Rachel McAdams In Spider-Man 4?

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Yet more comic book movie casting news, but this time it’s the all-female edition, and some promising possibilities for one of Marvel’s mega franchise.

Sam Raimi has been working on Spider-Man 4, and two actresses are being tossed into the Marvel-O-Matic casting mixer. First it was reported that a new female lead is being sought, and now it’s rumored that that lead is going to play the infamous Black Cat, one of the more interesting characters in Spider-Man’s universe. The Black Cat is of course the sultry cat burglar who has been both a thorn in Spidey’s side as well as a serious temptress. Apparently, British actress Romola Garai has reportedly auditioned for the role. Garai starred in Amazing Grace, The Other Man and Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights.

Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. Gosh, how did I miss that one?

Here she is, by the way (click to enlarge):

Interesting.

More interesting, however, is that Rachel McAdams (Redeye, The Notebook) is also in talks for the role. Obviously, McAdams is a more well-known name (and a personal favorite of mine), but we’ll see what direction Raimi is looking to take this.

It was also reported a while back that Dylan Baker, who played amputee scientist Curt Connors in Spider-Man 2 (aka the last good movie), might return and that his eventual alter-ego The Lizard would be the big bad, continuing the trend of “science-gone-wrong” characters.

Usually I’m opposed to crowding these movies with too many superpowered characters, but here I’m in favor since a) Dylan Baker is pretty awesome (he was outstanding in Trick R Treat) and b) the team-up possibilities with the Black Cat are quite intriguing. Hmmm…

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She looks about as intriguing as a mayonnaise sandwich.

Posted by: Tracer Bullet at November 10, 2009 11:14 AM

I was so burned from Spidey 3 that I can't even muster enthusiasm for even the possibility of Rachel McAdams. Curse you, Raimi!

Posted by: bonnie at November 10, 2009 11:15 AM

I've decided that I want to be Rachel McAdams when I grow up. Is that an unrealistic goal?

Posted by: Nicole at November 10, 2009 11:20 AM

You can't be Rachel McAdams, Nicole. Because that's MY destiny.

Giiiiiiirl crush!

Posted by: Julie at November 10, 2009 11:27 AM

Aw, man.
I haven't yet seen 3(and I doubt I ever will), because I heard that they mishandled (short-changed, rushed, whatever) the arc of one of my three favorite villans (Vemon) in the comic.

The Lizard is my all-time favorite Spider-man nemesis (Morbius takes the second slot), so I am reluctant, yet again.
But if Rachel gets the Black Cat role, reluctance be damned -- I'm so there.

Posted by: Rykker at November 10, 2009 11:30 AM

Rachel McAdams. In a catsuit.

*gulp*

That's all you have to say, really.

Posted by: Skewicide Blonde at November 10, 2009 11:32 AM

And, yes, I'n tramsposing ny Ms & Ns ramdonly today, apparemtly.

Posted by: Rykker at November 10, 2009 11:35 AM

I saw Dirty Dancing, Havana Nights. Don't judge me.
Nobody in it is memorable.
I'd prefer Rachel McAdams b/c she's the tits. I've liked her in every role, even that awful movie, The Family Stone. She was the bright spot.
I also love James Franco...except in these movies. He lays it on sooooooooo thick, even for a comic book flick. It's hard to watch. I'd like to see him ditch the franchise, if he hasn't already.
I'm afraid the Spiderman is going the way of the first Batman series...unbearable after the first 2.

Posted by: Whorish Mouth at November 10, 2009 11:38 AM

Actually, did he die at the end of 3? I can't remember...

Posted by: Whorish Mouth at November 10, 2009 11:40 AM

Here she is, by the way (click to enlarge):

click click click click click click click click...oh, the picture...

Posted by: branded at November 10, 2009 11:48 AM

Rachel McAdams in a tight catsuit would warrant several solitary viewings on my part.
My only requirements? That I'd have the last two rows to myself and that all others in attendance be notified that, regardless what they may hear going on in the back of the theater, under no circumstances - UNDER PENALTY OF SWIFT DEATH - should they
turn around to see what's going on.

That's Skitty's private privates time...

Posted by: Skitz at November 10, 2009 11:48 AM

Romola Garai will always be associated for me with Mira Nair's Vanity Fair, which I found much less irritating than the book (some people should not be paid by the word). She played the most irritating character though, her sad sack made me root for Reese Witherspoon's Becky Sharp. And it takes some work to make me root for Becky Sharp in any form.

But now I can't see her name in print without hearing the trailer narrator's voice in my head. Also I just love her name. Makes "Anne" sound so much less interesting.

Posted by: Anne (in Reno) at November 10, 2009 11:51 AM

I'm going with Romola. I like her for the role.

AKA, she's hot and stacked. Like Felicia should be.

Just never been a fan of Rachel McAdams, and I don't really think she'd bring the right chemistry to the role.

That, or I'm just shallow and stand behind Romola's splendid sweater puppies.

Posted by: spideychris at November 10, 2009 11:59 AM

LOVE Rachel McAdams, but my love for Romola is vast and occasionally unfounded.

Plus, she's just cool and brainy and her amazing rack makes me reconsider my hetersexual female status.

Posted by: Annie UhOh at November 10, 2009 12:01 PM

Rykker, don't worry, I also delight in the nefarious exploits of VEMON: Spider-Man's Jamaican arch-nemesis, who runs around Time Square throwing confetti and yelling "We Beat Jerry!".

Posted by: laredo at November 10, 2009 12:06 PM

Romola would be a great choice. She's the lead female in the BBC's Daniel Deronda and she's everything she should be. She's got my vote for sure.

Posted by: Suz at November 10, 2009 12:14 PM

I vote for this Romola chick. Just because if Rachel gets it, I am obligated to see it. And I don't want to see it.

Posted by: Gabs at November 10, 2009 12:35 PM

I could'a *sworn* that was Jennifer Garner in the post header pic! Huh. Weird.

Posted by: Ms MoMo at November 10, 2009 12:42 PM

Julie, I will fight you and win. You're inept! Inept!

Posted by: Nicole at November 10, 2009 12:42 PM

Ms Mo, so did I, at first. I kept wondering when they would mention her.

Posted by: Whorish Mouth at November 10, 2009 12:47 PM

Interesting. - Indeed. But I am so shallow.

Posted by: BierceAmbrose at November 10, 2009 12:51 PM

I could'a *sworn* that was Jennifer Garner in the post header pic! Huh. Weird. -- Ms MoMo

Not so weird. The first time I ever saw Rachel, I automatically assumed she was Jen's sister. What weirded me out was founding out they weren't related.

Those two could almost be twins, they look so alike at times.

Posted by: Rykker at November 10, 2009 1:12 PM

I would go gayer than Perez Hilton backstage at an "Entourage" taping for Rachel McAdams.

So, yeah, basically...win.

*bunk*

Posted by: dammitjanet at November 10, 2009 1:22 PM

SO glad I'm not the only one. My shame for the day:

"Is that Jessica Alba? No. Jennifer Garner? No. J- Jr... Rachel McAdams! Yes! Right? *reads article* Yes!"

Posted by: dsbs at November 10, 2009 1:23 PM

My brain went to Jennifer Garner as well. I could tell she wasn't Jennifer Garner, but I couldn't figure out who she was if she wasn't Jennifer Garner.

Posted by: DarthCorleone at November 10, 2009 1:40 PM

I see we forgot that Romola Garai had the hardest and most thankless role in Atonement, managing to be overshadowed by way of "easier to categorize style" logic in the performances of Saoirse Ronan and Vanessa Redgrave. It didn't help that all three played the same role and Ronan had the "cute kid makes good" aspect about her.

I say perfect casting choice. Especially over Miss "I can't keep up a consistent British accent for a 3 minute extended trailer I can't" Rachel McAdams (proven in extended trailer of Sherlock Holmes aired during the Seth and Alex's Almost Live Comedy Show).

I'll toss out Angela Bettis, who would obviously never be asked to nor allowed to audition for the role. She has genre experience, exotic features, and I'd like to see her beat the shit out of Tobey Maguire.

Posted by: Robert at November 10, 2009 1:58 PM

The RSS feed article read "Rachel McAdams in Batman 4?" It seems the job of correction's already been done. Well played, Pajiba. Well played.

Posted by: duckandcover at November 10, 2009 2:16 PM

Sweet Godtopus, I had to come to the comments just to make sure that *wasn't* Garner. Whatever Rachel is doing in that picture, she should not do it again. Ever.

Posted by: Smokin at November 10, 2009 3:09 PM

The Black Cat is dangerous and seductive. Rachel McAdams is cute and harmless. I'm rooting for the other one.

Posted by: Mr. Tusks at November 10, 2009 3:33 PM

Rachel McAdams is fine as hell. Jennifer Garner is not.

Posted by: Mick J at November 10, 2009 4:00 PM

If only it was possible to get enthused. But alas... Spiderman 3. Sigh.

Posted by: Daniel Hall at November 10, 2009 7:14 PM

I love Rachel McAdams, but she doesn't exactly fit the... Z-Axis requirement for Black Cat.

Tit-wise, is what I'm saying.

Knockers.

Posted by: James at November 10, 2009 9:16 PM

Seriously, Rachel McAdams is so pretty it makes the sun shine and it makes me die of envy of her prettiness. She's so gorgeous.

Posted by: figgy at November 10, 2009 9:51 PM

"Rachel McAdams is fine as hell. Jennifer Garner is not"

Oh, sir, you are so sadly mistaken.

Plus, if were Garner, Tobey would actually need to us his powers just to climb up and kiss her. What's he, like 5-3?

Posted by: Dave at November 10, 2009 10:38 PM

what does everyone hate so much about spiderman 3?

i liked it far more than the other two and felt sam raimi brought a lot more of himself to it than the previous ones.

Posted by: idleprimate at November 11, 2009 12:10 AM

"What's he, like 5-3?"

Tobey's 5-8 and so is Jennifer.

I'm pretty sure he can kiss her as Peter Parker.

Posted by: haplo at November 11, 2009 6:25 AM

idleprimate:

Because Spiderman 3 wasn't written by a screenwriter, or indeed anyone with any knowledge of story, but by the marketing people from toy and video game companies.

Posted by: Daniel Hall at November 11, 2009 8:22 PM

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