Why is Spider-Man so much younger compared to other Marvel characters?
While fans rejoice at coming films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a lot are wondering how come the "Spider-Man" reboot slated for a 2017 release date will focus on a much younger web-slinger. Kevin Feige confirms "Spider-Man" identity and explains why a 15- or 16-year-old actor is needed for the role.
In an interview with Collider, Marvel's Kevin Feige confirms rumors that a younger "Spider-Man" will resurface come the reboot's 2017 release date. He said, "In terms of the age of an actor we'll eventually to cast, I don't know. In terms of the age of what we believe Peter Parker is, I'd say 15-16 is right."
"We want to play with Spider-Man in the high school years because frankly there've been five Spider-Man films and the amazing thing about it is," continued Feige. "Even though there've been five Spider-Man films, there are so many things from the comics that haven't been done yet."
Feige says that there is more to Peter Parker than after getting his powers. He said, "The most obvious being the 'young, doesn't quite fit in' kid before his powers, and then the fella that puts on a mask and swings around and fights bad guys and doesn't shut up, which is something we want to play with and we're excited about."
Kevin Feige explained further, discussing how the "Spider-Man" reboot will connect with the other upcoming films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and how the newest (and youngest) character could fare with the other Marvel superheroes.
"I think it was midway through the first film that he graduated high school," explained Feige. "At the beginning of the second Marc Webb film, he graduated high school. We want to explore that. That also makes him very, very different from any of our other characters in the MCU, which is something else we want to explore: how unique he is when now put against all these other characters."
"Spider-Man" reboot release date has been set on July 28, 2017.
