Earlier this year Marvel Studios finally worked out a deal with Sony Pictures regarding the rights to use Spider-Man in the former studio's expanding and incredibly succesful cinematic universe. Spider-Man, a hugely popular franchise on it's own right has recently been, in the eyes of many, underperforming, (i.e. The Amazing Spider-Man 2).
The new deal lets Marvel Studios use Spider-Man in any of their upcoming films, but Sony Pictures will still hold all the rights to the character. Although it has been stated that Sony will have the ultimate say when it comes to creative control, the two are reportedly working together in trying to find the adequate talent to bring their proper, shared vision to film in the best way possible.
The Hollywod Reporter recently unveiled that after a worldwide search for the next actor that will bring Peter Parker/Spider-Man to life, the candidates were reduced to only six. Asa Butterfield and Tom Holland have been rumoured for a couple of months now, among them are four newcomers, Juda Lewis, Matthew Lintz, Charlie Plummer, and Charlie Rowe.
There have been ongoing rumours that Spider-Man's first appearance will be in Marvel Studio's upcoming film, Captain America: Civil War, which is currently filming in Atlanta, GA. and is slated for release on May 6, 2016 and therefore the "urgency" to find an actor that will be suitable to portray the teen-aged webslinger in the upcoming films.
Spider-Man is set to make his solo debut in the shared cinematic universe in 2017, and therefore both studios have also been working together in finding the creative mind that will take them where they want to go.
Collider is reporting that the Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal are close to deciding who their preferred choice to direct the web-slingers latest adventure will be. The shortlist that is being reported consists of, Jonathan Levine (Warm Bodies), Ted Melfi (Writer/Director of St. Vincent), who are considered to be the favorites. Also in the running are John Francis Daley and Jonathan M. Goldstein (writers/directors of the upcoming comedy Vacation) and Jon Watts (writer/director of Cop Car).
All of the contenders are able to write and direct and could very well tackle both tasks and make a more fluent film based on their vision.
News regarding the studios' decisions as to who will portray the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man and the person who will helm and give a fresh start to the franchise should not be too far away. Keep your eyes peeled and ears open for when the news drop!
Source: Collider / Deadline
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