ROTTEN TOMATOES: "Spider-Man" Will Go On Without Tobey Maguire

"Spider-Man" Will Go On Without Tobey Maguire

by Scott Weinberg | March 09, 2007

They're not even done constructing all the "Spider-Man 3" footage into an actual movie yet, but that won't stop the astute movie-geek interviewers from asking Avi Arad about if and when we can expect a "Spider-Man 4."

Just a few days ago Tobey Maguire claimed that he was pretty much done with the "Spider-Man" series, but producer Avi Arad doesn't seem to feel that way. Here's what he told IGN Movies: "No, never conclusions. This story has been going on a long time and it will continue going. There's some issues that will come not to an end but to a conclusion, but Peter Parker's story will continue forward. He's still young. The love story will always be the ruling thing in his life. It's always about the girl so, no, it's just number three."

And when asked about reports that David Koepp would be returning to the series for "Part 4," the canny producer didn't deny anything, but simply stated that it's a bit too early to be discussing these things.

"Spider-Man 3" opens on May 4th.

Source: IGN Movies

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privatepilesleftnipple writes:
on Mar 09 2007 02:16 AM

You think he uses hand cream?

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SolidChamp writes:
on Mar 09 2007 04:48 AM

While I don't like the idea of the series continuing with different cast members, the key thing is that Raimi stays on. I think if Raimi announces that he will continue directing, we might even see Tobey change his mind. What we need is a HUGE petition for the two of them to keep going with this one.

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selke99 writes:
on Mar 09 2007 05:33 AM

In reply to this comment (#857737)
He actually uses Steve Martin's penis cream. It will be advertised in the movie.

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mojodaddy writes:
on Mar 09 2007 05:43 AM

Well of course there will be a fourth one. Just like there will definitely be a sequel to the Dark Knight. These movies will make money, regardless of the tomatometer, and will try and make more to get more money.

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Holly Jolly writes:
on Mar 09 2007 06:10 AM

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You think so? Basically they'll have to pull a bond, new spiderman actor, new director...but Spider-man costs twice as much as Bond to make. Sounds risky to me, especially after what happened to Batman in the 90's.

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GreenBastard writes:
on Mar 09 2007 06:16 AM

Doesn't matter weve got plenty of superhero movies on the way.
Keepem coming!

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Merlin235 writes:
on Mar 09 2007 06:59 AM

They'll make more. I wouldn't mind a re-imagining sometime in the future. It'd be fun to see some other director's interpretation of the Spiderman mythology. But, it can't be Bay, Uwe Boll or any other person who will just hack it up. I'd say try and get James Cameron, he was into it earlier

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loof writes:
on Mar 09 2007 07:37 AM

I'd rather Sam Raimi move on and do something else. I like the Spiderman movies but I think Raimi needs to use his talents on a different movie now maybe even another horror movie.

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okito writes:
on Mar 09 2007 08:31 AM

I knew it. I knew fuck, Spider man is way too big, monumental. it's not right to stop there. I'm guessing It's goin to turn into a franchise.

it would be sad though if tobey says really goodbye.

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Samwise Gamgee writes:
on Mar 09 2007 08:55 AM

Yah, I can see Spider-Man becoming the next Bond. Actually, as much as I absolutely hate to say it, it may work out well, so long as JK Simmons reprises the role of Jameson. I also believe that they're gonna really push this whole, "End of the original series thing," because lets face it, more people will go to see it more often if they think it's the end. I think after the film has been successful and people have raked in millions and millions and then some more millions, you'll hear a few tunes begin to change. Also, I hate to say it, but Jake Gyllenhal looks and sounds just like Toby Maguire. Heck, a little makeup and we may not even notice the difference. I like Toby more than Jake, but I like Spider-Man better than I like Toby. I'm just gonna wait to judge 3 before I decided how much I want 4 or 5 or 6.

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ImaRobot writes:
on Mar 09 2007 09:33 AM

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yeah..because I'm sure they have NO idea there are millions of fan boys who would want to see more spider-man...
it's not like tobey doesn't think people want more spider-man movies, it's that he's done making them. maybe he wants to do something else, and all to him.

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cardow writes:
on Mar 09 2007 10:20 AM

Greedy bastards, just give us a knockout third chapter and then keep the series as a respectable trilogy.

There's no way I'll be seeing a fourth film without Raimi/Maguire

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kdrews21 writes:
on Mar 09 2007 11:37 AM

[b]Come on![/b]
Do you think spiderman retires at the ripe age of 19? You have to have more movies. It's fucking SPIDERMAN!!

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Bigbrother writes:
on Mar 09 2007 12:51 PM

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Well, good luck with that. The rest of us will just be over here in line for Spiderman 4. Seriously though why shouldn't they do a 4th. It's not like there's an absence of material to make a 4th. People will obviously still have an appetite for it, and really there is no one in the current cast who's irreplaceable. No one has jumped out at me as a character like say Harrison Ford as Han Solo or Tom Cruise as Maverick.

Oh Yeah, and the profits those "greedy bastards" make off these additional big budget movies are what allow about 10 smaller market nitch indie films to be made which will be artistically great but generate absolutely no profit. Welcome to the business of cinema.

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nogard64 writes:
on Mar 09 2007 02:05 PM

tell Jake Geylanhall to start working out! cuz he should be the next Spiderman!!!

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falconhero writes:
on Mar 09 2007 03:40 PM

gyllenhall would be a terrible choice to be the next spiderman. plus he would never do it. they need to bring a no named actor into it so it will more about the character and not about the actor playing him. that is why they used toby in the first place.

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nogard64 writes:
on Mar 09 2007 04:03 PM

In reply to this comment (#857752)
you be quiet!

Hes hot and I want him! and no I'm not gay!

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new12play writes:
on Mar 09 2007 04:28 PM

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What do you mean he wouldn't do it? It was practically suited up for Number 2 before Tobey was well enough to go.

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Flim Springfield writes:
on Mar 09 2007 05:50 PM

Maguire's just waiting for them to back up a truck full of cash to his door. He pulled the same stunt before the second one, and it almost cost him the job. I think his bluff will be called again, and we'll see a new actor next movie.

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IronStarSavior writes:
on Mar 09 2007 06:10 PM

Spiderman 4 without Maguire...I can do that. Spiderman 4 without Raimi....now that's where I draw the line. He has continually said he would stay on if the story is good and makes sense for the characters, so if he leaves that pretty much means he doesn't want to be associated with the script.

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