Official: Marvel Have Their New Spider-Man

Official: Marvel Have Their New Spider-Man

Newcomer Tom Holland Cast in Iconic Role

By Steven Carter

 

Hey Spidey fans! The news has dropped today that Marvel and Sony have found their Spider-Man! Not only that but they have also announced who is directing! A quick visit to Marvel.com reveals this announcement:

“Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios are proud to announce that after a full worldwide casting search, Tom Holland will play Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the next Spider-Man film, in theaters in IMAX and 3D on July 28, 2017. The film will be directed by Jon Watts, director of "Cop Car," the upcoming thriller that made its debut earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival.” 

“Marvel and Sony Pictures, and producers Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal conducted an extensive search for both the actor and the director. The studios and producers were impressed by Holland’s performances in "The Impossible," “Wolf Hall,” and the upcoming "In the Heart of the Sea," and by a series of complex screen tests. Following Marvel’s tradition of working with the brightest next wave of directors, Watts also went through multiple meetings with Feige, Pascal, and the studio, before winning the job.” 

So what do you think? I am personally optimistic on this selection, it’s going to be refreshing having an actual teenager play a teenager character. Up until now, Peter Parker has been played by youthful looking actors who were actually in their 30’s. Now Marvel have a chance to finally show the world how a teenage hero is supposed to look and act! 

The confirmation of Watts being at the helm is also a good call. Upon seeing the trailer for “Cop Car” the man sure knows how to capture the audiences attention! 

We’ve all heard the rumours that Spidey is getting name dropped in the upcoming Ant Man film, I’m guessing it will stay that way being as the film is set for release next month! I’m still interested as to how exactly he will be used in the Civil War. It would be nice if SOME of Marvel’s MCU hero’s get to keep their secret identities! All I can say is roll on 2017!