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DIsney eyes FAST and FURIOUS director for SPIDER-MAN 4

Mar 26, 2024 12:45 PM

Disney has set sights on Justin Lin, renowned director of multiple Fast & Furious movies, to possibly take on the directing role for the upcoming Spider-Man 4, following Spider-Man: No Way Home. Despite earlier rumors linking Drew Goddard to the director's chair, Disney may be leaning towards Lin's action-heavy expertise. Fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) will be excited to hear that Zendaya is expected to return, with filming likely in the summer, causing a delay in the production of Euphoria's third season. Tom Holland is also anticipated to reprise his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man.

Spider-Man 4 is looked forward to as a continuation of the story after No Way Home, where Spider-Man ends up isolated, with his identity forgotten by his friends, and no surviving family members—an archetypical hardship for the hero. In a lull year for MCU releases with only Deadpool & Wolverine making a debut, Spider-Man 4's development news raises anticipation among Marvel fans.

Who is rumored to direct Spider-Man 4?

Justin Lin is the name currently associated with the director's role for Spider-Man 4, having previously directed several Fast & Furious movies and Star Trek Beyond.

Background Information:

The Spider-Man franchise has been a significant part of the MCU, with Tom Holland's portrayal of the web-slinging hero seeing global success. Since Spider-Man's integration into the MCU with Spider-Man: Homecoming, the character has undergone various trials and has been featured in Avengers cross-over events, enhancing his role in the MCU narrative. The anticipation around Spider-Man 4 is due in part to the dramatic conclusion of No Way Home, which has set a high bar for emotional storytelling and left many narrative threads open for exploration.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-03-26 13:06:03
It's exciting to hear about Justin Lin possibly taking the director's chair for Spider-Man 4. His action-packed expertise could bring a fresh and dynamic approach to the beloved franchise. Plus, the return of Tom Holland and Zendaya is sure to keep fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter in the MCU.
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-03-26 13:00:04
Exciting to hear about Justin Lin possibly taking the helm for Spider-Man 4 His action direction in the Fast & Furious series could bring a fresh energy to the web-slinger's world. Plus, with Zendaya and Tom Holland likely reprising their roles, the anticipation for this MCU installment just went up a notch.
Rolling R!ck Rolling R!ck commented on: 2024-03-26 12:54:03
Looks like Spider-Man 4 is shaping up to be action-packed with Justin Lin potentially taking the director's seat. The return of Zendaya and Tom Holland will surely keep fans hooked as the MCU continues to unfold. Can't wait to see how the story evolves after the intense events of No Way Home
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