DREAM MOVIES PITCH: Marvel's Spider-Man

TITLE: SPIDER-MAN

TAGLINE: Nowhere he can't go, nothing he can't do.

THE PITCH:

After the events of Civil War, Miles Morales the second man to call himself spends his time trying to juggle hero work, education, family time and training with the original Spider-Man, Peter Parker. Coming into conflict with The Prowler, a masked thief with his own vendetta against Spider-Man, Morales must team up with the mysterious female Hawkeye whom he becomes attracted to, and his classmate, Kate Bishop.

DIRECTOR: EDGAR WRIGHT

Wright is perfect to take on the directing duties of Spider-Man. After the failed attempt to work with Marvel on Ant-Man because of his long history with the film, it would be great to see him come in with a fresh perspective, and able to just have fun with the character. He's proved he's able to work from source material in Scott Pilgrim Vs The World and the screenplay for Tintin and the Secret of the Unicorn, and that he can seemlessly blend comedy, action and drama with his Cornetto Trilogy (Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz & The World's End). His action scenes are always breath taking as is his ability to blend a pop soundtrack into the mix (same as James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy).

CASTING:

MILES MORALES/SPIDER-MAN: DONALD GLOVER

Glover's work on comedy show Community shows that he has the ability to get laughs from a lot of people, which is needed in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he's got previous with the Russo Brothers (Captain America's directors and Infinity Wars) and would make for a believable Spider-Man. He's also voiced Miles Morales before which lends him effortlessly to taking on the physical role. Most of all, for the dramatic scenes, Glover is soon to be seen in The Lazarus Project, a horror film, and also The Martian from director Ridley Scott. He'd be cheaper now, pre-working with Scott before his fame increases so he could sign on for multiple films. He works also for a Morales that is mixed slightly with the personality of Parker. This would also set up a possible Young Avengers film.

PETER PARKER/SPIDER-MAN: CHRIS PINE

Adding another Chris to the roster (making it four), Pine would be a perfect older Peter Parker, someone who is approaching an age that he can't continue to run around. Pine is great at playing the smart ass, doing big action, comedy and drama. Using an older Parker would allow for a better connection to this new, almost unheard of comic book character. This could lead to sequels in which Pine becomes front and centre for his own solo outing, or to aid the younger Spider-Man in Infinity Wars. It would also be cool to see Parker married and happy and not pining and worrying.


KATE BISHOP/HAWKEYE: AUBREY PLAZA

 Plaza's deadpan humour would work brilliantly against the Marvel Universe's brand of comedy. Blending deadpan comedy and her gift for delivery, she'd make a brilliant Kate Bishop, potential love interest for Morales and a character that could cross over into future Cap films, Agents of SHIELD or Daredevil series. It also enables another person for the Young Avengers roster.

AARON DAVIS/THE PROWLER: MORRIS CHESTNUT

No stranger to comic book films (Kick-Ass 2), Chestnut would make a great street level criminal, and villain of the film. The reveal of his true identity would be a Bucky Barnes style betrayal that would also set up an ally for the second film. A Prowler, Hawkeye, Morales-Spider-Man and Parker-Spider-Man would make for a brilliant set piece against an unstoppable villain.

RIO MORALES: EVA LONGORIA

Longoria might not be the obvious choice for a mother to someone Glover's age, but factor in make up appliances, and of course acting, and it would be perfectly reasonable for her to play the maternal figure. Longoria would be great given the chance to do something other than attractive woman, playing a mother would show her other side, her more mature acting ability.

JEFFERSON DAVIS: DENZEL WASHINGTON

Washington is no stranger to blockbusting action as much as prestige Oscar pictures. Joining the ranks of the biggest actor playing a parental figure (Jeff Bridges, Robert Redford, Anthony Hopkins and so on). His presence would bring brilliant gravitas to the father role, and round off a brilliant cast. In a small, Uncle Ben-esc role, he'd offer an earnest and approachable performance to a larger than life film.

GENKE LEE: STEVEN YEUN

Although Genke is quite clearly a larger character, when has a film adaptation ever struck completely true? Instead, cast Yeun, no stranger to comic book adaptations with The Walking Dead, would add great comic relief as Morales friend. Yeun is both handsome so that people will want to watch him, but earnest and down to earth enough that he is a believable actor, someone you could see actually existing in this world.

CAPTAIN QUAID: WENDELL PIERCE

Pierce, best known for his role in The Wire, has been acting for years and years now. Given the role of police captain Quaid, Pierce would bring fantastic wit, comedy and parental care to the role, approving of Spider-Man while wanting to do his duty. His role could also play a part in the television universe, conversing with Daredevil and attempting to crack down on Kingpin's rule.


WHAT WERE YOUR OPINIONS? DO YOU AGREE, DISAGREE OR THINK SPIDER-MAN IS A WASTE OF TIME WHEN THEY NEED TO MAKE A BLACK PANTHER MOVIE? LEAVE YOUR VIEWS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW, BEST ANSWER WINS THE KAIJU DU CINEMA RUTGER HAUER APPROVAL AWARD.

-KAIJU