Is the obscure Spider-Man villain coming to the hit franchise…?
Amazing Spider-Man 2 came to San Diego Comic-Con 2013 and CraveOnline was there, getting interviews with director Marc Webb and producers Matt Tolmach and Avi Arad. Those full interviews are coming soon, but Marc Webb teased something never-before-mentioned to us, and we just had to share it with you now. Is The Gentleman coming to Amazing Spider-Man 2, or Amazing Spider-Man 3?
“What about The Gentleman?” Marc Webb said from out of the blue, while we were joking about the possibility of Philip Seymour Hoffman playing The Looter.
“That’s getting kind of obscure,” I replied, thinking he was just spitballing. “I always liked The Spot…”
He stopped me. “Think about the Gentleman,” he said. “I’m just saying. Put that in your… There’s your little tidbit. Think about The Gentleman.”
“How serious are you being?” I asked.
Webb nodded dramatically. “You’re just nodding dramatically,” I continued.
“I’m just saying,” Webb concluded, “think about The Gentleman.”
The Gentleman was a Spider-Man villain originating in the novel Spider-Man: The Gathering of the Sinister Six. In the story, the incredibly wealthy manipulator –involved in the mysterious death of Peter Parker’s parents – formed the Sinister Six, the supervillain group that is widely rumored to appear in Amazing Spider-Man 3.
With the mystery of Spider-Man’s parents at the fore of Marc Webb’s new movie franchise, it seems possible that The Gentleman, in some form or another, could be used in Webb’s film, if only as a plot device. Perhaps Webb needed a rich manipulator to tell his story, and simply selected one from Spider-Man canon. Or maybe he’s a big deal.
Heck, maybe he was the mysterious figure in Curt Connor’s cell at the end of Amazing Spider-Man 1, although that’s just speculation…
Either way, we Webb’s suddenly serious tone and insistence that “That’s your tidbit” implies that this tease is more than just, well, teasing.
Look out for CraveOnline’s full interviews with Marc Webb and the producers of Amazing Spider-Man 2 very soon!
William Bibbiani is the editor of CraveOnline’s Film Channel and co-host of The B-Movies Podcast. Follow him on Twitter at @WilliamBibbiani.
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: John Ash wears a Superman themed outfit at Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Stephen Yan dresses as Deadpool at Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: A zombie character greets people along 5th Avenue in the Gaslamp Quarter at Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: People walk toward the Convention Center during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Comic fans cross the street enroute to Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Gabriel Rivera dresses as Ariel from the Little Mermaid at Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Costume characters pose for pictures at Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Attendees pose for pictures at Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Attendees pose for photos during Comic Con at San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Michaell Cherry shows his Joker costume during Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: A woman with a unicorn horse head waits in line to cross the street at Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: A man with his face painted as a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle walks down Fifth Avenue during Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Lisa Kruis shows her zombie outfit at Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: A woman who goes by the name Space Pizza Cosply attends Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Costumed attendees walk down 5th Avenue during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Star Wars characters pose for pictures along Fifth Avenue during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Attendee Anthony Knight dresses as Skull Kid from Legends of Zelda at Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: A woman dressed as Wonder Woman attends Comic Con at the San Diego Convention Center on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Actor Kevin Bacon attends Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Costumed characters play for the crowd during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Actor Kevin Bacon attends Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Costumed attendees walk down Fifth Avenue during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Beckham the dog sports a Superman costume during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Amanda King wears an Ice Queen costume during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: An attendee dressed as a headless pirate walks down Fifth Avenue during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: A couple kiss on the lawn outside the Convention Center during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Comic fans walk down Fifth Avenue during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Costumed attendees walk on an overpass bridge during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Comic fans stand outside of the Convention Center during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images) -
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SAN DIEGO, CA - JULY 19: Costumed attendees ride along Fifth Avenue during Comic Con on July 19, 2013 in San Diego, California. The Comic Con International Convention is the world's largest comic and entertainment event and hosts celebrity movie panels, a trade floor with comic book, science fiction and action film-related booths, as well as artist workshops and movie premieres. (Photo by Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images)
