When it was first announced thatSpider-Manwas finally going to be a part of theMarvel Cinematic Universe, it was also revealed that whoever playedPeter Parkerwill first appear in an unspecified Marvel movie, before theSpider-Manreboot hit theaters in summer 2017. Although it has never been officially been confirmed, it is widely known that this mystery movie isCaptain America: Civil War, since the top contenders were flown out to Atlanta, whereCaptain America: Civil Waris shooting, to test for the role. Now thatTom Hollandhas landed the coveted part,The Hollywood Reporterreveals that he actually tested with two of the stars fromCaptain America: Civil WarandAvengers: Age of Ultron,Robert Downey Jr.andChris Evans, who helped with the decision making process.
On May 30,Tom Holland,Asa Butterfield,Charlie Rowe,Matthew Lintz, Judah Lewis andCharlie Plummerwere all flown out to Atlanta, where they all tested alongsideRobert Downey Jr., whose Iron Man character shares scenes with Spidey inCaptain America: Civil War. ProducersKevin FeigeandAmy Pascalwere looking for chemistry between the young actors and the oldest Avenger. The studios narrowed it down toTom HollandandCharlie Rowe, but they couldn’t decide between them, so, on the week of June 8, they asked for a second screen test.Tom Hollandwas the only actor to test separately withRobert Downey Jr.andChris Evans, and he emerged as the clear choice during the second test. Aside from his cameo inCaptain America: Civil War,Tom Hollandis signed on for at least threeSpider-Manmovies.
The studios also announced today thatJon Watts(Cop Car) will directSpider-Man, who was reportedly hand-picked byKevin Feigehimself. Sources claim that the producer was looking for someone with a comedy background and a unique perspective that would differentiate this movie from the five previous Spidey films.Jon Wattspreviously directed several episodes of the comedy seriesOnion News Network. Another report that surfaced today revealed that directorial front runnersJonathan LevineandTheodore Melfibacked out after becoming frustrated with the process. Are you excited to see the newSpider-Manin action?
