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whoman69 · 11-02-2012, 03:09 PM

Jamie Foxx reportedly up for the villain in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′

Your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man will face off against a "shocking" new adversary in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2." According to Variety, Oscar-winner Jamie Foxx is in early talks to play the villain Electro in Sony's superhero sequel to this summer's reboot of the Marvel Comics' franchise.

While the studio hasn't officially commented on casting, Foxx all but confirmed the role Thursday with a post-Halloween tweet:
Dressed up as Electro for Halloween last night. Costume fits well.
— Jamie Foxx (@iamjamiefoxx) November 1, 2012

The classic Spidey villain Electro, aka Maxwell "Max" Dillon, gained the ability to control electricity after being struck by lightning. Created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, he first appeared in "The Amazing Spider-Man #9" in February 1964. Foxx would be a departure from the comic-book character, who has traditionally been depicted as being Caucasian.

There was a hint that Electro would be the villain of the next movie at the end of "The Amazing Spider-Man." In a short scene during the credits, Dr. Curt Conners, aka the Lizard (played by Rhys Ifans), was visited in his jail cell by a mysterious figure obscured in the shadows. The man (played by actor Micheal Masse) asked Connors if he told Peter Parker the truth about his father, and when Connors says no, he disappears with a flash of lightning. This lead some people to assume that figure was supposed to be Electro, but others believe it to be Norman Osborn, who was mentioned throughout the film (and later becomes the villain, Green Goblin).

This would be the first time Electro would appear in a movie, but back in 1991, director James Cameron developed his own "Spider-Man" project that would have featured the character as one of the villains. Cameron's version got caught up in a web of legal issues surrounding the rights, and he eventually left the project, going on to direct "True Lies" and "Titanic." "Spider-Man" wouldn't hit the big screen until the next decade.

Stars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone are set to reprise their roles as Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy, respectively, with Shailene Woodley ("The Descendants") reportedly in talks to join the cast as a young Mary Jane Watson. "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" is scheduled to swing into theaters on May 2, 2014. Jamie Foxx will next be seen playing the title role in Quentin Tarantino's "Django Unchained," opening this Christmas.

UPDATE: In an interview with Collider.com, director Marc Webb confirmed that the villain of the sequel will be Electro. He said, "I think Electro is an incredibly visual, exciting, dangerous villain. So, there's a lot of appealing stuff that's going to happen."

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Valiant · 05-03-2014, 09:58 PM

After seeing it, it was good summer comic movie. I agree with the 7/10 scale.

Couple parts bugged me, but I get that every movie.

The only extra villain that bugged me was harry, but that is more setting it up for later I am guessing and they should of killed her next movie so harry could build it up more. Same with the Rhino, I was sitting there almost to the end and was asking my buddy where the **** he was at. We all complain in other movies that villains do not matter is most movies because they get killed off quickly. Well it seems they are building up to other movies.

I have a feeling the last guy talking to harry and them showing the vulture wings, octo arms and the rhino are setting up the sinister six movie they green lit.

Other things in the thread, Peter is not nerdy enough for a lot of people but yet gets yelled at because he builds his own web shooters? He was 2nd behind Gwen for studies and she was getting scholarships and landing jobs at Oscorp for her skills. Seems he was smart enough to adapt his knowledge from what he learned from his dad or stole from Oscorp.

And not all of the spiderman comics are as him super nerdy and dorky. Just like all the batmans were dark knight.

I think Garfield has made spiderman his own.

Anyone stating this is worse than spiderman 3 or some of those other shit comic movies needs to take a step back and realize they may be hating on something else other than the movie.

Valiant · 05-03-2014, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Wallcrawler

People going in expecting an action flick are probably going to be disappointed. This movie is more about Peter Parker than it is about Spider-Man.

I liked the story it told. I would've liked to have seen more action for a 2hr 20 minute film, but I liked what was there. Its just not that balls out, in your face, Michael Bay wet dream inspiring actionfest that a lot of people were hoping for.

Ill buy it when it comes out.

I thought there was a good amount of action, but looking back you don't realize there was not because the movie flowed so well and quickly.

Only droll scene was them skipping rocks. They could of cut that shit.

**Anyong Bluth** · 05-03-2014, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

I thought there was a good amount of action, but looking back you don't realize there was not because the movie flowed so well and quickly.

Only droll scene was them skipping rocks. They could of cut that shit.

Honestly yes. My criticism only was much later after reflection. Those walking in already skeptical are of course going to pick it apart as they give it a 1st view. Predetermined expectations have a crazy way of becoming self fulfilling prophecy.

Deberg_1990 · 05-03-2014, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

Only droll scene was them skipping rocks. They could of cut that shit.

Heh, thought of another complaint. Harry and Peter are supposed to be 18 in this? Harry says he hasn't seen Peter in 10 years. So they were so close and best buds at 8 years old? I just didn't buy it.

**Anyong Bluth** · 05-03-2014, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Whatever the case, it was pretty unusual. Sony promoting for FOX? That's nearly unheard of.

It would be so sweet if Sony worked our a deal with Disney where Garfield could show up in a Marvel movie.

Yep, but THIS is Sony's big $$$ maker for the year. A couple weeks unchallenged is a big deal for box office take. Xmen will most likely have a much longer theatre run.

Avid has recently come out and softened his stance on Spider Man crossing over with other Marvel properties. Before he was adamant it would never happen under his control. Now, he's said it might be a possibility so long as Spider Man was the primary focus of the story - essentially the primary lead.

Valiant · 05-03-2014, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Heh, thought of another complaint. Harry and Peter are supposed to be 18 in this? Harry says he hasn't seen Peter in 10 years. So they were so close and best buds at 8 years old? I just didn't buy it.

Lol yeah, we talked about that during the movie also.

His best friend.

also

the airplane crash, 18 yo. So what his parents died in 2002 if we are lucky maybe a few years earlier?

Yet somehow they have a ethernet connection on an airplane?

Deberg_1990 · 05-03-2014, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

Lol yeah, we talked about that during the movie also.

His best friend.

also

the airplane crash, 18 yo. So what his parents died in 2002 if we are lucky maybe a few years earlier?

Yet somehow they have a ethernet connection on an airplane?

Heheh, yea.....it's like this movie needed a few more rewrites. They filmed the rough draft.

Rams Fan · 05-04-2014, 01:26 AM

This movie is better than Spider-Man 3. I also don't get the hate for the build up to Electro.

Gravedigger · 05-04-2014, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

Heh, thought of another complaint. Harry and Peter are supposed to be 18 in this? Harry says he hasn't seen Peter in 10 years. So they were so close and best buds at 8 years old? I just didn't buy it.

Harry says 10, Peter corrects him and says 8. I see your point though.

WhiteWhale · 05-04-2014, 08:08 AM

This movie was basically a romantic comedy with a few action scenes thrown in.

Garfield looks ridiculously old to be playing a high school student.

Deberg_1990 · 05-04-2014, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by WhiteWhale

Garfield looks ridiculously old to be playing a high school student.

That's because he's 31

**Rausch** · 05-04-2014, 02:44 PM

I'll probably wait for DVD/Netflix.

Already going to Godzilla and X-Men...

Deberg_1990 · 05-04-2014, 05:26 PM

92 milly opening weekend, with a 369 global take so far.

Nope, nope, noppity nope is Sony ever giving this property up.

**Bowser** · 05-04-2014, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Deberg_1990

92 milly opening weekend, with a 369 global take so far.

Nope, nope, noppity nope is Sony ever giving this property up.

Sony execs are laughing all the way to Vegas for their hookers and blow party right now at the thought of giving Marvel back the Spider Man rights.

Aries Walker · 05-04-2014, 06:19 PM

I'd expect a big second-week dropoff. They still make money, so they'll keep the rights and keep churning them out, but I wouldn't expect much more past five or so if they don't improve the quality.

Marvel's got Avengers-themed movies planned out until 2028. I wouldn't be surprised if they're figuring they'll just reboot X-Men, Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four after that.

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Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6352380	After seeing it, it was good summer comic movie. I agree with the 7/10 scale. Couple parts bugged me, but I get that every movie. The only extra villain that bugged me was harry, but that is more setting it up for later I am guessing and they should of killed her next movie so harry could build it up more. Same with the Rhino, I was sitting there almost to the end and was asking my buddy where the **** he was at. We all complain in other movies that villains do not matter is most movies because they get killed off quickly. Well it seems they are building up to other movies. I have a feeling the last guy talking to harry and them showing the vulture wings, octo arms and the rhino are setting up the sinister six movie they green lit. Other things in the thread, Peter is not nerdy enough for a lot of people but yet gets yelled at because he builds his own web shooters? He was 2nd behind Gwen for studies and she was getting scholarships and landing jobs at Oscorp for her skills. Seems he was smart enough to adapt his knowledge from what he learned from his dad or stole from Oscorp. And not all of the spiderman comics are as him super nerdy and dorky. Just like all the batmans were dark knight. I think Garfield has made spiderman his own. Anyone stating this is worse than spiderman 3 or some of those other shit comic movies needs to take a step back and realize they may be hating on something else other than the movie.
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Aries Walker Back again, again. Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: York, PA Casino cash: $9583357	I'd expect a big second-week dropoff. They still make money, so they'll keep the rights and keep churning them out, but I wouldn't expect much more past five or so if they don't improve the quality. Marvel's got Avengers-themed movies planned out until 2028. I wouldn't be surprised if they're figuring they'll just reboot X-Men, Spider-Man, and Fantastic Four after that.
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