Spider-Man 3 News: Thomas Haden Church cast as the new nemesis! **NOW WITH PICTURE**

**Sean P Kelly** · 03-22-2005, 01:42 PM

The following is a newsletter I just recieved:
OSCAR NOMINEE THOMAS HADEN CHURCH CAST AS
THE NEW NEMESIS IN SONY PICTURES' AND MARVEL STUDIOS' "SPIDER-MAN 3"

Latest Adventure set to debut worldwide on May 4, 2007

CULVER CITY, CA March 22, 2005 - Thomas Haden Church, who was most recently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "Sideways", has been cast as Spider-Man's new archenemy in the next chapter of the "Spider-Man" adventure, it was announced by director Sam Raimi and producers Laura Ziskin and Marvel Studios' Avi Arad.

"Spider-Man 3", which is scheduled for release on May 4, 2007, will reunite the successful team that was responsible for the first two blockbuster films. The franchise has grossed more than $1.5 billion in worldwide ticket sales and the new film will again reteam director Raimi, producers Ziskin and Arad, and actors Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Kirsten Dunst as M.J..

Production on "Spider-Man 3" is scheduled to begin early next year.

"In addition to the on-going relationship between Peter Parker and M.J., these films are driven by the great actors who have brought our villains to life," said Raimi. "Thomas Haden Church will be a fantastic and challenging new nemesis and we all look forward to working with him."

The identity of the new villain is being kept secret and while speculation is rampant about which character is being called into action, the studio will not comment on the casting beyond confirming Church.

Since his star-making role in "Sideways", Church has been in demand. The actor is voicing one of the characters in the upcoming animated film "Charlotte's Web", and he recently appeared in Columbia Pictures' "Spanglish". Church previously appeared in such other films as "George of the Jungle", "330 Miles to Graceland", and "Tombstone". In 2003, he also starred in, co-wrote and directed the comedy "Rolling Kansas". From 1990 to 1995, Church played Lowell Mather in the TV series "Wings".

Click here to visit the official Spider-Man movie website.
http://spiderman.sonypictures.com

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For me a good guess of the new villain would be Electro, since I am looking at a picture of him on the Marvel website and I do notice a similarity between him and Thomas Haden Church in his facial expression.

However, the villain could be anyone. Feel free to post your guesses.

[ November 06, 2005, 11:11 PM: Message edited by: Gimpy ]

DELICIOUS POISON · 03-22-2005, 01:56 PM

It would probably be too out there for an unfamiliar audience to follow, but I'd rather have Venom and Carnage. Perhaps they'll establish a base for it and move in with another movie or two in the future?

**Sean P Kelly** · 03-22-2005, 03:13 PM

^ While Venom seems to be a fan-favourite villain (actually he's more of an anti-hero that hates Spider-Man), I've read that Sam Raimi isn't really keen on the character.

Also the storyline is a bit too big to be in one movie.

Koga · 03-22-2005, 03:48 PM

I don't know that much about Spiderman. I've read a few comics, but I don't remember many villains besides the best known ones.

What's that doctor called who involuntarily transforms in the lizard? I think he has a chance of being the next villain as well.

Anyway, I'm looking forward to this one, as I really enjoyed the first two.

Tonberry2k · 03-22-2005, 05:07 PM

Lowell Mather rules.

**Sean P Kelly** · 03-22-2005, 11:28 PM

^^ That would be Curt Conners, who was played by Dylan Baker in Spider-Man 2

Koga · 03-23-2005, 04:34 AM

Oh right, he was already in the 2nd movie. Not as a villain, though.

[sage] · 03-23-2005, 05:32 PM

So.. who do you guys think will be a villian?

Don't really know any Spiderman villians.

Tonberry2k · 03-23-2005, 06:29 PM

The concensus is Sandman.

**Sean P Kelly** · 03-23-2005, 07:02 PM

^ Yeah, but I think they're going to be aiming higher than that.

The Scorpion's another possibility

michaelmacinnis · 03-23-2005, 10:36 PM

Baaah I want Venom. Just because he makes an awesome adversary.

Rhino? Vulture?

Hehehe.

Morlun.

Hehehe.

Aw yeah.

Beam Yosho the Drunkard · 03-24-2005, 12:14 AM

The Green Goblin more than likely will be back. (See 2nd movie.)

Tonberry2k · 03-24-2005, 12:27 AM

I don't think Venom would work. As I've said before, some things just don't translate well to screen. So far, the baddies have been believable. They have used science to make the villains what they are, and if an alien is suddenly thrown into the mix, the ties to reality go out the window. Unfortunately, there are really no more "believable" bad guys left to use, aside from Harry, and that would be a repeat of the first movie AND would destroy the best subplot the movies have.

Beam Yosho the Drunkard · 03-24-2005, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aero-Dalton Imperial:
I don't think Venom would work. As I've said before, some things just don't translate well to screen. So far, the baddies have been believable. They have used science to make the villains what they are, and if an alien is suddenly thrown into the mix, the ties to reality go out the window. Unfortunately, there are really no more "believable" bad guys left to use, aside from Harry, and that would be a repeat of the first movie AND would destroy the best subplot the movies have.

There's also the Lizard man.
If I remember correctly, he was originally a scientest that lost his arm and decided to do find a way to regrow it. (Some lizards can re-grow their tail after it falls off, so....yeah.)

Nick · 03-24-2005, 01:13 AM

Venom would have to be done right in order for it to work, especially since he's a fairly complex character. They would need practically an entire movie to do the origin, not to mention that you can't exactly kill Venom off, nor would you want to let him off the hook.

Nick · 03-24-2005, 01:18 AM

Homeboy reminds me of Morbius though.

Adam West · 03-24-2005, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Beam Yosho the Drunkard:
There's also the Lizard man.
If I remember correctly, he was originally a scientest that lost his arm and decided to do find a way to regrow it. (Some lizards can re-grow their tail after it falls off, so....yeah.) [/QB]

Yeah, that's Curt Conners, who was played by Dylan Baker in Spider-Man 2 like Sean said.

The Scorpion or Mysterio. Actually Mysterio could be cool.

Tonberry2k · 03-24-2005, 02:45 PM

Mysterio would look incredibly lame.

Adam West · 03-24-2005, 03:47 PM

Come on, it would give a change of scenery, (Think of the Holo-Projection Cubes)

**Sean P Kelly** · 11-07-2005, 12:06 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Aero-Dalton Imperial:
The concensus is Sandman.

Even though its been the concencus for a while, here's the confirmation:

(is that a reason to BUMP a topic or what?)

[ November 06, 2005, 11:10 PM: Message edited by: Gimpy ]

03-22-2005, 01:42 PM	#1
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,350 Thanks: 9 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts Points: 196,460.68 Bank: 115,491.08 Total Points: 311,951.75 Donate	The following is a newsletter I just recieved: OSCAR NOMINEE THOMAS HADEN CHURCH CAST AS THE NEW NEMESIS IN SONY PICTURES' AND MARVEL STUDIOS' "SPIDER-MAN 3" Latest Adventure set to debut worldwide on May 4, 2007 CULVER CITY, CA March 22, 2005 - Thomas Haden Church, who was most recently nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in "Sideways", has been cast as Spider-Man's new archenemy in the next chapter of the "Spider-Man" adventure, it was announced by director Sam Raimi and producers Laura Ziskin and Marvel Studios' Avi Arad. "Spider-Man 3", which is scheduled for release on May 4, 2007, will reunite the successful team that was responsible for the first two blockbuster films. The franchise has grossed more than $1.5 billion in worldwide ticket sales and the new film will again reteam director Raimi, producers Ziskin and Arad, and actors Tobey Maguire as Peter Parker/Spider-Man and Kirsten Dunst as M.J.. Production on "Spider-Man 3" is scheduled to begin early next year. "In addition to the on-going relationship between Peter Parker and M.J., these films are driven by the great actors who have brought our villains to life," said Raimi. "Thomas Haden Church will be a fantastic and challenging new nemesis and we all look forward to working with him." The identity of the new villain is being kept secret and while speculation is rampant about which character is being called into action, the studio will not comment on the casting beyond confirming Church. Since his star-making role in "Sideways", Church has been in demand. The actor is voicing one of the characters in the upcoming animated film "Charlotte's Web", and he recently appeared in Columbia Pictures' "Spanglish". Church previously appeared in such other films as "George of the Jungle", "330 Miles to Graceland", and "Tombstone". In 2003, he also starred in, co-wrote and directed the comedy "Rolling Kansas". From 1990 to 1995, Church played Lowell Mather in the TV series "Wings". Click here to visit the official Spider-Man movie website. http://spiderman.sonypictures.com ----------------------------------------------------------- For me a good guess of the new villain would be Electro, since I am looking at a picture of him on the Marvel website and I do notice a similarity between him and Thomas Haden Church in his facial expression. However, the villain could be anyone. Feel free to post your guesses. [ November 06, 2005, 11:11 PM: Message edited by: Gimpy ]

03-22-2005, 01:56 PM	#2
DELICIOUS POISON Retro Nintendo Supermod Art & Literature Mod Metroid Mod Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 16,600 Thanks: 555 Thanked 1,597 Times in 788 Posts Points: 7,769.54 Bank: 3,602,510.30 Total Points: 3,610,279.84 Donate	It would probably be too out there for an unfamiliar audience to follow, but I'd rather have Venom and Carnage. Perhaps they'll establish a base for it and move in with another movie or two in the future?

03-22-2005, 03:13 PM	#3
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,350 Thanks: 9 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts Points: 196,460.68 Bank: 115,491.08 Total Points: 311,951.75 Donate	^ While Venom seems to be a fan-favourite villain (actually he's more of an anti-hero that hates Spider-Man), I've read that Sam Raimi isn't really keen on the character. Also the storyline is a bit too big to be in one movie.

03-22-2005, 03:48 PM	#4
Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,095 Thanks: 104 Thanked 183 Times in 117 Posts Points: 107,818.07 Bank: 21,640.09 Total Points: 129,458.16 Donate	I don't know that much about Spiderman. I've read a few comics, but I don't remember many villains besides the best known ones. What's that doctor called who involuntarily transforms in the lizard? I think he has a chance of being the next villain as well. Anyway, I'm looking forward to this one, as I really enjoyed the first two.

03-22-2005, 05:07 PM	#5
Tonberry2k Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL Gender: Posts: 5,177 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 17,728.81 Bank: 530.66 Total Points: 18,259.47 Donate	Lowell Mather rules.

03-22-2005, 11:28 PM	#6
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,350 Thanks: 9 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts Points: 196,460.68 Bank: 115,491.08 Total Points: 311,951.75 Donate	^^ That would be Curt Conners, who was played by Dylan Baker in Spider-Man 2

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Koga Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Netherlands Gender: Posts: 17,095 Thanks: 104 Thanked 183 Times in 117 Posts Points: 107,818.07 Bank: 21,640.09 Total Points: 129,458.16 Donate	Oh right, he was already in the 2nd movie. Not as a villain, though.

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[sage] Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Florida Gender: Posts: 18,066 Thanks: 1 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts Points: 33,990.48 Bank: 621.69 Total Points: 34,612.17 Donate	So.. who do you guys think will be a villian? Don't really know any Spiderman villians.

03-23-2005, 06:29 PM	#9
Tonberry2k Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL Gender: Posts: 5,177 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 17,728.81 Bank: 530.66 Total Points: 18,259.47 Donate	The concensus is Sandman.

03-23-2005, 07:02 PM	#10
Sean P Kelly SMBHQ Mod Movies Mod Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Toronto, ON, Canada Gender: Posts: 3,350 Thanks: 9 Thanked 45 Times in 35 Posts Points: 196,460.68 Bank: 115,491.08 Total Points: 311,951.75 Donate	^ Yeah, but I think they're going to be aiming higher than that. The Scorpion's another possibility

03-23-2005, 10:36 PM	#11
michaelmacinnis Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Adrift along the shores of sanity )D Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 1,988.49 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 2,488.49 Donate	Baaah I want Venom. Just because he makes an awesome adversary. Rhino? Vulture? Hehehe. Morlun. Hehehe. Aw yeah.

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03-24-2005, 12:27 AM	#13
Tonberry2k Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL Gender: Posts: 5,177 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 17,728.81 Bank: 530.66 Total Points: 18,259.47 Donate	I don't think Venom would work. As I've said before, some things just don't translate well to screen. So far, the baddies have been believable. They have used science to make the villains what they are, and if an alien is suddenly thrown into the mix, the ties to reality go out the window. Unfortunately, there are really no more "believable" bad guys left to use, aside from Harry, and that would be a repeat of the first movie AND would destroy the best subplot the movies have.

03-24-2005, 01:13 AM	#15
Nick Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 10,992.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 11,492.00 Donate	Venom would have to be done right in order for it to work, especially since he's a fairly complex character. They would need practically an entire movie to do the origin, not to mention that you can't exactly kill Venom off, nor would you want to let him off the hook.

03-24-2005, 01:18 AM	#16
Nick Banned Join Date: Dec 1969 Posts: 0 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Points: 10,992.00 Bank: 500.00 Total Points: 11,492.00 Donate	Homeboy reminds me of Morbius though.

03-24-2005, 02:45 PM	#18
Tonberry2k Senior Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Pensacola, FL Gender: Posts: 5,177 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Points: 17,728.81 Bank: 530.66 Total Points: 18,259.47 Donate	Mysterio would look incredibly lame.

03-24-2005, 03:47 PM	#19
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