Casting is currently underway on Sonyas fast-moving sequelThe Amazing Spider-Man 2, and feels like producers are changing course in filling the integral role of Harry Osborn.AMarc Webbis returning to direct withAndrew GarfieldandEmma Stoneback as the filmas leads, but the follow-up is poised to include a tantalizing group of newcomers that should ring familiar to fans of the comics.AShailene Woodleyis set to play eventual love interest Mary Janein what may amount to a larger role inthe third film, and negotiations are underway to nail downJamie Foxxas the filmas villain Electro.We recently heard thatDane DeHaan(Chronicle),Alden Ehrenreich(Beautiful Creatures) andBrady Corbet(Melancholia)were under considerationfor the role of Harry Obsorn, but now feels like Sony is looking for a different key in of actor to take on the part.A Hit the jump for more.For those unfamiliar with the source material (orSam Raimias previous film trilogy), Harry Osborn is a close friend to Peter Parker who turns villainous much later down the road.APerHeat Vision, the producers and filmmakers are testing a new group of hopefuls, as theyare now looking at actors awith characteristics that include athleticism and good looksa for the role of Harry Osborn.
A A tad harsh, no?The actors now testing for the part includeSam Claflin(Snow White and the Huntsman),Eddie Redmayne(My Week With Marilyn,Les Miserables),Douglas Booth(LOL,Noah), andBoyd Holbrook(Hatfields & McCoys,The Host).A Claflin is the best known of the bunch, but I find it curious that heas in line for the high profile part as herecently landed the coveted roleof Finnick Odair inThe Hunger Games: Catching Fire.A Iam still pulling for DeHaan to win out in the end, though I wouldnat be upset with Claflin or Redmayne in the role either.A As production is slated to begin early next year, we should hear a decision regarding the Osborn role sooner rather than later.AThe Amazing Spider-Man 2is set to open on May 2, 2014.
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