Robert Pattinson Replaces Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man 4

The news dropped like a bombshell early this morning that Sony Pictures has signed Robert Pattinson (Twilight) to replace Tobey Maguire in the titular role in Spider-Man 4.

In the official press release, Amy Pascal, Co-Chairman of Sony Pictures and Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group, announced that Pattinson would not only be assuming the role of Peter Parker and his alter-ego, Spider-Man, in Spider-Man 4, but also in Spider-Man 5 and in a spin-off film to be announced at a later date.


It is no secret that Pascal has been shopping around for an actor to fill the red-and-blue tights for some time. Only a few months ago, negotiations between Sony and Maguire nearly broke down because of the actor's reluctance to return to what he described as a "worn-out concept."

Sam Raimi, the cult film director and mastermind behind the multi-billion dollar Spider-Man franchise, recently blamed the failure of Spider-Man 3 to meet expectations on corporate control interfering with his creative process. Is the Sony Pictures press release another example of the type of control Raimi was referring to or a step toward realizing the director's vision for the franchise?

When asked to comment on the press release, Raimi said:

"Decisions like these are always difficult. I know the fans liked Tobey -- and I greatly enjoyed working with him - but Robert is the future of the franchise."

The press release did not indicate what the spin-off film might be, but recent speculation has focused on Morbius, a mainstay in the Spider-Man comic book mythology. In the comics, Morbius is a "living vampire," a victim of an ill-fated experimental treatment involving vampire bats and shock therapy.

There has been no word from Tobey Maguire's representatives.

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A little late for April Fools...or is it early?

Maguire is primarily why I hated the Spidey films. That and the ultra galactic portion of cheese dolloped on each one. They killed that franchise.

jesus christ right when you thought the movie couldnt be any worse than three

they might as well name it 'spiderman 4: twilight 3'

Spiderman Sparkles

old news is old

My biggest gripe with the Spider-Man movies that I rarely hear anyone mention is the fact that he's ripping his mask off in public every chance he gets. WTF happened to protecting a secret identity?

Gimme Maguire over Pattinson anyday.

Actually it's a perfect strategy for protecting his true identity, because people see him without the mask and then think Spiderman is Jake Gyllenhaal.

Talk about cashing in on current hype. They botched the casting with Tobey, and now they've done it again by going after the Twilight market.

its a joke

new york city is a big place

Might've helped if I had actually clicked that link and seen the "April 1."

well our guys have already been asked to write a song for the third Twilight film..its finished and its great..One Oscar alread in the bag, never know whatll happen next year..

this pisses me off beyond belief

and you know he'll do it every chance he gets in this one so all the little girls could look at edward

Anyone know who the bad guy is for this one?

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