Will Mary Jane be in Spider-Man!?

[Admin]

It looks like Mary Jane WON'T be in the new Spider-Man movie!

Taken from TheWrap.com

Meanwhile, an individual familiar with the project has told TheWrap that Mary Jane Watson will not appear in the film after all, as the character is not currently featured in James Vanderbilt's screenplay, and apparently never was.

Back in September, Deal Central reported that Mary Jane would appear in the new "Spider-Man," as the script featured two love interests competing for the affections Peter Parker. However, that wasn't quite true.

Evidently, there had been some discussions about Emma Stone playing red-haired MJ, but once she was cast as Gwen Stacy, the filmmakers decided to trust their instincts and stick with one love interest.

Frankly, Stone's Gwen Stacy should provide more than enough romance for Andrew Garfield, who takes over the role of the teenage web-slinger from Tobey Maguire.

So, what do you guys think? Are you happy it'll just be Gwen, just like how the 616 started? Or do you want to see MJ?

[Decoy Elite]

Interesting...

[Morpheus]

That makes sense, but only if they decide to go all the way in future films and incorporate the Night She Died arc.

[Admin]

Nov 5, 2010 12:45:40 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

That makes sense, but only if they decide to go all the way in future films and incorporate the Night She Died arc.

It'll be interesting to see what approach they take, since it's apparently inspired more-so by the 1610 universe. I agree, though. Eventually giving Gwen her classic death would be a nice turn of events and certainly shock fans of the previous movies, but know nothing of the comics.

"Hey, didn't they do a scene like this in Spider-Man 1? Oh no, she's falling. Here comes Spider-Man to....Wait, WHAT!?"

[Morpheus]

Nov 5, 2010 12:47:33 GMT -5 Admin said:

Nov 5, 2010 12:45:40 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

That makes sense, but only if they decide to go all the way in future films and incorporate the Night She Died arc.

It'll be interesting to see what approach they take, since it's apparently inspired more-so by the 1610 universe. I agree, though. Eventually giving Gwen her classic death would be a nice turn of events and certainly shock fans of the previous movies, but know nothing of the comics.

"Hey, didn't they do a scene like this in Spider-Man 1? Oh no, she's falling. Here comes Spider-Man to....Wait, WHAT!?"

Basing it off 1610 and not having MJ is a contradiction, though.

There is no way they can replicate Gwen's death in the Ultimate Universe, either. Too graphic, I'd imagine, not to mention perplex.

LOL.

[Admin]

Nov 5, 2010 12:52:07 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

Nov 5, 2010 12:47:33 GMT -5 Admin said:

It'll be interesting to see what approach they take, since it's apparently inspired more-so by the 1610 universe. I agree, though. Eventually giving Gwen her classic death would be a nice turn of events and certainly shock fans of the previous movies, but know nothing of the comics.

"Hey, didn't they do a scene like this in Spider-Man 1? Oh no, she's falling. Here comes Spider-Man to....Wait, WHAT!?"

Basing it off 1610 and not having MJ is a contradiction, though.

There is no way they can replicate Gwen's death in the Ultimate Universe, either. Too graphic, I'd imagine, not to mention perplex.

LOL.

I should have said "inspired by" instead of basing it off of.

[Morpheus]

Nov 5, 2010 12:57:38 GMT -5 Admin said:

Nov 5, 2010 12:52:07 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

Basing it off 1610 and not having MJ is a contradiction, though.

There is no way they can replicate Gwen's death in the Ultimate Universe, either. Too graphic, I'd imagine, not to mention perplex.

LOL.

I should have said "inspired by" instead of basing it off of.

Doesn't make it any better.

[Power NeXus]

I like this. IMO, Gwen is a cooler character than MJ anyway.

[cm24]

Interesting news. I can't say it bothers me. Curious to see if they are going to kill her later.

[Admin]

Nov 5, 2010 12:59:16 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

Nov 5, 2010 12:57:38 GMT -5 Admin said:

I should have said "inspired by" instead of basing it off of.

Doesn't make it any better.

LOL. It's the first installment of what they're hoping to turn into a massive franchise. If anything, I have high hopes for the first, then expect things to gradually go down hill

[Morpheus]

Nov 5, 2010 14:08:41 GMT -5 Admin said:

Nov 5, 2010 12:59:16 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

Doesn't make it any better.

LOL. It's the first installment of what they're hoping to turn into a massive franchise. If anything, I have high hopes for the first, then expect things to gradually go down hill

I honestly have no expectations until I learn more concerning the director.

[Admin]

Nov 5, 2010 17:24:07 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

Nov 5, 2010 14:08:41 GMT -5 Admin said:

LOL. It's the first installment of what they're hoping to turn into a massive franchise. If anything, I have high hopes for the first, then expect things to gradually go down hill

I honestly have no expectations until I learn more concerning the director.

All I know is he directed 500 Days of Summer... Which I didn't see.

[Morpheus]

Nov 5, 2010 17:25:27 GMT -5 Admin said:

Nov 5, 2010 17:24:07 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

I honestly have no expectations until I learn more concerning the director.

All I know is he directed 500 Days of Summer... Which I didn't see.

Marc Webb is directing?

I actually think I knew that, but I forgot about it. He's a good choice for a solid mixture between comedy and drama, but I'd want Spider-Man to take the Batman Begins treatment, as far as such a thing would be possible.

And 500 days of Summer is excellent.

[Decoy Elite]

I don't think a Batman Begins gritty style fits Spider-Man.

[Morpheus]

Nov 5, 2010 17:29:49 GMT -5 Decoy Elite said:

I don't think a Batman Begins gritty style fits Spider-Man.

I want a more serious treatment instead of simple campy fun. Not necessarily an imitation of Begins/TDK, since as characters, Batman and Spider-Man along with their supporting cast differ greatly in that aspect, but a more drama driven approach with more realism than previous Spider-Man films (hey look, a guy turns into sand and a random alien symbiote falls right into the spot Spidey chills out with MJ).

[Decoy Elite]

Nov 5, 2010 17:33:07 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

Nov 5, 2010 17:29:49 GMT -5 Decoy Elite said:

I don't think a Batman Begins gritty style fits Spider-Man.

I want a more serious treatment instead of simple campy fun. Not necessarily an imitation of Begins/TDK, since as characters, Batman and Spider-Man along with their supporting cast differ greatly in that aspect, but a more drama driven approach with more realism than previous Spider-Man films (hey look, a guy turns into sand and a random alien symbiote falls right into the spot Spidey chills out with MJ).

I see what you mean, and I do agree that it'd be nice if it were more serious.

[Morpheus]

Nov 5, 2010 17:36:31 GMT -5 Decoy Elite said:

Nov 5, 2010 17:33:07 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

I want a more serious treatment instead of simple campy fun. Not necessarily an imitation of Begins/TDK, since as characters, Batman and Spider-Man along with their supporting cast differ greatly in that aspect, but a more drama driven approach with more realism than previous Spider-Man films (hey look, a guy turns into sand and a random alien symbiote falls right into the spot Spidey chills out with MJ).

I see what you mean, and I do agree that it'd be nice if it were more serious.

One of the reasons I liked Spider-Man 2 was that the drama was pretty good, all things considered. Even though I understand why people may consider it somewhat old-fashioned.

[Decoy Elite]

Nov 5, 2010 17:38:15 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

Nov 5, 2010 17:36:31 GMT -5 Decoy Elite said:

I see what you mean, and I do agree that it'd be nice if it were more serious.

One of the reasons I liked Spider-Man 2 was that the drama was pretty good, all things considered. Even though I understand why people may consider it somewhat old-fashioned.

Dr.Octopus was well done. I'd like to see other villains get that treatment as well.

[Power NeXus]

Nov 5, 2010 17:40:42 GMT -5 Decoy Elite said:

Nov 5, 2010 17:38:15 GMT -5 Morpheus said:

One of the reasons I liked Spider-Man 2 was that the drama was pretty good, all things considered. Even though I understand why people may consider it somewhat old-fashioned.

Dr.Octopus was well done. I'd like to see other villains get that treatment as well.

To be honest, I was a bit disappointed by Dr. Octopus. I had been hoping for a little less "simple scientist driven mad by the machine on his back" and a little more "egotistical fat guy who sees everyone else as inferior scum".

[Lunacyde Prime]

Nov 5, 2010 21:28:50 GMT -5 Power NeXus said:

Nov 5, 2010 17:40:42 GMT -5 Decoy Elite said:

Dr.Octopus was well done. I'd like to see other villains get that treatment as well.

To be honest, I was a bit disappointed by Dr. Octopus. I had been hoping for a little less "simple scientist driven mad by the machine on his back" and a little more "egotistical fat guy who sees everyone else as inferior scum".

The former is a much more realistic, dynamic character IMO.