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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.

    Who would you like to see play Peter Parker

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    Edited By CloneOfBenReilly

    There's a new trailer posted for the upcoming 'The Amazing Spider-man' movie and when I first opened the page I thought I could see Dexter (Micheal Hall) in Spidey's suit. That got me wondering who the best current actor would be to play Peter Parker. It's probably been done to death here and elsewhere, but why not?

    I'd expect someone like Shia LeBeauf but would scoff (and still go see it 3 times). Maybe Joseph Gordon-Levitt? What do you think?

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    #1  Edited By Renee

    Well I think Andrew Garfield is going to do a good job. But besides him, Zac Efron. ♥

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    #2  Edited By Deranged Midget

    Garfield was a good choice, I'm glad they went with a random. Besides that, I have no idea who else would be a good choice.

    @Renee: Why Zac Efron lol?

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    #3  Edited By Joygirl

    People always hate when I suggest him for stuff, but I could see Hayden Christensen doing it. He sucked in Star Wars but he's been great in everything else he's done (Jumper, Awake, etc.), so I'd give him a shot as an older Spidey.

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    #4  Edited By Renee

    @Deranged Midget:

    Because I'm in love with him. :P

    But for reals I think he looks the part and could act it well. You may only think of him from HSM but he's done more serious roles like Charlie St. Cloud and he was good.

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    #5  Edited By Deranged Midget

    @Renee: TBH, I've never seen High School Musical :P and I think the only thing I've seen him in is 17 Again. I guess he kind of looks the part, but maybe just a young Pete not an older one.

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    #6  Edited By kingjoeg

    Peter Parker should be much younger. Andrew Garfield is 27 but when Peter first gets his powers he is 15. If they ever recast him he should be a lot closer to that age.

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    #7  Edited By cattlebattle  Online

    The reason Tobey Maguire was such a great choice is that he had a good "nerdy looking, could be a weirdo" vibe to him. I find that Andrew Garfield doesn't have this, not saying he would do a bad job, I just find he doesn't look the part

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    #8  Edited By Jonny_Anonymous
    @cattlebattle said:
    The reason Tobey Maguire was such a great choice is that he had a good "nerdy looking, could be a weirdo" vibe to him. I find that Andrew Garfield doesn't have this, not saying he would do a bad job, I just find he doesn't look the part
    I never thought Tobey Maguire was a good choice. Ever.
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    #9  Edited By cattlebattle  Online
    @spiderbat87 said:
    @cattlebattle said:
    The reason Tobey Maguire was such a great choice is that he had a good "nerdy looking, could be a weirdo" vibe to him. I find that Andrew Garfield doesn't have this, not saying he would do a bad job, I just find he doesn't look the part
    I never thought Tobey Maguire was a good choice. Ever.
    perhaps I overstated, he wasn't the perfect choice, he pulled off looking like an awkward, dorky looking dude very well, Andrew Garfield looks like a male model 
     
    I don't know, I guess Petey is supposed to be Don Juan these days, but in his original appearance and in the Ultimate books I think he was meant to be kind of average in terms of looks, definitely "dorky looking"........... 
     
    Of course, none of this effects a performance, I'm just saying
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    #10  Edited By _Zombie_

    @spiderbat87 said:

    @cattlebattle said:
    The reason Tobey Maguire was such a great choice is that he had a good "nerdy looking, could be a weirdo" vibe to him. I find that Andrew Garfield doesn't have this, not saying he would do a bad job, I just find he doesn't look the part
    I never thought Tobey Maguire was a good choice. Ever.

    Agreed. He's got the look, but I just hate his acting.

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    #11  Edited By Jonny_Anonymous
    @cattlebattle said:
    @spiderbat87 said:
    @cattlebattle said:
    The reason Tobey Maguire was such a great choice is that he had a good "nerdy looking, could be a weirdo" vibe to him. I find that Andrew Garfield doesn't have this, not saying he would do a bad job, I just find he doesn't look the part
    I never thought Tobey Maguire was a good choice. Ever.
    perhaps I overstated, he wasn't the perfect choice, he pulled off looking like an awkward, dorky looking dude very well, Andrew Garfield looks like a male model  I don't know, I guess Petey is supposed to be Don Juan these days, but in his original appearance and in the Ultimate books I think he was meant to be kind of average in terms of looks, definitely "dorky looking"...........  Of course, none of this effects a performance, I'm just saying
    Well in the Ultimate Universe it was always stated that Peter was incredibly cute, I'm pretty sure there's even a scene in it with all the females discussing the fact. 
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    #12  Edited By cattlebattle  Online
    @spiderbat87 said:
    @cattlebattle said:

    Well in the Ultimate Universe it was always stated that Peter was incredibly cute, I'm pretty sure there's even a scene in it with all the females discussing the fact. 
    hmmmm.....strange, being that he was drawn smaller  and more awkward than any other incarnation, guess it depends on the writer and artist
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    #13  Edited By Jonny_Anonymous
    @cattlebattle said:
    @spiderbat87 said:
    @cattlebattle said:

    Well in the Ultimate Universe it was always stated that Peter was incredibly cute, I'm pretty sure there's even a scene in it with all the females discussing the fact. 
    hmmmm.....strange, being that he was drawn smaller  and more awkward than any other incarnation, guess it depends on the writer and artist
    You can still be small and awkward and good looking. Bendis did the whole series did he not?
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    #14  Edited By cattlebattle  Online
    @spiderbat87 said:
    @cattlebattle said
    You can still be small and awkward and good looking. Bendis did the whole series did he not?
    Correct on both counts, don't know, Peter form Ultimate always just looked like a geeky hot mess in those books to me
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    #15  Edited By Jonny_Anonymous
    @cattlebattle said:
    @spiderbat87 said:
    @cattlebattle said
    You can still be small and awkward and good looking. Bendis did the whole series did he not?
    Correct on both counts, don't know, Peter form Ultimate always just looked like a geeky hot mess in those books to me
    Well in the concept design for Ultimate Pete it says "Peter Parker - 5ft 9, 140lbs, little nerd but cute" and "big feet and hands, as if he's not fully grown in to them" 
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    #16  Edited By Renee

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    I thought they were going for a younger version? Well he looks a little older since 17 Again anyway lol.

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    #17  Edited By ReVamp

    Ben Reilly.

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    #18  Edited By Deranged Midget

    @Renee said:

    @Deranged Midget:

    I thought they were going for a younger version? Well he looks a little older since 17 Again anyway lol.

    Well they are lmao, but I don't think he can pull off an older look if the series kicks off. But that's just my opinion.

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    @ReVamp said:

    Ben Reilly.

    Best answer

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    #20  Edited By TheRedRobin96

    Shia LeBeouf would be a TERRIABLE Spider-Man. I think that Andrew Garfield will be a great Peter Parker.

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    #21  Edited By TheWitchingHour

    Andrew Garfield was a great choice. I'd stick with him. He even has a super understated Queens accent that isn't forced at all.

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    #22  Edited By CloneOfBenReilly

    @ReVamp: Can't argue with Ben Reilly :)

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    #23  Edited By Strider1992

    If he was younger and had less of an accent Jensen Ackles might have been able to pull it off. Shia LeBeouf would be an aweful Peter Parker.

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    #24  Edited By Funrush

    I think when casting a Spider-man, people should use the old look of the 60's Amazing Spiderman for reference. I agree that Andrew Garfield may do a good job. I also agree with Joygirl that Hayden Christensen might actually be a good Spiderman.

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