Rumor: Asa Butterfield Is Marvel’s Top Choice For ‘Spider-Man’
Wednesday afternoon, a rumor began swirling that Sony and Marvel had narrowed down their choices to play the newSpider-Manto five actors. Now, thanks toThe Wrap, we know who those actors are. They areNat Wolff, Asa Butterfield, Tom Holland, Timothee ChalametandLiam James. Read more about the potential new Spider-Man actors below.
Update:In the days since this shortlist emerged, a new report says that Asa Butterfield is Marvel’s top choice for the role. SinceCaptain America: Civil Waris shooting now and will feature the new Spidey, the actor has to be locked down soon. More details follow our original story.The Wrapbroke the news of the short list. However, neither Disney nor Sony would confirm and none of these actors have offers. They’re just all still in the mix for the role, which wouldn’t need to be filled until June when the actor would likely appear as a cameo inCaptain America: Civil War.
Here’s how you know each actor:
First broke onto the scene with a role in the Paul Rudd, Tina Fey filmAdmissionbut really became a fan favorite inThe Fault in Our Stars. He’s expected to become an even bigger star whenPaper Townshits this summer.
Asa Butterfield
Asa Butterfield had been a few famous movies but it was when Martin Scorsese cast him as the lead inHugothat he truly became a star. He went on to play Ender inEnder’s Gameand will soon star in the Tim Burton filmPeregrine’s Home for Peculiars.
Tom Holland
Holland played one of the kids in the brutalThe Impossibleand was cast by Ron Howard in the upcomingIn The Heart of the Sea.He’s a relatively unknown at this point but those are two very strong projects.
Timothee Chalamet
Timothee Chalamet has been acting on TV for a long time, including a stint onHomeland, but most of us know him as the young Casey Affleck inInterstellar. Jason Reitman also cast him in the underratedMen, Women and Children.
Liam James
Liam James first hit my radar as the star ofThe Way, Way Back, but he’s since made a name for himself onThe Killingand also appeared onPsych, in2012and in multipleAlien vs. Predatormovies.
As a reminder, Kevin Feige – who’ll produce this Spider-man reboot which is expected to be directed by Drew Goddard – recently said Spider-Man would be Peter Parker, and be high school age.Read more about that here.
Update:Latino Reviewreports that Asa Butterfield is the top choice for the role, passing on word from one anonymous source that “Marvel had liked him since day one.”
There’s no other info, and no official info from either Marvel or Sony. We’ll report the final choice when announced by the studio(s).
