With the inclusion of Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) plans are underway for the upcoming movie and new details have emerged online.
In a new report by Deadline, the new franchise will span three to four films and cover Peter Parker's years in high school after getting bitten.
"There are all kinds of rumors raging about the wall crawler, including that Feige and his producing accomplice Amy Pascal are planning an arc that will tell the Spidey story over three to four movies, each covering a year of high school for Peter Parker, who'll already have been bitten by the radioactive spider so we don't have to see that all over again. The tone they are searching for in the coming of age tale is John Hughes humor and emotion, plus all the superhero stuff."
Unlike previous versions of the movie, Parker won't graduate high school and move onto college, rather, it'll focus on the time after the transformation and fans will see how Peter handles being a superhero. Unlike "The Amazing Spider-Man" films, the new series may focus on the immediate years of the raw Spider-Man as he learns to manage his life with his new powers.
As plans continue, there is an on-going search for the film's director and from the way things are progressing, the publication adds that a decision could be made by the end of the week. In addition to a search for actor to play the titular role, it's likely that a name could be announced soon given that Spider-Man is expected to be included in the third installment of "Captain America," subtitled, "Civil War."
Sony Pictures and Marvel Team Up
It was announced back in February that Sony Pictures and Marvel have entered a partnership that will bring Spider-Man into the MCU.
Spider-Man will make his debut in a Marvel film and will be followed by a stand-alone film on July 28, 2017. The movie will be co-produced by Marvel's Kevin Feige and his team along with Amy Pascal of Sony who was part of the franchise launch with the studio 13 years ago.
"We always want to collaborate with the best and most successful filmmakers to grow our franchises and develop our characters. Marvel, Kevin Feige and Amy, who helped orchestrate this deal, are the perfect team to help produce the next chapter of Spider-Man," said Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Entertainment Michael Lynton. "This is the right decision for the franchise, for our business, for Marvel, and for the fans."
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