In The Amazing Spider-Man, Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans) works for OsCorp Industries and every Spider-Man fan knows what significance OsCorp has in the Spider-Man mythology. OsCorp is run by Norman Osborn, father of Peter Parker’s best friend Harry, and who eventually becomes Spider-Man’s arch nemesis the Green Goblin, the villain responsible for Gwen Stacy’s death.
In The Amazing Spider-Man we are told Norman is dying and Connors’ research involving cross genetics is supposed to cure Norman. There’s more than a good chance that Norman will appear in the The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and very likely will turn in to the Green Goblin.
This article will focus on the top five actors who could play Norman in the sequel, having the enviable task of trying to outdo or even just live up to Willem Dafoe’s great performance in the first Spider-Man film.
5. Jon Hamm
Hamm is an actor of many masks, to use an expression Captain Stacy uses in the film. We know him very well as Don Draper from Mad Men. He successfully plays the cool, economical Don in the present as well as the more wholesome Don from his younger years. He’s also shown his comedic chops on Saturday Night Live and in Bridesmaids. It would seem Hamm has the range to pull off almost anything.
Norman Osborn is a mysterious figure, particularly in how he’s set up in this new franchise. Hamm can play mysterious very well. He’s also charismatic and confident enough to make us believe in Norman’s power for a company, and it wouldn’t be a stretch to see Hamm effectively playing up Norman’s sinister nature.
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What about Jason Issacs, Gary Sinise, or John C. McGinley?
Yes. Jason Issacs does have the look for it, as does Gary Sinise. I think I didn’t put Issacs because I didn’t want to steal other peoples’s suggestions.
Really, Alec Baldwin? No.
The green goblin will be Michael masse
I think Rhys Ifans said that wasn’t Norman Osborn in the cell with him at the end. I wonder if he knows that for sure or if he’s just pretending that’s it not Norman. I guess we’ll find out when they start casting for the film.
What about Viggo Mortensen?
Willem Dafoe will forever be Norman and The Goblin, but I’ve also seen Kevin Spacey to be a worthy successor to Dafoe’s legacy.
But Michael Massee already plays Osborn/ The Man in The Shadows
i think tobey maguire would be perfect.
The guy in prison was Sundown. Not Osborn. Sundown can transport wherever he wants. Sundown will be the new villian in the next movie.
Electro has been confirmed as the villain in the next movie, and will be played by Jamie Foxx
jack nicoson should do it.
As for Norman Osborn, i’ve always narrowed it down to 2 choices: Tim Roth being my top candidate and Sean Bean not far behind. Both actors have an outstanding rep and are known to play admirable maniatic antagonists. As for Harry, I’d say Jamie Bell, Rob Pattinson, or Anton Yelchin. And for JJ, I can’t see anyone replacing J.K. Simmons, but in terms of looks, Sam Elliot is the closest thing.
Sean Bean would be a great choice, I would definitely like to see him as Norman. Rob Pattinson gets criticised a lot because he was in Twilight but watching his movies, I would be happy if he took the role of Harry Osborn, he has a look about him that I would say he could perfectly fit the role and not and he has really improved as an actor. I hope they choose wisely when picking an actor because it is going to be extremely tough getting someone who could match or even better Willem Dafoe’s performance as Norman (The Green Goblin). I also hope The Goblin costume will have a similar look to the old ASM comics. I would love Quentin Beck (Mysterio) to make an appearence in the movies or Adrian Toomes (Vulture) or even Mac Gargan (Scorpion).
Out off all of theses choices I would think Daniel Creig would show promise, but I personally think the #1 choice is Kevin Spacey.