A closer look at the new Spider-Man

MTV has revealed a new photo of the new Spider-Man costume for the reboot.  Check it out below!

The previously released photo of Andrew Garfield sans mask gave us an indication that the suit would be different for the new film.  The photo, however, shows just how drastic some of the changes are.  For example. we can now get a better look at the web shooters sticking out of his gloves.  They have also added some odd silver coloring to the boots.  Not a fan of that one, personally.  But I am pleased to no longer see the raised webbing pattern on the suit.  That always bothered me about the Maguire suit.

People have started making connections to the "Ultimate Spider-Man" comic series, citing Andrew Garfield's slender frame as the catalyst for such comparison.  Personally, this suit seems to take some of its design inspiration from the "Ben Reilly" costume seen in comics in the mid 90s.  It is unclear if that was intentional or not.

The currently untitled Spider-Man reboot is due in theaters on July 3rd, 2012.

New Look for Spidey

The first photo of Andrew Garfield as the new Spider-Man has arrived online!  

First impression: I have to say I liked the original suit better.  It maintains the basic look of the classic costume, but definitely makes some changes.  The gloves jump out as the most noticeable difference.

While I can understand a new look for a new movie/series, are we supposed to believe that he made this one too?  If so, convention cosplayers are apparently missing something big.  I'm curious to see what the mask looks like.  It can't see that being altered too much.  

The currently untitled Spider-Man reboot is directed by Marc Webb and is due in theaters on July 3rd, 2012.

Martin Sheen is Uncle Ben

With great power comes great casting.  

As the web of the Spider-Man reboot continues to be spun, the latest piece of news to come out is the announcement of veteran actor, Martin Sheen as Uncle Ben.  Mr. Sheen joins Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and Rhys Ifans in the ever-growing cast.  Additional reports indicate that actress, Sally Field may joining Sheen as the new Aunt May.  More to come on that as it develops.

This is not Martin Sheen's first venture into the comic book movie realm either.  He starred as villain Jason Wynn in the 1997 big-screen adaptation of Spawn.  Also, he recently provided the voice for the Illusive Man in BioWare's Mass Effect 2 earlier this year.

The role of Uncle Ben Parker was previously played by Cliff Robertson in all three of the Sam Raimi-directed Spider-Man films.

The currently untitled Spider-Man reboot is directed by Marc Webb and is due in theaters on July 3rd, 2012.

The Jackpot's Been Hit

Peter Parker has his new Mary Jane Watson.  The latest piece of news to come out of the Spider-Man reboot is the "imminent" casting of Easy A star, Emma Stone.  

Deadline reports that Sony Pictures Entertainment has immediate plans to offer the role to Stone.  She will star alongside Andrew Garfield (Spider-Man/Peter Parker).

Good choice, Sony.  At first glance, Emma Stone has the MJ look.  Yes, the hair is important, but look at those eyes.  Perfect!  I'm sure John Romita Sr. would approve.

I for one am glad to be rid of Kirsten "Peter, Do You Love Me?" Dunst.  She just never had the MJ fire in her.

Now that Mary Jane has been cast, focus will now shift to the casting of Gwen Stacy, the main love interest for the film.  

The currently untitled Spider-Man reboot is directed my Mark Webb and is due in theaters on July 3rd, 2012.

Update on October 5, 2010 at 8:59 PM by Rob "T3k" Piontek

Scratch that.  Looks like we jumped the gun on that one.  Should've paid more attention to the uncertain "imminent" when referring to the casting of Emma Stone as Mary Jane Watson.

The OFFICIAL news is that Stone has been cast as Gwen Stacy, NOT Mary Jane.

The announcement was made through official channels by Amy Pascal, co-chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment and Matt Tolmach, president of Columbia Pictures.

I'm a bit disappointed.  I thought Stone would have been perfect for MJ.  Oh well.  Now we'll just have to see if Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy makes it through the movie alive...

A New Face Under Spidey's Mask

The sound of people scratching their heads is deafening.  

Relatively unknown actor, Andrew Garfield has been cast as Spider-Man/Peter Parker in the way-too-soon reboot of the money-printing Marvel Comics film franchise.  The most common question to be asked since the announcement has been, "Who?"  Born in LA and raised in England (yeah, wrap your head around that one), the 26 year-old Garfield will replace Tobey Maguire as the web-slinging hero for the 4th Spider-Man film.

I guess I'm fine with this.  After the debacle that was Spider-Man 3, I was hoping that they would recast and continue the franchise.  Please note, I said recast, not start completely over.  Oh well, as Jagger once said, you can't always get what you want.  However, with a new director and a new cast, I'm hoping the series will shake off the negative memories left by Topher Grace as Venom. -shudder-  

But this new direction for Spidey also has its potential risks.  They plan on sticking him back in high school and having him deal with the typical problems of an American teenager.  LAME!  Sony, please don't make this High School Spider-Musical.  And PLEASE, do not make the audience sit through another origin story.  If anything, do what Louis Leterrier did for The Incredible Hulk.  Backstory behind the opening credits.  Brilliant! Done! Moving on! Also, as stated above, Garfield is 26 (and will be 27 when production begins).  I picture a high school hallway filled with either kids in their late 20s, or Garfield standing a head above everyone else around him.  But, we'll see.  As I've stated plenty of times before, they might surprise us.

As for Garfield as an actor, I can't say much of anything.  To date, the only thing I've seen him in was a two-part episode of Doctor Who back in 2007, and even that I had to look up and say "Oh, he was in that?"  He recently appeared in Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, but I'm sure he was overlooked in favor of the final onscreen appearance of Heath Ledger.  However, he can be seen in David Fincher's The Social Network, due this fall, and I'm sure he will be scrutinized by comic fans who venture to see the Facebook-inspired thriller.

The currently untitled Spider-Man film is directed by Marc Webb and will open in 3D and 2D on July 3, 2012.