Chris Cooper Cast in 'The Amazing Spider-Man' Sequel!
by Shannon Keirnan
Oscar winner Chris Cooper will be appearing as Norman Osborn, the alter ego of the Green Gobling in Columbia Pictures’ 2014 release.
In the original “Spider-Man” trilogy starring Tobey Maguire, the role was filled by Willem Dafoe, who had that creepy laugh down to a science. Norman Osborn serves as a mentor to Peter Parker before turning villainous.
It is unclear whether or not the Green Goblin will be making an appearance in “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” as Jamie Foxx is already cast in the character of bad guy Electro, and Paul Giamatti as The Rhino. Will the flick be adding a third villain or waiting for the next installment for Norman Osborn to make his transformation?
Reprising their roles are Andrew Garfield as the friendly neighborhood web-slinger himself, with love interest Emma Stone as Gwen (who, in the comics, paves the way for Mary Jane).
“The Descendants” star Shailene Woodley is also making her appearance as Mary Jane Watson, new photos from the set showing her sporting her new red ‘do for the role.
Sally Field, Colm Feore, Dane DeHaan, and Felicity Jones are also set to appear.
Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and Jeff Pinkner are helming the script, working off a draft written by James Vanderbilt. The film is produced by Avi Arad and Matt Tolmch, with Marc Webb back as director.
“The Amazing Spider-Man 2” is set to hit theaters March of 2014.
