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Robert Pattinson or Michael Cera to be New Spiderman !?!

January 12, 2010 By Holly Stafford 8 Comments

“Spider-Man 4” has come to a halt, bringing along a huge vacancy in the film franchise world. Sam Raimi is gone as director, along with the films stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst. But now that the studio needs to basically start from square one, the main question on everyone’s mind is who will be stepping into Spidey’s suit? Already, names such as Robert Pattinson, Channing Tatum, and Kellen Lutz are being thrown around as possible replacements.

Per EntertainmentWise:

Rob faces competition for the role from Michael Cera, according to the Daily Record.

Wow, Michael Cera too? Really? Just doesn’t seem to fit for me. And neither does Pattinson. His plate is already full at the moment, with shooting for “Bel Ami” scheduled to start in February, “Twilight Saga: Eclipse” press tour scheduled to start in the spring, and a rumored fall start date for shooting “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn.” No matter what role it is, Pattinsons name seems to always pop up as a potential casting, most notably when he was rumored to be playing Jack Sparrows’ brother in “Pirates of the Caribbean 4.” (Read about that here.) According to the studio, its going to take quite a while to retool Spiderman 4, so the expected May 2011 premiere date seems to be thrown out the window. Its also too soon to be throwing any names into the ring for Maguire’s replacement, so for now we’ll just chalk up the Pattinson interest to wishful thinking!

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Robert Pattinson to Replace Johnny Depp in Next ‘Pirates of the Caribbean!?!’

September 29, 2009 By Holly Stafford 60 Comments

Okay ladies, now would be the time to grab your paper bags for the panic attacks you’re about to experience! Rumor has it that Johnny Depp could be on his way out of the popular “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies. The recent exit of Disney studio chief Dick Cook has left Depp so upset, according to MTV, that he no longer cares to continue to play Captain Jack Sparrow.

Depp is already signed up for the the next installment, “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides,” and the studio had planned to give the greenlight to a 5th and 6th installment as well. However, with the talk that Johnny might not be returning to the franchise, the studio is preparing to replace him if and when he decides to bow out of playing the character. This most likely wouldn’t happen until the 5th movie, so Disney is prepared to offer him as much money as it takes to keep him for the 4th.

The idea is to continue making the flicks with different pirate characters with big actor names to back them. Some of the names being tossed around are James Franco, Ryan Gosling, and Robert Pattinson. The rumored story for the 4th movie involves a pirate’s search for the elusive Fountain of Youth. The story makes room for a younger newcomer, a character who is said to help the pirates in their search for the mythic location.

While this could end up Orlando Bloom’s role in the next movie, it seems possible that Disney just could use that character instead as a replacement for Jack Sparrow. Pattinson was once being considered for a role as Sparrow’s brother (read about Disney hunting Robert Pattinson by clicking here.) Could he step up and be Jack himself?

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Robert Pattinson to Play Jack Sparrow’s Brother in Pirates of the Caribbean 4?

December 16, 2008 By Cara Harrington 54 Comments

Rumors are flying that the sexiest vampire in town is set to replace Russell Brand in the next installment of the “Pirates of the Caribbean” films.

“Pirates of the Caribbean 4” is still in the planning process. Quite rumblings have been going on since the success of the trilogy. Johnny Depp has already expressed his desire to return to his beloved pirate character, Captian Jack Sparrow. Geoffrey Rush, Captain Barbossa, and Gore Verbinski, director, have also pledged their alliance to another “Pirates” installment. However, don’t be looking for Orlando Bloom to renew his role as Will Turner. Keira Knightley will also be forgotten in the new film. The plot is due to center solely around Jack Sparrow according to My Park Mag UK. Several scenarios are still being thrown around. The latest is and addition to the Sparrow family tree. Jack will get a brother.

Russell Brand was said to be in the running along with Zac Efron, but after Brand perturbed in the Disney kingdom by slamming the Jonas Brothers and their dedication to chastity…he is due to be replaced. Current front runner is the new hotness, Robert Pattinson. With his massive and still growing fan base, Disney wants his appeal to ensure the success of another pirate movie. Fingers are crossed for a 2011 start date.

Sign me up. Who doesn’t have Johnny Depp pirate fantasies? Don’t pretend like you don’t want to have his dirty pirate babies. Add R.Patz to the fantasy….wet naps will be handed out at the ticket booth.

UPDATE – After finally hearing back from a rep…Disney is denying any confirmation that Pattinson will be involved. Looks like we will have to wait and see. Currently the movie idea is still in the planning phase and casting, other than those already secured in previous roles, is still being toyed with.