- AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2
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| Mark Webb and Andrew Garfield returning |
Andrew Garfield will return to the role of Peter Parker and
Marc Webb is set to direct as Columbia Pictures prepares to begin production on
the next installment of The Amazing Spider-Man, it was announced by Doug
Belgrad, president of Columbia Pictures, and Hannah Minghella, president of
production for the studio.
The screenplay is by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci and
Jeff Pinkner based on a previous draft by James Vanderbilt. The film will be
produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach. The new chapter in the Spider-Man saga
is set for release in 3D on May 2, 2014.
Emma Stone is also in talks to return to the blockbuster
franchise and is expected to reprise her role as Gwen Stacy.
The new film will begin production in early 2013. Webb,
Garfield and Stone previously teamed on this summer's blockbuster The Amazing
Spider-Man, which has taken in more than $751 million worldwide.
Commenting on the announcement, Belgrad said, "We could
not be more confident in the direction we are taking this new Spider-Man
storyline and we are tremendously excited to be ramping up production again
with Marc at the helm and Andrew continuing on as Peter Parker. We can’t wait
to share what we have in store for Peter and Spider-Man with audiences
worldwide."
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