Update: Reps at Sony have said they have “no comment” on this latest casting rumor. Usually, if things are way off base studios and/or PR reps tend to issue straight up denials, but perhaps this latest bit of news has some weight behind it? Stay tuned.
Take it strictly as an unsubstantiated rumor for now, but Bleeding Cool are reporting that according to numerous sources, Jamie Bell has been selected to portray Peter Parker in Marc Webb’s forthcoming “Spider-Man” reboot. Does this mean Donald Glover officially now has no shot?
If this news is indeed true, it would mark the second major franchise for Bell who will be starring in the titular role of the upcoming “The Adventures Of Tintin: The Secret Of The Unicorn” trilogy of films. We wonder if Sony would really want an actor who is already top-lining a franchise for a rival studio to head up their tentpole. It remains to be seen, but he’s a great choice nonetheless, so if it’s true it gets our solid approval.
Again, we have to stress this is just a rumor for now. A couple of weeks ago, Josh Hutcherson emerged as a shortlist candidate and earlier this year Logan Lerman’s name was briefly batted around. More recently, Bell’s name was thrown around with the likes of Andrew Garfield (“Boy A,” “The Social Network“), Alden Ehrenreich (“Tetro“), Frank Dillane (one of the evil kids from the recent “Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” ), and again, Hutcherson.
