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Michael Keaton To Terrorize ‘Spider-Man’?
With Captain America: Civil War about to hit theaters in a few weeks, Doctor Strange being in post-production and finally having a trailer, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 currently filming, all eyes are slowly turning towards the next Marvel Cinematic Universe installment on deck. That film is Spider-Man: Homecoming and it will begin production this summer. If Variety is correct, it might be doing so with a fan favorite character actor as one of its villains: Michael Keaton. The film is, of course, set to be directed by Jon Watts (Clown, Cop Car).
Beyond a few instances of casting, we know very little about Marvel’s first Spider-Man film of their own. We know that Tom Holland will be reprising the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man from Captain America: Civil War. We also know that Marisa Tomei will be our new Aunt May and that Zendaya has been cast as a character named Michelle. Plot-wise, we have nothing to go on but rumors at this point.
Those rumors point towards the possibility of multiple villains being in the film, although it is unclear at this time as to whether they will all be trading blows with the web-slinger or if some are simply being introduced as side characters for future heel turns in sequels. If they are true, we could be seeing the likes of Adrian Toomes (aka The Vulture), Mac Gargan (aka The Scorpion), and/or Norman Osborn (aka The Green Goblin) pop up in the film.
Rumor (there’s that word again) has it that Keaton is being eyed to play Vulture, but there’s absolutely no confirmation of that at this time. I could easily see him as Norman Osborn, Mac Gargan, or even J. Jonah Jameson. Actors Kevin Bacon, Jonathan Banks, and Hugh Laurie are supposedly being eyed for roles as well, but again, there’s no confirmation of any of that at this time.
So what does it all mean? It means that one way or another, we should be getting some more casting for this film in the lead-up to production. Hopefully a synopsis and some character names as well when we do, but knowing Marvel, they might remain mum on those particular details. Regardless, if even one of these rumors is to be believed, we’re looking at a Spidey film that will have at least a few great actors in it. For now, that’s all I really need to know.
So what do you think? Will Keaton make a good Spidey villain? And is Vulture a good choice for him (if true)? Feel free to tell us what you think (and crack a few Birdman jokes) below.
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‘Curse of the Where Wolf’ Bites Into August Release With Trio of Werewolf Theatrical Screenings [Exclusive Preview]
Larry Chaney‘s hairy misadventures are continuing in the sequel graphic novel Curse of the Where Wolf from creative team Rob Saucedo, Debora Lancianese, and Jack Morelli, and its author is celebrating with a trio of horror’s greatest werewolf films.
The Curse of the Where Wolf hits shelves on August 7 from Encyclopocalypse Publications.
That coincides with the launch of a theatrical screening event in Houston, Texas, featuring a trio of seminal werewolf flicks turning 45 this year: The Howling on August 7, Wolfen on August 14, and An American Werewolf in London on August 21.
Each screening features a “werewolf in film” presentation as well as a book signing from Where Wolf author and River Oaks Theatre artistic director Rob Saucedo.
In the new graphic novel, “Being a werewolf sucks. Reporter Larry Chaney wanted to be a hero. Instead, he became a werewolf. Now, caught between incredible new powers and a desire to eat everything (and everyone) in sight, Larry must find a cure for his curse. Or die trying.”
“With Where Wolf, I wanted to tell a whodunit set in a furry convention, so the story was pretty contained within a very specific setting and genre. With Curse of the Where Wolf, I wanted to celebrate everything I love about the possibility of comic books. Curse of the Where Wolf is a funny book, in every sense of the phrase, but it’s also an earnest look at a person’s struggle to become a better version of themselves, especially when the alternative is to become a literal monster,” Saucedo says of Curse.
The original graphic novel was previously serialized as the first webcomic hosted on Fangoria before being collected by Encyclopocalypse Publications in 2023 and has already been optioned for film, podcast, and television development ahead of launch by producers James Fino (“The Freak Brothers” for Tubi, “Rick and Morty” for Adult Swim) and Charles Horak (First Date for Magnolia Pictures).
Expect Larry to find himself in even weirder situations in the 362-page full color sequel; Saucedo has provided Bloody Disgusting with exclusive art pages from the upcoming graphic novel that showcase lupine humor.
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