Howard in talks for ‘Spider-Man 3’
Actress Bryce Dallas Howard (“The Village”) is in talks to play Gwen Stacy in “Spider-Man 3.”
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Howard’s character would be involved in a love triangle with Spider-Man’s alter ego, Peter Parker, played by Tobey Maguire, and Mary Jane Watson, portrayed by Kirsten Dunst.
In the comics, Gwen was Peter’s first love. The character ended up being kidnapped by the Green Goblin and was killed during a bridge battle. Mary Jane replaced Stacy in the film version, but she ends up surviving the bridgetop scene.
James Franco will reprise his role from the two previous installments while Topher Grace (“In Good Company”) and Thomas Haden Church (“Sideways”) have been added to the cast as villains.
Sam Raimi, who directed the first two “Spidey” movies will direct the film with shooting to begin this month.
Howard will next appear in Lars von Trier’s film, Manderlay set for release on Jan 27.
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