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

You couldn't CGI a better Jameson! He's everything my imagination thought he would be.

#7 Posted by AverageKoala (238 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

J.K. Simmons is a delight in any role he plays, and J.J.J is one of his best.

#8 Posted by Ms. Omega (3570 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

He was one of the most perfect casting choices ever.

#9 Posted by Enderof295 (39 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

... Wait, I thought that the comic character was based on the real J Jonah Jameson... That was an actor! No way! But seriously, he ought to reprise his role as Jameson. I swear Simmons was born for that role.

#10 Posted by Crash_Recovery (792 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

I hope not. This is a new series with a new feel. I enjoyed him a lot in the other films, but he's not a great fit for the new series.

Additionally, I'm not sure the Daily Bugle as a whole is a relevant concept anymore. We're in a age where print is dying rapidly. Why is a Millennial like Peter Parker hawking his photos to an institution from a different age rather than to a Gawker-esque blog? (just a thought)

#11 Posted by Strider92 (11368 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

Yes! He is like the only cast member who should return! He rocked that role!

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#12 Edited by Deranged Midget (13038 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

Without a doubt yes. He's one of the redeeming aspects of the Ultimate Spider-Man show that has me chuckling every-time he appears.

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#13 Posted by Pyrogram (11070 posts) - 7 months, 23 days ago - Show Bio

If they re-cast im not buying the DVD. Old JJ or no JJ

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#14 Posted by ExtraLarge (243 posts) - 7 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Newspapers may be a dying breed, but they still exists, and somebody's selling them pictures. It still amazes me how spot-on the casting for the original trilogy was for everyone EXCEPT Peter and MJ. I would love to see him back. If not at the DAily Bugle, then as Mayor Jameson.

#15 Posted by CrimsonAvenger (1162 posts) - 7 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

@Pyrogram:

What about Bryan Cranston? He could easily play J. Jonah Jameson.

#16 Posted by ExtraLarge (243 posts) - 7 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Bryan Cranston as... The Shocker!

#17 Posted by ExtraLarge (243 posts) - 7 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Sorry - brain fart. Meant to say Bryan Cranston as... Electro! (... Doesn't really carry the same weight as an actual audible pause, does it?)

#18 Posted by Pyrogram (11070 posts) - 7 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

@CrimsonAvenger said:

@Pyrogram:
What about Bryan Cranston? He could easily play J. Jonah Jameson.

maybe your right, but It wont feel right cos of the old JJ

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#19 Posted by jobiwankenobi (1459 posts) - 7 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Yes, he was absolutely perfect as J.J.J.

#20 Posted by Gambit1024 (9878 posts) - 7 months, 22 days ago - Show Bio

Yes. A thousand times, yes.

#21 Posted by Sufferthorn (1597 posts) - 7 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

He's annoying enough for the character, he's proven that.

#22 Posted by DarkKnightDetective (6758 posts) - 7 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

#23 Posted by Mycroftian (109 posts) - 7 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

I can see why they might not want to bring him in; having actors in common with the old movies could confuse things. But he was too great in the role for me to not want him back.

#24 Posted by War Killer (17688 posts) - 7 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

YES!!! FREAKIN' YES!!!!!

#25 Posted by Xanni15 (5972 posts) - 7 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

Absolutely not. New casting choices should include JJJ as well.

#26 Posted by Video_Martian (5631 posts) - 7 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

@jobiwankenobi said:

Yes, he was absolutely perfect as J.J.J.

@Gambit1024 said:

Yes. A thousand times, yes.

@War Killer said:

YES!!! FREAKIN' YES!!!!!

#27 Posted by Dracade102 (8175 posts) - 7 months, 21 days ago - Show Bio

We need Simmons, Simmons in "Spider-man"!