Sony's next step in rebooting the Spider-Man franchise may have hit a bit of a snag. Director Marc Webb, who helmed The Amazing Spider-Man, may not return for the sequel which is currently aimed at a May 2014 release.
Columbia Pictures chief Doug Belgrad told THR that Webb has an obligation to Fox after releasing (500) Days of Summer via Fox Searchlight.
"We'd really like him back, but there are obstacles," Belgrad said.
The Amazing Spider-Man has grossed $530 million worldwide thus far, which prompted Sony to extend their planned reboot from two movies to a full trilogy. Though Webb may not be able to direct the second film, there's a good chance he may have some input as the script for the sequel was in the process of being written while the first film was shooting.
Webb will be working on Age of Rage for Fox Searchlight, a film described as a cross between Children of Men and Lord of the Flies. The film is set in a post-apocalyptic future and tells the story of a virus that kills everyone over the age of 18, forcing a group of teenagers to band together to find a cure.
Belgrad also stated that Webb's lack of experience with special effects proved to be a hindrance during post-production.
"The section where Rhys Ifans' character turns irrevocably into the Lizard. It took several months to figure out, and the filmmakers cut a bunch of scenes. In software parlance, it required a patch," he said.
We're likely to have an answer soon for either Sony or Webb on the director's status for the sequel. If Webb is unable to helm The Amazing Spider-Man 2, who do you think should take his place?
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Tags: Marc Webb, The Amazing Spider-Man
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fandad1960 said...
I think I can tolerate this change if others will too maybe a director with experience in fun action sequences and heartfelt moments will do because this one had a near equal balance that still impressed me despite I thought we were in for a hoax after five years. Meanwhile 3D worked much better in the climax and at the end. Said enough
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animallover2314 said...
Wow...that's my reaction to this. But a commitment is a commitment, so here's my thinking: Joss Whedon directs and Marc Webb and him both write the story and screenplay together. Joss Whedon did a great job with The Avengers and for Spiderman's character, action and humor blend together almost constantly. There is never really a time when Peter Parker as Spiderman doesn't make a joke or wisecrack comment about his opponents. In the Avengers, we saw a lighthearted side to the superhero genre, so for Joss Whedon, The Amazing Spiderman would be a piece of cake and Marc Webb's lens of looking at the teenage/young adult angst and drama adds depth and emotions to the story. I hope that even if Whedon doesn't direct, he can write along with Webb.
Not gonna happen because Marc Webb is directing the sequel alone
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