Emma Stone Credit: Genaro Molina/Los Angeles Times
It’s official: Actress Emma Stone has landed the role of Gwen Stacy opposite Andrew Garfield’s Peter Parker in Marc Webb’s new “Spider-Man” reboot due out in 2012.
Though perhaps not as famous to moviegoers as her counterpart, Mary Jane Watson, in the comics, Gwen Stacy, the daughter of a police official, is Peter Parker’s girlfriend. In some ways, she is to Mary Jane as Lana Lang is to Lois Lane in the Superman mythology — not the most famous love interest but the compelling “could have been” figure in the hero’s romantic life. (In one classic storyline in the comics she was killed while Spider-Man battled the Green Goblin.)
The move to prominently feature the character in his film signals perhaps yet another way Webb is trying to distinguish his movie from Sam Raimi’s “Spider-Man.” [UPDATE: Gwen did appear in "Spider-Man 3"-- she was portrayed by Bryce Dallas Howard -- but Mary Jane was still front and center.]
In a release issued Tuesday by Sony Pictures, Webb stated, “The chemistry between Andrew and Emma was stunning and made Emma the clear choice. At the heart of the story of Peter Parker is not only the amazing Spider-Man, but also an ordinary teenager who is wondering what he has to do to get the girl. Andrew and Emma will bring everything audiences expect to these roles, but also make them their own. Much to my surprise, it was fun to find out that our choice for Gwen (Emma) is also a natural blonde.”
– Gina McIntyre
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Personally, I think Emma Stone would be a better Mary Jane Watson – she's got the attitude for MJ down cold.
Still, Stone is very talented and should have no problem portraying Gwen Stacy.
Natural blond? You learn something new everyday!
they shouldnt remake it. they shoulda just sucked it up and finished the rest
I love Emma Stone!!!
I hate Emma Stone!!!! and I hope they introduce the green goblin and kill her off very quickly. She can't act! she's not funny, she shouldn't even be in this flipping movie. And she looks ridiculous as a blond! her eyes take over her entire face, she's pasty looking, and she's shapeless. I don't think I've ever seen a more unattractive Hollywood (star?)