Posted by dominie in Comics, Films, News on October 17th, 2008
In an effort to gain some solidarity in the mist of all the Spider-Man sequels rumors, MTV caught up with director Sam Raimi to discuss the details.
A couple weeks ago Kirsten Dunst told MTV “I’m in if they’re in,” referring to Raimi and Maguire, but when asked to confirm officially her role, the actress was not so quick to answer. Raimi replies to MTV, “Kirsten, I’d love to work with her again. I hope she’ll be written into it. I couldn’t imagine making one without her, and I think she’s an important part of the movies.” That’s great I thought, but Raimi continues, “I wish I could work with James Franco again. But his character died in the last one; same with Uncle Ben. Fortunately, we’ve been able to bring back all the dead characters [like Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn or Cliff Robertson as Ben Parker]. I can’t let them go, in each and every picture; but it gets harder and harder.” So ultimately, we have no answer.
And as for the villain, Raimi teases, “[Dylan Baker’s] a great actor, and I think one day The Lizard’s story will be told. I don’t know if it will be this one or not. I just don’t know. I’m definitely hoping to work with Dylan in the picture. I just don’t know who the villain is yet.”
Raimi denies having a script yet for the sequels, but insists that production will begin by March 2010. He also reveals that the final decision to shoot Spider-Man 4 and Spider-Man 5 hasn’t been made yet, and that he’s also curious to know what Amy Pascal, Sony’s Chairman, will decide.
Posted by dominie in Films, News on October 1st, 2008
Kirsten Dunst has made a pretty strong charge back into the media as of late. Busy prepping for her role in A Jealous Ghost, which she will also partake in producing and promoting her upcoming film with Simon Pegg, How to Lose Friends and Alienate People, she has also been the subject of many conversations regarding the Spider-Man 4 and 5 sequels being shot back-to-back.
Will Dunst be returning to don MJ’s red wig once again? “I’m in,” the actress told MTV News. “I’m in if they’re in,” referring to director Sam Raimi and actor Tobey Maguire. While Raimi and Maguire have signed on to return, the actress remained reserved from making any official announcements about her return.
Posted by dominie in Films, News on September 16th, 2008
As reported previously, in an effort to contain costs, Spider-Man 4 and 5 will be shot back-to-back over a six month span next year. In the latest news, actor Tobey Maguire has been granted “family time” as part of an unprecedented deal to reprise his role in the next two sequels of the top-grossing Spider-Man franchise. Additionally, Maguire is expected to earn a record $50 million in salary and profit shares from the two films.
Maguire, 33, will receive early mornings and evenings off during the grueling six months to spend time with wife Jennifer Meyer Maguire, 31, and their daughter Ruby Sweetheart, who is only 22 months old. The couple married in 2007 and Ruby is their first child.
According to the Times Online, Sony was prepared to offer the Spidey role to another actor because it was wary the clause could set a bad trend. That is, until Sony Chairman Amy Pascal, a mom herself stepped in and agreed with Maguire that six months without any built-in family time would not be fair for any parent. Bravo to Maguire for taking a stand and cheers to Pascal!
As for whether Kirsten Dunst will be returning to play Peter Parker’s love interest, Mary Jane Watson, Sony is expected to reveal the news in the next few days. Production for the upcoming sequels is expected to start in Fall 2009 with the release date still scheduled for May 2011. James Vanderbilt will script the movies with Laura Ziskin and Avi Arad producing, while Sam Raimi is still in talks to direct.
In an effort to gain some solidarity in the mist of all the Spider-Man sequels rumors, MTV caught up with director Sam Raimi to discuss the details.
