'The Amazing Spider-Man 3' is cancelled as confirmed by Marvel Studios president, Kevin Feige. Instead, his company will collaborate with Sony Pictures for a 'Spider-Man' reboot. The two forged an agreement last February, giving Marvel the rights to the web-clinging superhero franchise.
Rumor has it that Asa Butterfield will be replacing Andrew Garfield for the role of Spider-Man, also known as Peter Parker, in Marvel's superhero film. According to an insider source, Garfield may have unintentionally insulted Sony chief Kaz Hirai when he did not show up for a Sony gala at Rio de Janeiro during summer of 2014. This may be the reason why Hirai changed his mind for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 3'.
Butterfield starred the adventure movie 'Ender's Game'. Feige revealed that the 'Spider-Man' reboot will focus on a '15 or 16 year old' Peter Parker, hence the young actor. "We want to play with the Spider-Man in the high school years because there have been five 'Spider-Man' films and so many things from the comic that haven't been done yet," Feige continues to explain.
Reports say that Spidey's real personality will be explored - the one that's based on the comic books, which shall be comical and witty. The web-slinging superhero shall poke fun on his opponents despite being in serious situations. It will be quite different that the previous franchises that portrayed a serious Peter Parker.
A separate claim suggests that the title for the reboot will be 'Spider-Man: The New Avenger'. This puts the film in Marvel's current movie continuity as a part of the elite superhero team. There led to some speculations that Spidey may appear in 'Captain America: Civil War', to be released in theaters next year.
Drew Goddard, director of 'Sinister Six', is rumored to write and direct the 'Spider-Man' reboot. The movie is scheduled for release in theaters on July 27, 2017.
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