Spider-Man: J.K. Simmons Teases Potential Return

One of the absolute highlights of Sam Raimi's original Spider-Man trilogy of movies was the work of J.K. Simmons. Tipped to win an Oscar later this month for his staggering performance in Whiplash, Simmons took on the role of J. Jonah Jameson in Raimi's Spider-Man movies, and stole every scene he was let anywhere near.

Since Sony rebooted the Spider-Man series, with the two The Amazing Spider-Man movies, Jameson hasn't been seen back on the screen. There have certainly been hints, and rumours of his return. But with The Amazing Spider-Man 3 - and Sony's planned Spider-Man universe - in some degree of limbo, we'd assumed that Simmons' work as Jameson was done.

But maybe not.

In a new interview on The Howard Stern Show, J.K. Simmons was asked about a possible return in a future Spider-Man movie. He admitted that he would "absolutely" return to the role. And when asked what the chances were? "I just heard that we ... that's a possibility."

And that's certainly not a no.

We'd expect a better idea of where is planning to take Spider-Man over the coming months, and there does appear to be the occasional whisper that things might be happening. The fact that Simmons hasn't ruled out his own return may be the latest clue, or it may be nothing. We'll find out in due course.

Do go and see Whiplash though if you haven't already. It's a superb film, and it boasts a stunning performance from Simmons.

Digital Spy.