OFFICIAL: Marvel Studios Reveal The Star And Director Of SPIDER-MAN

Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have today announced the star and director of their upcoming Spider-Man reboot, and you can find all of the details right HERE! Hit the jump for more...

By JoshWilding - Jun 23, 2015 09:06 AM EST

Filed Under: Homecoming

They've kept us waiting, but we now finally know that Tom Holland (The Impossible) will play Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the currently untitled reboot which is set to be released on July 28th, 2017 in IMAX and 3D (that's new information too). Sony and Marvel have also confirmed that Jon Watts (Cop Car) will direct. That film made its debut earlier this year at the Sundance Film Festival.

The press release states that after an extensive worldwide search, both Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal were impressed by Holland’s performances in The Impossible, Wolf Hall, and the upcoming In the Heart of the Sea, and by a series of complex screen tests. Watts meanwhile also went through multiple meetings with Feige, Pascal, and the studio, before winning the job.

Commenting on the announcement in a press release issued through Marvel.com today, Tom Rothman, Sony Pictures Motion Pictures Group Chairman, said, "It’s a big day here at Sony. Kevin, Amy and their teams have done an incredible job. The Marvel process is very thorough, and that’s why their results are so outstanding. I’m confident Spider-Man will be no exception. I’ve worked with a number of up-and-coming directors who have gone on to be superstars and believe that Jon is just such an outstanding talent. For Spidey himself, we saw many terrific young actors, but Tom’s screen tests were special. All in all, we are off to a roaring start."

Feige commented, "As with James Gunn, Joss Whedon, and the Russo brothers, we love finding new and exciting voices to bring these characters to life. We spent a lot of time with Jon and find his take and work inspiring." Pascal added, "Sony, Marvel, Kevin and I all knew that for Peter Parker, we had to find a vibrant, talented young actor capable of embodying one of the most well-known characters in the world. With Tom, we’ve found the perfect actor to bring Spider-Man’s story into the Marvel Cinematic Universe." What do you guys think of their decision?

Got this from those sugar stick things! pic.twitter.com/sqSaJODH1p
— Tom Holland (@TomHolland1996) February 8, 2014

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PAF - 6/23/2015, 9:11 AM

TO ALL OF THE DYLAN O’BRIEN THIRSTY FANS…

TronVin - 6/23/2015, 9:14 AM

Doesn't sound like he's showing up in Civil War. I could be wrong though.

NightWatcher - 6/23/2015, 9:18 AM

It's a wait and see for me.

JamesMann - 6/23/2015, 9:19 AM

Cool with Tom Holland!

Not cool with Jon Watts, he's literally in the same exact career spot Marc Webb was when he was hired for ASM, one film that was decently reviewed and a bunch of stuff no one ever heard of. Was really hoping we could get an experienced director this time.

Ghostyy - 6/23/2015, 9:20 AM

Finally, he's a fantastic actor! Can't wait for the film.

CombatWombat - 6/23/2015, 9:20 AM

Should have been Donald Glover.

NightWatcher - 6/23/2015, 9:20 AM

Once they dropped Asa, I knew it was going to be Holland. And those videos he posted over the weekend confirmed it.

Brainiac13 - 6/23/2015, 9:22 AM

Reasonnnn - 6/23/2015, 9:23 AM

@JamesMann According to THR, Feige chose the director.

@TronVin He's definitely showing up, but I doubt it'll be a substantial role. Likely an extended cameo.

Brainiac13 - 6/23/2015, 9:24 AM

Never heard of the Director.

batz11 - 6/23/2015, 9:28 AM

Really haven't heard of either, except for Tom's name in rumors, I trust Marvel and their casting/director choices...

JAH - 6/23/2015, 9:31 AM

Terrible.

Sxcory - 6/23/2015, 9:31 AM

Dude looks weird but meh. I'm sure he'll be okay.

VictorMancha - 6/23/2015, 9:31 AM

I have no idea who Watts is, can anyone tell me of his work.

PAF - 6/23/2015, 9:32 AM

Jon's IMDB is hilarious.

Clay Pride: Being Clay in America

It looks like he has A LOT of experience in the comedy department and satire (from his ONN work). This gon' be good.

milk2 - 6/23/2015, 9:32 AM

Worst choice of cast Spider-man ever!

Just terrible!

JorL5150 - 6/23/2015, 9:32 AM

LMAO gus-
Thats not him!

Desr0w - 6/23/2015, 9:34 AM

Tom Holland as Spider-man

Jon Watts as the director

Such a talented director, Clown was pretty fun and Cop Car looks pretty decent.

JorL5150 - 6/23/2015, 9:34 AM

Wow- a josh wilding article that cbm users actually reported first?
Who could have predicted that? Certainly not on the recent terminator article from late morning today.

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