So we all know Spidey 4 is delayed until who knows when. I think Malkovich plays a great villain and can pull off pretty much any role. I found him best as Teddy KGB in Rounders. HOWEVER, I am having a hard time seeing him as Vulture. Another Spidey villain? Yes, but Vulture? I guess I will have to wait to see it.
ComingSoon.net gives us the story:
Malkovich was interviewed by an Italian sports show called “Quelli Che il Calcio” and he was asked not only about whether he had been approached to play the Vulture but also about the production delays. The fine folks at the Italian web site Bad Taste have graciously provided an English summation of what was said on the show:
“When conductor Simona Ventura asked him about his role of Vulture in the movie, he not only didn’t deny his involvement, but confirmed that he’s waiting for the final script to be sent to him, and that the movie has been delayed. He also hopes that shooting will begin as soon as possible.”
Sony = The New Fox
HAH!
Hardly. That Sony has decided to go this way may be a snub at Raimi, but also supports and proves Neill Blomkamp’s and Joss Whedon’s (both very public) opinion that Studios hire creative people then tell them not to be creative.
Studio interference happens with all studios, not just Fox. Not just Sony.
This just proves that the blind hate people issue Fox is just as ignorant as the blanket hate people are now spewing at Sony.
Do I think Sony is making a rash decision? Yes.
Do I think that Sony is a terrible studio? Not at all.
Well so much for this. Maybe Sony will be nice now and let Marvel Studios take over creative control of Spider-Man
Unfortunately, the odds of that happening are roughly equivalent to the odds of Isabel Lucas showing up at my house in nothing but a T-shirt and snow boots.
Yeah…
Sam Raimi and Co. are replaced by a new cast and director. Sony/Columbia Pictures/Marvel decided to reboot the Spiderman franchise.
Marvel had no say in this decision at all.
Sony owns the film rights to Spiderman and they made this decision all on their own based on the circumstances in front of them.
I don’t like it, but it wasn’t anyone else’s call but Sony.
o well… i hope it has the same feel as the animated spectacular spiderman
Spiderman 4 is canceled!! Best news ive heard all day!
Now Raimi can get to work on the Warcraft film! YESS!!!!
That there’s a good point, I guess.
Still pissed at the news.
That totally blows!
Fuckin’ assholes are re-booting it…
Tobey IS peter parker!
and isn’t he like married to the main guy at sony’s daughter?
I guess they couldn’t convince them on Vulture…
Fucked up #3 with that Venom bullshit!
SAD DAY FOR SPIDEY FANS
Did anyone read online that Sony is going to reboot Spiderman in 2012.
I just read that and it’s no rami, no mcguire or any of the rest, guess best pat of that is no Kirsten Dunst…..
All i know if one of them twilight sons of bitches get cast in this movie i lost all hope.
Why does it matter if one of cast members of Twilight gets a role in the reboot?
Just because Twilight was complete shit doesn’t mean they would be the same in a Spider-man movie. I say as long as they can act and look the part then let them be in the movie.
Agreed. Thats just some blind nerdrage right there.
Its like when people assume that any Disney actor gets a “real” gig that its ruining everything. Judge them by their own body of work.
Don’t just spill blind hate at an individual because you dont like a franchise.
As to whether or not Vulture would be a cheesy heavy…I recall seeing those early stills of Alfred Molina as Doc Ock and being unimpressed. Then Spidey 2 came out and those doubts vanished. Truth is one can make a comics villain look dumb (say, I guess…VENOM?) or interesting (Sandman) clever (New Goblin) or an actual menace (Doctor Octopus).
I think Vulture is written as more of a menace, looking very creepy, and perhaps even underestimated.
However—
I am disappointed with the breaking ‘reboot’ news. It is uncalled for.
Spider-Man 4 is no more. Hopefully the reboot will be a good thing.
His a good fit for The Vulture i guess but the character has never been one of my fav’s he doesn’t really have much going for him except he can fly abit with silly wings on his arms.
Anyone else thinking of that scene at the start of the Kick-Ass trailer….the one with the kid jumping off the building….
I think Raimi has a plan and Sony should step back and let him make the movie with his chosen villain.
The Lizard would have been better.
Malkovich is perfect for vulture, he’s a great presence and can pull it off just showing up.
Ben kingsley woulda worked well too.
theres probally a storyline leading up to Lizard anyway..
Lets get moving already!
This has been on IMDb for like a month
There will be 6 movies so im not worried that the Lizard isnt on this one.
But i have a question:
You guys im sure, are aware that Sony and Raimi are arguing over the script (Sony wants a known villain, Raimi wants the one he chose)
well, isnt the Vulture the one he always wanted?
Inst Sony NOT wanting the Vulture in this? So… there is a chance they call this off.
I wont be sure if next week Sony changes this, kicks the Vulture off and puts Lizard or someone else as the villain
Sony reported wants Carnage as the villain, which after the Venom fiasco that seems like a stupid move. Give Raimi what he wants and he’ll make another good Spidey flick!
I agree that it would be a stupid move. Do a proper adaptation of Venom, THEN focus on Carnage.
Meli,
Yeah- isnt this guy supposed to be the DIRECTOR? Whatever happened to “full control over the film”
I would call him the producer and Sony the directors.
Matt,
I say they leave Carnage for the Venom film
@ EVERYONE
YUP! I fucking told you! theyre rebooting the franchise! spiderman 4 wont happen at all. Theyre starting from scratch.
Sam Raimi and Sony just said it.
I freaking KNEW it. Whyyyyy!!???!>?!?
You in Australia?
Florida…why? (lol?)
Alright! We get to see Spidey’s origin story again, fuck yeah!
Wait…hold on….damn.
I’ve got a baaad feeling about this. I don’t want to see another origin flick. I’m not totally against fresh blood, but a reboot to a successful franchise? Not liking this.
This reboot is basically just a big “Fuck You” to Raimi from Sony. Sony could have easily just hired a new director and new cast, and whats worse is that they are in complete control now.
have a friend in sydney name is James, surname halleran friends call him Haz
Sorry Jimbo =/
I think they might just skip the origins like in the Incredible Hulk
@Matt, Sony was in complete control when they hired Raimi to do the first three.
Credit where credit is due.
Who’s to say they don’t strike gold again? I personally think its too soon to do a reboot, but until it happens and we see it, we don’t know that it will be bad just because “Sony is in control”
I like the choice, though I’m also left wondering why the Lizard is still on the back burner. I’m almost afraid that the 4th will flop and we’ll never get around to him or Mysterio.
Then again, if Raimi wins his battle over the script, I’m more than willing to give the 4th a chance. I loved the first two.
I didn’t care for 2 much and didn’t even bother seeing 3; it will take a lot for me to see 4.
More aerial fights!
They need someone like him to help the translation from book to screen not be too cartoony. Getting that right is always tough, but even just looking at this vulture pic, doesn’t the furrry collar and green bodysuit just scream ‘CHEESE?!!?’
the vulture? id much rather see mysterio or the lizard
Weird. I’m kind of on the fence with this one. I like John Malkovich allot, most of the time, but I’m just not sure about him as Vulture either. I can kind of see it, but imagining his voice in my head as the Vulture just doesn’t feel right. Guess just have to wait and see.
Plus I’ve always felt the Vulture was kind of cheesy. I mean I like his story and all, but still. But then again, I remember feeling the same way about Doc Ock, before I saw how cool they made him. I’m sure they’ll make the Vulture’s suit really cool, with some awesome weapons and maybe the wings are huge blades or something like that.
I wish it were Ben Kingsley playing the role
I thought all the spidey films sucked.. yes even 2, i m really not into this, only if they change Toby, i might think about it, but regarding vulture i think John would be good, but i thought he turned into a young guy, anyway i also dont think he a powerful enough villain on his own
It should have been the Lizard.
Totally agree, that’s the storyline they’ve been building up in the background for the last three films… why bother introducing another less than decent super villain?
Ya, I really wanted to see Lizard more also. But I suppose it doesn’t surprise me. Raimi tends to lean towards the more “human” characters then the beast like ones. Like how he really isn’t partial to Venom.
Who knows though, maybe we’ll get lucky and there’ll be a set up in this one for the Lizard. Where Doctor Conners losses his arm in an accident, causing him to pursue a way to get it back. Which of coarse leads to the Lizard.
In all honesty it shouldn’t be a surprise that Raimi is using The Vulture. If I remember correctly Raimi’s original take was to have The Sandman and The Vulture in SM3, but instead he was forced to use Venom.
isn’t Connors missing an arm in the previous three films? I’m pretty sure he is.
Yeah, he does.
Agreed. The Vulture has never really interested me. How many flying villains does this series need?
I’d much rather have the Lizard or Mysterio.
Well, maybe if they used The Lizard in the same way as the Kraven saga and made a dark movie. If done right, it could work. But I don’t really have to much love left for the franchise.