Marvel Hoping To Ultimately Reclaim SPIDER-MAN Rights; "Much Younger" Actor Wanted

Marvel Studios has been trying to get their hands on Spider-Man for years apparently, offering Sony Pictures BILLIONS to get him back. Hit the jump for details on that, what age range they're looking for in terms of actors, Avi Arad's role in the reboot, and much more!

By JoshWilding - Feb 10, 2015 12:02 PM EST

Filed Under: Spider-Man

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to their insiders for details on the deal between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures, and the whole thing is very interesting. The Disney has been trying for years to get the rights to Spider-Man apparently, offering billions (meaning that they consider his acquisition on the same level as the Star Wars franchise). Sony refused though, and still no money has changed hands between the two studios. In fact, the deal might not be what you expect!

Apparently, it's "instead seen as a quid pro quo transaction" which will see both Marvel and Sony feel the benefits. The former (who still control the merchandising rights to the character) are said to be very pleased as the effect on sales this deal will have should be bigger than any financial sort of offering Sony could have come up with. One insider claims that: "Sony would never have made this deal if they still retained the merchandising rights. Even a poor performing movie could be saved by strong merchandise sales, and Spider-Man is one of the bigger brands out there."

Despite the fact that Marvel are effectively taking over the franchise, Sony and Pascal will still have influence over who ends up playing the character, and the hunt is now on for "an actor much younger than 31-year-old Andrew Garfield." They're also looking for a writer, so maybe Drew Goddard has been dumped along with Marc Webb (who has now also been confirmed as not making a return) and everyone else who was attached to the upcoming movies. Matt Tolmach and ~~Satan~~ Avi Arad have been downgraded to executive producers from producers, a meaningless title which will see tham have "no real say in the creative direction of the franchise".

Meanwhile, one of the most interesting tidbits is the fact that, "One knowledgeable source sees the move as a first step to Marvel re-acquiring the rights to Spider-Man down the road, while another believes Disney is positioning itself to acquire Sony should it ever become available." If the franchise's fortunes turn around, it's hard to imagine Sony ever giving up Spidey, but you have to imagine that Kevin Feige has a plan. What do you guys think of these latest details?

My understanding is Sony's next Spider-Man movie will not be an origin story. Which shouldn't be surprising.
— Ben Fritz (@benfritz) February 10, 2015

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AnthonyLantern - 2/10/2015, 12:52 PM

Ugh, please not ANOTHER origin story.

NolanMarek - 2/10/2015, 12:55 PM

Thank the lord its not another origin. Is Josh Hutcherson considered much younger?

MCU4TheWin - 2/10/2015, 12:55 PM

As long as it's PETER!!!!

Kurne - 2/10/2015, 12:56 PM

Well there you go. Arad and Tolmach gone is perfect.

Kurne - 2/10/2015, 12:56 PM

Well gone but not gone

MCU4TheWin - 2/10/2015, 12:57 PM

There is no more war. it's a knock out punch, shot to the groin, gas poured all over it and lit on fire. It's over. Marvel won.

Minty - 2/10/2015, 12:57 PM

The way I see it, no one wants another re-hash of what we've seen before - especially not another origin story.

BUT what kinda makes Spidey great is his youth. It separates him from Cap & Iron Man - almost as if he looks up to them (especially Cap). That's why I don't mind another teen Spidey (especially if he's played by an actual teen).

But yeah, no origin story please. Incredible Hulk it.

Kurne - 2/10/2015, 12:57 PM

Almost a year ago Avi Arad said they don't need Marvel.

TheEpicJuicebox - 2/10/2015, 12:58 PM

Just no more origin stories please :/

TheMadman - 2/10/2015, 12:59 PM

Dylan O'Brien's about 23, so that's 7 years younger. That's a big difference imo.

Just cast him already

Minty - 2/10/2015, 12:59 PM

CaptainObvious - 2/10/2015, 1:00 PM

"I want you to remember, Avi, in all the years to come, in all your most private moments. I want you to remember my hand at your throat. I want you to remember the one studio who beat you."- Kevin Feige

MaximusTheMad - 2/10/2015, 1:01 PM

One Logan Lerman please

Mike89 - 2/10/2015, 1:02 PM

I guess this confirms the Sinister Six movie nobody wanted is DEAD

TheDarman - 2/10/2015, 1:02 PM

Given the fact that he'll be appearing first in, most likely Captain America: Civil War, I think we're safe to assume that there will not be another origin story and that the next solo film will start with an established Spider-Man, albeit younger than the one they left in TASM2.

ALegendaryPanda - 2/10/2015, 1:02 PM

Am I the only one who noticed Josh Wilding called Avi Arad Satan? LMAO!!

tokens - 2/10/2015, 1:02 PM

'Satan avi arad'
lol
wilding u rascal

TheEpicJuicebox - 2/10/2015, 1:02 PM

No josh hutcherson please he's too stocky for peter get Dylan

hgokuh - 2/10/2015, 1:03 PM

Will the Green Goblin turn to be a drug addict actor? Will Spidey beat Venom in a dance off? Can't wait for Marvel to mess this villains too.

Mike89 - 2/10/2015, 1:03 PM

Im not sure how old logan lerman is, but he looks around 22-25.

HulkOnion - 2/10/2015, 1:03 PM

Hy do we need spiderman to be black just for the sake of the whole racial diversity crap?

Just
Stop.

SpideyQuad - 2/10/2015, 1:04 PM

Thank God he is gone! My prayers have been answered (ever sense Spiderman 3)

CombatWombat - 2/10/2015, 1:04 PM

I think the most important thing in a Spider-Man story is for you to feel the weight of responsibility that Peter carries around with him all the time. Spider-Man 2 did that better than any other Spidey movie. The Amazing Spider-Man movies didn't understand that at all

FordEl - 2/10/2015, 1:04 PM

Dylan O'Brien for Spidey

tokens - 2/10/2015, 1:04 PM

no miles.
50 years of parker and like, 3 of miles?
really?
ur brain is pudding.

...banana pudding.... oh shit... with vanilla wafers... mmmmm [frick] yeah..

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Marvel Hoping To Ultimately Reclaim SPIDER-MAN Rights; "Much Younger" Actor Wanted

Marvel Studios has been trying to get their hands on Spider-Man for years apparently, offering Sony Pictures BILLIONS to get him back. Hit the jump for details on that, what age range they're looking for in terms of actors, Avi Arad's role in the reboot, and much more!

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