Post by Ragingblues on Jul 31, 2008 7:11:44 GMT -5
Sony Eyeing Spider-Man Spinoff
www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=47458
Sony is moving forward with Venom, a potential "Spider-Man" spinoff, says The Hollywood Reporter.
The trade says the studio is developing the project, based on the villain who appeared in Spider-Man 3 and is hoping the character could serve as an antidote to the aging "Spider-Man" franchise in the way that Fox has used Wolverine to add longevity to its "X-Men" franchise.
The studio had commissioned a draft of the script from Jacob Estes (Mean Creek), but the studio is considering going in a different direction from Estes' script and is seeking writers for a new draft.
Casting also is no simple matter. Topher Grace played the character in the film, but agents have been eyeing the role for their clients, as Sony is not yet convinced the actor can carry a tentpole picture.
The Hollywood Reporter adds that neither Sony nor Marvel would comment for the story.
Sony is also still developing a fourth "Spider-Man" film for 2011.
I have no doubt they are considering making a Venom spinoff, but I think it's hilarious that someone would consider the Spiderman franchise to be "aging". Spiderman 3 was the highest grossing of the series, bringing in almost $891 million at the box office worldwide.
Then again.... that part might be only a rumor at this point.
Ken
www.comingsoon.net/news/movienews.php?id=47458
Sony is moving forward with Venom, a potential "Spider-Man" spinoff, says The Hollywood Reporter.
The trade says the studio is developing the project, based on the villain who appeared in Spider-Man 3 and is hoping the character could serve as an antidote to the aging "Spider-Man" franchise in the way that Fox has used Wolverine to add longevity to its "X-Men" franchise.
The studio had commissioned a draft of the script from Jacob Estes (Mean Creek), but the studio is considering going in a different direction from Estes' script and is seeking writers for a new draft.
Casting also is no simple matter. Topher Grace played the character in the film, but agents have been eyeing the role for their clients, as Sony is not yet convinced the actor can carry a tentpole picture.
The Hollywood Reporter adds that neither Sony nor Marvel would comment for the story.
Sony is also still developing a fourth "Spider-Man" film for 2011.
I have no doubt they are considering making a Venom spinoff, but I think it's hilarious that someone would consider the Spiderman franchise to be "aging". Spiderman 3 was the highest grossing of the series, bringing in almost $891 million at the box office worldwide.
Then again.... that part might be only a rumor at this point.
Ken
