Things are heating up fortheAmazing Spider-Mansequel.A Just a couple of weeks ago we got confirmation thatMarc Webbis returning to direct withAndrew Garfieldconfirmedto reprise his Spidey role andEmma Stoneexpected to come back as Gwen Stacy.A It was all but assumed that comics love interest Mary Jane Watson would come into play in the follow-up, and now looks like Webb and co. have settled on the actress to tackle the iconic character:The DescendantsstarShailene Woodley.A Hit the jump for much more onThe Amazing Spider-Man 2including possible villains and the appearance of a fan-favorite character.PerVariety, Woodley is in early talks to play Mary Jane Watson in the follow-up.A TheSecret Life of the American Teenagerstar showed immense talent oppositeGeorge Clooneyin last yearas Oscar contenderThe Descendants, so she seems like a swell addition to theASpider-Manfranchise opposite the equally talented Garfield and Stone.A The actress is apparently the studioas top choice for the role, but Variety notes that sheas only in aearly talksa so itas still possible that a deal might not go through.In addition to Mary Jane and an unspecified villain, the studio is also casting the role of Harry Osborn.A Played byJames Francoin directorSam RaimiasSpider-Mantrilogy, the comics character is Peter Parkeras best friend and, eventually, an antagonist.A Variety notes that Electro is rumored to be one of the villains that the filmmakers aare consideringa for the pic, but I find it strange/hard to believe that theyare still not committed to a villain even thoughJames Vanderbiltwrote an initial draftof theAmazing Spider-Man 2screenplay last yearAthat was subsequently rewrittenbyAlex Kurtzman,Robert Orci, andJeff Pinkner.Nevertheless, Electro is an interesting choice for the villain and one that Webb could have some fun with.
A It also makes sense given the electricty-centered post-credits sequence inThe Amazing Spider-ManAin which aA shadowyA figure visited The Lizard in his cell.
A In the comics, Electro’s name is Max Dillon, a man who gains the ability to control electricity after being struck by lightning.
A Give the post-credits character’s knowledge about Peter Parker’s parents, I assume he’ll be crafted to tie into the “untold story” of Parker’s origins that was teased inThe Amazing Spider-ManAandis said to play out through a trilogy of films.With production set to begin early next year and casting well underway, we should hear more firm word soon about what actors will be joining the sequelaand hopefully we’ll have a clearer picture regarding the villain.AThe Amazing Spider-Man 2opens on May 2nd, 2014.
