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This rate a big "Ugh!" if Jake Gyllenhaal takes up the reins, it'd be a step backwards in Peter Parker's nerdiness.

Jake Gyllehhaal would suck major balls as Spider-man. Not that I don't dislike him, but I can't see him playing this role. Hell, you never know - maybe he could be good. He just seems so damn mopey all of the time. Spider-man would be a major acting stretch for him.

Why is there a picture of Grizzley Adams accompanying the article?



Oh, and "I have a bad back" is Hollywoodese for "Give me more money."

Tobey already renegotiated his deal for $17 million on "Amazing Spider-Man". I'm sure he wants to do this film!

I concur. It's just a bunch of b.s. - I think the studio will give him his money - it's not like they won't make it back in a day.

I wouldn't mind seeing Jake playing Peter Parker.

God, I hope Tobey is out . I personally thought he done a terrible job with the Spider-Man role.

Bring on Jake!

Jeez, why can't the studio just push the movie back 6 months or a year if they need to? Changing actors for the sequel is never a good idea -- look at what happened with the Batman sequels. Maguire needs to be in Spidey 2 for it to be a success, he was the best thing about the first one by far.

I think Kirsten's hard nipples were the best thing about the first one!

According to Dark Horizons, Jake's agent has already said that his client is not in the running.

That's great! If i knew how to do the little smiley face rolling around laughing i would.

i really like jake g. but i dont think he'd be very good in this role! i hope toby isn't serious about leaving the franchise.

murray next time you quote a post, click the smiles link below the text box, you'll see all the dvdtalk smiles.

Thank God. As was quoted further above, he is too mopey for the character...I can't see him in the role...but I guess I said that about Maguire as well.

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While there isn't a snowball's chance in hell of this happening, I would like to see Nicholas Brendan (Xander on Buffy) take over the role should Tobey opt out.

Joshua Jackson has the snappy patter down, but I still only see him as Pacey.

True enough. He's taller than Tobey though right? That'd be a plus I guess. What if they look in the direction of....Freddie Prinze Jr.!!!!???

Yeah, I'd like to see that happen as well...in fact, he could even use his twin brother as a stunt double. But being 32 years old, and not to mention the fact he's put on a few pounds doesn't help matters. It's a shame though he doesn't get more movie roles than what he does (Demon Island anyone?), because he's got great comedic timing.

James Bond anyone? Batman failed because of numerous reasons Val and George were only 2 of them.

I think this is horrible news. I really enjoyed how Tobey portrayed Peter Parker as geek and goof. He solidified the movie and made Spidey the most human comic movie character. I second Nicholas Brendon but, he is a little old and chubby for the part. I don't think anyone else could take over the role.

Hype hype hype!!!!


He'll do it.

Haven't they heard of STUNT DOUBLES and STAND INS???

Uhh...i dont wanna see that Jake guy as Peter Parker. I won't knock his acting ability...but i just cant see anyone else playing Spider-man other than Tobey Maguire.

Call it the "Christopher Reeve Superman syndrome"

I don't think replacing Toby with Jake Gyllenhaal would do anything but riun the franchise.

Not that Gyllenhall can't act or I have anything against him, I've personally never seen any of his work, but changing the actor for such an iconic role in the first sequal just wouldn't "feel" right. It really wouldn't be Spider-man...just the guy playing Spider-man.

As for James Bond, Connery had numerous Bonds under his belt when he left. After sequal two or three, it seems more acceptable.

He should have a bad back. After all, the success of the first film rests firmly on his shoulders.

And Sony knows it.

Let's just say they won't be letting the cuffs out on the spandex, shall we?