Following earlier talks of
Jamie Foxx joining the cast of
Marc Webb‘s upcoming
The Amazing Spider-Man sequel, THR reports that casting has centered this time on the role of Harry Osborn, played in
Sam Raimi‘s original trilogy by
James Franco.
The report indicates that demands for the part have shifted from a larger, athletic actor to someone “dark and edgy.” Among those said to be up for the role are
Brady Corbet (
Melancholia),
Dane DeHaan (
Chronicle) and
Alden Ehrenreich (
Stoker).
Whoever is cast will join the returning
Andrew Garfield and
Emma Stone along with
Shailene Woodley as Mary Jane Watson.
The Amazing Spider-Man sequel hits theaters on May 2nd, 2014.
