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These 5 actors are in the running to be Marvel's new Spider-Man

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Chris Begley

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on These 5 actors are in the running to be Marvel's new Spider-Man

According to The Wrap, Sony and Marvel have narrowed down their list of Spider-Man contenders to a select group of up-and-coming actors that includes Nat Wolff, Asa Butterfield, Tom Holland, Timothee Chalamet and Liam James, and a few others.

The Wrap reports that Sony will test actors next week, and choose their new Spider-Man in the next 2-3 weeks. The new Spider-Man is expected to appear in Captain America: Civil War, which starts shooting next week.

Earlier this month, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige revealed that Spider-Man will be about 15 or 16 years old in the upcoming reboot.

SOURCE: The Wrap

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  1. Ahmad Diab Avatar
    Ahmad Diab

    No, These are all terrible casting choices. Sony and marvel are crazy to go with any of these choices.

    1. AdrenalineRush1996 Avatar
      AdrenalineRush1996

      Not all of them.

  2. Andrew Garfield Avatar
    Andrew Garfield

    These are real some goober-y looking dorks there. It’s like somebody mixed up the casting call between young Spiderman and young Jason Voorhees.

  3. Frank is Wack Avatar
    Frank is Wack

    Asa is not a good choice. he has no cockyness. I don’t know the others

    1. Frank is Wack Avatar
      Frank is Wack

      chalamet seems to be a btter choice “among those 5”

      1. Giorgos Lan Avatar
        Giorgos Lan

        Keep in mind the geeky look of Peter Parker in high school. Chamalet is too of a charm guy to portray Peter

    2. AdrenalineRush1996 Avatar
      AdrenalineRush1996

      Have you ever seen his acting performances to show if he has no cockiness?

  4. rodkimblestuntman Avatar
    rodkimblestuntman

    Give me Dylan O’Brien or Logan Lerman over these kids. They are still in their early 20’s and can easily play 16 years old.

    1. AdrenalineRush1996 Avatar
      AdrenalineRush1996

      O’Brien has denied rumours that he would be playing Spider-Man, but he along with Josh Hutcherson and Freddie Highmore have expressed their interest in playing Spider-Man. Casting directors should avoid the “Dawson Casting” trope for once and for all.

  5. Lecrazy Avatar
    Lecrazy

    Ugh, these look awful.

  6. i'm the arrow Avatar
    i’m the arrow

    naked brothers band ftw

  7. Brad Boots Avatar
    Brad Boots

    Uhm. No. First off, who are these guys? I don’t judge new actors, but this role is too big to be given to someone who hasn’t “earned” it, if you will. Dylan O’Brien would be a good choice. He is good at the mouthy, but serious roles. I mean, c’mon.

    1. AdrenalineRush1996 Avatar
      AdrenalineRush1996

      Nat Wolff was in The Naked Brothers Band and more recently The Fault in Our Stars, while Asa Butterfield starred in The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas, before appearing in Ender’s Game and more recently X+Y.

  8. AdrenalineRush1996 Avatar
    AdrenalineRush1996

    From this list, either Butterfield or Wolff.

  9. Joe Taylor Avatar
    Joe Taylor

    Jesus Sony/Marvel, come on, just go for O’Brien and be smart about this. He fits the role so well – his joint Teen Wolf and Maze Runner sarcastic-yet-active thing he’s got going for him now is just perfect. Go for quality in actor, not continuity just because these doofs are young – GIVE US A SPECTACULAR SPIDER-MAN FILM.

  10. MIGN Avatar
    MIGN

    Personally, I would go with Asa Butterfield.

  11. thejaywhip Avatar
    thejaywhip

    I was so set on Freddie Highmore that anyone else just doesn’t feel right…

    1. Giorgos Lan Avatar
      Giorgos Lan

      I agree unfortunately being 22 yrs old seems to be outside of Marvel’s target group

  12. Giorgos Lan Avatar
    Giorgos Lan

    IMO Dylan O’Brien would be a perfect fit for the role. Unfortunately he seems to be off Marvel’s age target group.

    Considering the age factor being to place Spidey in high school years, the intent to keep the actors for future movies and Peter Parker’s comic book footprints I believe from the actors above the ideal one is Asa Butterfield or Tom Holland.

  13. Nicolas Ahumada Avatar
    Nicolas Ahumada

    Asa Butterfield first, he’s great, he has the correct Peter Parker shape (muscles can be worked up) and he’s only 18 years old. My vote goes to him.

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