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    Peter Parker was bitten by a radioactive spider as a teenager, granting him spider-like powers. After the death of his Uncle Ben, Peter learned that "with great power, comes great responsibility." Swearing to always protect the innocent from harm, Peter Parker became Spider-Man.

    Two More Casting Possibilities for Spider-Man Reboot?

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    Edited By inferiorego  Staff
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    According to JoBlo, there are now two more people up for the role of Spider-Man in the upcoming Spider-Man reboot film: Anton Yelchin and Aaron Johnson. Anton was recently in Star Trek as Chekov and Terminator: Salvation as Kyle Reese. Aaron Johnson played Kick-Ass in the film Kick-Ass. 
     
    These two guys join the ranks of Logan Lerman, Josh Hutcherson, and Jamie Bell as people rumored to either have the role or be in line to play the Spectacular Peter Parker. This reminds me of the Captain America situation a few months back when many actors were lined up to play the part. We probably won't find out for a few months who will actually play the part though.
     
    Out of all of these guys, I'd personally like to see Anton Yelchin play the part of Peter Parker. He looks a little bit more nerdy naturally. Yes, I want a nerdy Peter Parker, and although many people didn't like Terminator Salvation, he was pretty good in it, as well as Star Trek. Johnson was just in Kick-Ass as a nerdy hero, so I'd rather give someone  new the chance to fill the shoes of the character. At this point, there's no real solid info on who is 100% playing the part nor who is actually up for the role. Who would you guys rather see play Peter Parker? Anton Yelchin or Aaron Johnson?
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    #1  Edited By Mutant X

    I would feel more confident if Aaron Johnson got the role.

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    #2  Edited By CaptainUseless

    Hmmm, I agree with ego on Anton...Time will tell.

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    #3  Edited By Cherry Bomb

    wait, isn't Aaron going to be in X-Men first class? god, he gets around! - I'd prefer the first guy, Anton, he's a little more unknown.

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    #4  Edited By InnerVenom123

    JUST PICK SOMEONE ALREADY.

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    #5  Edited By sora_thekey
    @InnerVenom123 said:
    "JUST PICK SOMEONE ALREADY. "
    You should work at Sony...
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    #6  Edited By CaptainUseless
    @sora_thekey said:
    " @InnerVenom123 said:
    "JUST PICK SOMEONE ALREADY. "
    You should work at Sony... "
    I wish he did. They might have chosen one by now.
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    #7  Edited By ShadowX

    I do agree that Anton is more nerdy looking and I think he could do it. 
    I say 
    Anton or Logan Lerman

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    #8  Edited By Agent Buttons
    @InnerVenom123 said:
    "

    JUST PICK SOMEONE ALREADY.

    "

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    #9  Edited By danhimself

    so far I think the best pick would have be Logan Lerman

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    #10  Edited By karrob

    Id pick Anton. 

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    #11  Edited By Magian

    I think Logan Lerman or Jamie Bell.

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    #12  Edited By blade hunter

    Would they cast an english actor to play a massive american icon like spider-man?

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    #13  Edited By daken_2513

    They look the same
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    #14  Edited By Joeybagad0nutz
    @InnerVenom123 said:
    "

    JUST PICK SOMEONE ALREADY.

    "
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    #15  Edited By superboy12

    I wouldnt mind  Anton Yelchin or logan lerman as spiderman but everyone else I dont think they could do it    

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    #16  Edited By SupremoMaximo

    Needs more Shia Labeouf

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    #17  Edited By Bobby X

    I like Anton...not of fan of Johnson really at all.
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    #18  Edited By dondasch
    @SupremoMaximo said:
    " Needs more Shia Labeouf "
    Puke.
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    #19  Edited By goldenkey

    Either one could do it.  Both can act. 
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    #20  Edited By cmaprice

    Marvel:
    Beg Mickey, et al to shell out the cash and flex his bicep to get back the rights for Spider-Man from Sony, as well as X-Men, Daredevil, Ghost Rider, Blade, Punisher and the Fantastic Four from each of the respective companies. Sweeten the pot by giving those companies some distribution rights so they have to do minimal effort for decent payoff. Mickey has the power. Isn't that why you guys teamed up? Please do so BEFORE any of these franchise get into production on more sequels. Really, they're butchering your characters and all the movie goers now want the possibility of characters interacting.
    Having it all in house would set you up to completely own the non-Batman superhero movie market.

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    #21  Edited By KRYPTON

    Who's next Christian Bale? Tom Welling?

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    #22  Edited By jacobyLIVE

    If Johnson plays Spidey, I'll just think of it as Kick-Ass: Spider-Man version...sp I'm hoping anyone BUT him plays Peter.

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    #23  Edited By Mr. Kamikaze

    I like Anton Yelchin...but I don't think he'd make a good Spider-Man. I do like the Jamie Bell idea though. Let's go with him.

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    #24  Edited By SuperXAsh

    *shrugs* either look like they could do well.
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    #25  Edited By hdorman1
    @InnerVenom123 said:
    "

    JUST PICK SOMEONE ALREADY.

    "
    couldnt have said it better myself
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    #26  Edited By Moomin123

    Forget my past choices, Anton Yelchin would be brilliant as this role.
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    #27  Edited By Comiclove5
    @Mutant X said:
    "I would feel more confident if Aaron Johnson got the role. "

    So would I.
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    #28  Edited By Thunderscream
    @Moomin123: either would be fine, but Yelchin really fits the bill more than any other actor mentioned. anyway, i've heard Johnson might be cyclops in the new x-flick (course that's not written in stone)
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    #29  Edited By ofaaron

    Who cares who you pick for Peter, but here's a tip movie executives:
     

     DO NOT RECAST THIS ROLE. YOU WILL NOT FIND ANYONE BETTER 
     DO NOT RECAST THIS ROLE. YOU WILL NOT FIND ANYONE BETTER 
     
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    #30  Edited By cascadeking09
    Yelchin would make a better Harry, but I'd take him over Johnson.
    @ofaaron said:
    " Who cares who you pick for Peter, but here's a tip movie executives:
     
     DO NOT RECAST THIS ROLE. YOU WILL NOT FIND ANYONE BETTER 
     DO NOT RECAST THIS ROLE. YOU WILL NOT FIND ANYONE BETTER 
      "

    Not true. He was funny but he also wasnt much more than comic relief. If they want this movie to be different they should go with someone different to play him too.
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    #31  Edited By InnerVenom123
    @ofaaron said:
    " Who cares who you pick for Peter, but here's a tip movie executives:
     
     DO NOT RECAST THIS ROLE. YOU WILL NOT FIND ANYONE BETTER 
     DO NOT RECAST THIS ROLE. YOU WILL NOT FIND ANYONE BETTER 
      "
    QFT
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    #32  Edited By geraldthesloth

    Michael Cera is the ideal Spider-Man.

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    #33  Edited By ofaaron
    @cascadeking09: 
    I disagree good sir, but you are entitled to your opinion.
     
    If they change the entire cast, except for this one guy, I would be fine with it. The only problems I honestly had with the previous cast was Mary Jane (had the look, but I just don't care for the actor) and Venom (like the actor, but wrong for the role). But Norman Osborne and Jameson were cast perfectly. And everyone else seemed fitting. Even Peter Parker. But I honestly don't think its hard to cast Parker as he hardly even has much of a "look" in the comics. His look changes drastically from artist to artist, even more than other characters in comics. Most characters have some defining features, like Osborne's hair, Reed Richard's gray line, Cap's CHIN, ect. ect. But Peter is "average" by design, and average means something different to just about everyone.
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    #34  Edited By spidey 15
    @InnerVenom123 said:
    "

    JUST PICK SOMEONE ALREADY.

    "
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    #35  Edited By Green Skin

     Anton Yelchin could be good in the role,  I just hope they don't focus too much on the nerdy side, and get more of his smartass side  in the film. 

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    #36  Edited By The_Martian

    I think Johnson could fit the role nicely.

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    i say logan lerman
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    #38  Edited By Primmaster64
    @ShadowX said:
    " I do agree that Anton is more nerdy looking and I think he could do it. I say Anton or Logan Lerman "
    me too
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    #39  Edited By Green Skin
    @SupremoMaximo said:
    " Needs more Shia Labeouf "
    Party foul!
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    #40  Edited By E.I.S.A.M.

    I'm pretty sure they've already cast this role with the guy who's gonna play Tintin. 

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    #41  Edited By doordoor123

    Anton?
    LOL.
    thats really funny. Did he audition for this? he never told me. :(
    Im going to ask him.
    Its so weird when you see a friend getting such recognition.

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    #42  Edited By FadeToBlackBolt

    I prefer these two to everyone else vying for the part so far.

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    #43  Edited By X-93

    These two guys look like the best out of what I've heard so far.

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    #44  Edited By ofaaron

    Actually looking at these choices now...
     
    Anton would be a great choice. He did a great job in Star Trek and Charlie Bartlett. Looking at his IMDb though, his plate is pretty full for the next couple years. Aaron Johnson played about the same thing in Kick-Ass, so he could probably pull off the role as well.
    Regardless of the choice, I just hope they go more with the sarcastic route than the nerdy dork route. Either of these guys could do it though.

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    #45  Edited By ComicCrazy

    I'm not sure.....I mean I loved Aaron in Kick Ass but seeing him play the pretty much exact same role is kinda wierd and that Anton kid is well he looks ok but I stilll prefer Logan Lerman.
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    #46  Edited By cascadeking09
    @ofaaron said:
    " @cascadeking09:  I disagree good sir, but you are entitled to your opinion.  If they change the entire cast, except for this one guy, I would be fine with it. The only problems I honestly had with the previous cast was Mary Jane (had the look, but I just don't care for the actor) and Venom (like the actor, but wrong for the role). But Norman Osborne and Jameson were cast perfectly. And everyone else seemed fitting. Even Peter Parker. But I honestly don't think its hard to cast Parker as he hardly even has much of a "look" in the comics. His look changes drastically from artist to artist, even more than other characters in comics. Most characters have some defining features, like Osborne's hair, Reed Richard's gray line, Cap's CHIN, ect. ect. But Peter is "average" by design, and average means something different to just about everyone. "
    I agree that he was good, but I think somone else should get a try. I also think that that Kirsten Dunst didnt look good enough to play Mary Jane and the way Topher looked reminded me more  of Carnage than Venom. I also agree that Wilem Dafoe made a great norman and about Peter's look. I think it would be cool if Peter and Harry had a similar look. I would like for Kyle Galner to play Peter and Anton Yelchin to play Harry.
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    #47  Edited By the_orange_crush

    I like Anton Yelchin. He would work. Better than Logan Lerman, IMO.

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    #48  Edited By grimreaper1980

    aaron johnson

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    #49  Edited By austen
    @ComicCrazy said:
    "I'm not sure.....I mean I loved Aaron in Kick Ass but seeing him play the pretty much exact same role is kinda wierd and that Anton kid is well he looks ok but I stilll prefer Logan Lerman. "

    agree Logan Lerman still the best choice for me though he may be out of the running. Just give all of them, including Lerman a screen test Webb and Sony. Anton would make a great Harry
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    #50  Edited By G'bandit

    ANTON FTW!!!

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