It looks like Asa Butterfield will play Marvel's Spider-Man in Captain America: Civil War and future solo movies.
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It appears that Asa Butterfield is now in serious negotiations with Marvel for the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Expect an official announcement soon, since Spidey is likely to make an appearance in Captain America: Civil War, and that flick just began production. The news comes via El Mayimbe, who sounds pretty positive that this one is close to a done deal.
Back in April Latino Review had reported Asa Butterfield as a frontrunner for the role, so it seems like he's been Marvel's pick for some time. Not that Marvel cares what I think, but he's been my choice since the shortlist emerged, too. Now it's just a matter of signing the papers.
Expect this one to develop quickly. We'll keep an eye out for an official announcement.
Original Story: April 22nd, 2015...
Marvel will probably choose their new Spider-Man actor in the next few weeks, allowing them to make an announcement and possibly allow him to debut in Captain America: Civil War. They've been keeping things pretty quiet, but now we have five names, although there may be others.
Nat Wolff, Asa Butterfield, Tom Holland, Timothee Chalamet, and Liam James are among the actors being considered for Peter Parker. Perhaps the most intriguing name on this list is Asa Butterfield, who had similar franchise ambitions in the ill-fated Ender's Game and who played the lead in the underrated Hugo.
The casting reinforces everything we've been hearing recently about the direction Marvel is going for their new Peter Parker, as three of the five are 18 years old, and the oldest is 20. Get ready for a Peter Parker who can handle the high school scene for at least a few movies.
As far as we know, Drew Goddard (Cabin in he Woods) is the main contender to direct the first Marvel Spider-Man movie, which is scheduled to open on July 28th, 2017. More on this as we get it.
Info and photo courtesy of The Wrap.
