Released just two weeks ahead of The Dark Knight Rises, The Amazing Spider-Man has left its mark on the iconic friendly neighbor. Ultimately it proved to be successful as a relaunch and grossed more than Batman Begins and X-Men: First Class, both critically acclaimed reboots of popular superhero films. Likewise, the film garnered mostly positive reviews from critics and audiences alike and has thus been named the first film in an amazing series of its own.
Before we all cry our eyes out at the beauty of The Dark Knight Rises – assuming you haven’t already – let’s give this film a little more spark and attention. Behind every film, there are always bits of knowledge that don’t quite make it out to the big screen. Here are a few things you might not have known about The Amazing Spider-Man.
Warning: With great films, comes great spoilers.
10. Josh Hutcherson Tried Out For The Role And Has A Demo As Proof
For those who don’t know, Josh Hutcherson plays Peeta in the film adaptation of The Hunger Games. Much like Mr. Andrew Garfield, he rose to instant stardom and has the pleasure of being stalked by fans and the paparazzi alike. Surprisingly, Hutcherson actually auditioned for the role of Peter Parker and has a demo reel to prove it.
It’s not clear as to whether this was his own production or a test created by the producers of the film, but one thing is clear: he really went for it. The link is above to the acne-struck Peter during a school bullying scene where Hutcherson embodies the amazing Spider-Man.
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4 Comments
#1, really?
That seems like a huge cop out, especially since most people know Gwen will die if they are familiar with the series, read comments in reviews, trailers, etc, or watched interviews where it’s almost always a question to Emma.
A better one would have to made a list of villains with the idea that “Any of these villains are possibly and/or likely because:”
For example,
-Rhino: A little easter egg during Connors showing Peter the 3D holographic diagram of animals that will be (eventually) trialled with cross-species genetics showed a rhino, in plain view, next to the lizard diagram.
-Electro: The teleportation during the lightening storm.
-Jackal: A wild guess, but The Jackal, Gwen’s high school teacher, may have been referenced. When questioning Peter about his absence from the funeral, she specifically notes that “even my teacher came.” Although this was likely a comparison of what it meant for him to be there and not Peter, this can be considered an easter egg if Jackal appears later on.
I’m quite tired so I can’t remember other possibilities I’ve thought up before.
I kinda disagree with number 4. I remeber in the school attack scene, when Spidey is wrapping up the Lizard in his web, seeing some obvious, clear CGI. There are 1 or 2 other parts too, can’t remember wich ones. But still, I completely loved the movie. Can’t wait for the sequel !
Actually, Midget Mania, Electro IS rumored to be in the next film.
It’s not a rumour, it’s a fact. They’ve confirmed it and Jamie Foxx has already been cast as Electro.