First Official Look At Jamie Foxx As Max Dillion (Electro) In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

Marc Webb has Tweeted yet another photo from the production of Amazing Spider-Man 2. This time revealing Jamie Foxx's character Max Dillion before his transformation to villain Electro. It also confirms Dillion's obsession with Spidey.

FIRST LOOK: Jamie Foxx On Set As Electro In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

Paul Giamatti In Talks For Rhino In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, Felicity Jones Might Also Take A Role

You might remember a couple of years back actor Paul Giamatti said he wanted a shot at playing Spidey villain The Rhino while being interviewed on Conan. HeatVision reports that the actor is now in talks for the role in Amazing Spider-Man 2. Originally, the character was a criminal from the Soviet Block that used a super suit to steal gold and rob banks. It's unknown which version of The Rhino we'll be seeing but the old talk of the Sinister Six is looking like a possibility now.

British actress Felicity Jones best known for Like Crazy is also being linked for an unnamed role. It's possible she could be up for Felicia Hardy/Black Cat or Parker's Daily Bugle co-worker Betty Brant. Black Cat is a sometime crime-fighting partner of Spider-Man's and also happens to be in Peter's circle of high school/college friends. The character had originally been included in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 4. Before the production was shutdown Anne Hathaway had the role. She would eventually take a similar part in The Dark Knight Rises as Selina Kyle/Catwoman. Jones has previously been linked for female leads before with Snow White And Huntsman and Captain America: The Winter Soldier.

This casting is becoming overwhelmingly awesome. The rest of the new additions include Jamie Foxx (Django Unchained) as Max Dillion/Electro, Dane Dehaan (Lawless, Chronicle) as Harry Osborn and Shailene Woodly (Descendants) as Mary Jane Watson. Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be swinging into theaters on May 2nd 2014.

Jamie Foxx Confirmed As Max Dillon (Electro) In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

It's sounding like Jamie Foxx (Django Unchained) has confirmed to ET (via LatinoReview) that he's landed the role of Electro in Amazing Spider-Man 2. The villain had been rumored for a while Foxx had even confirmed he had tried the costume on. It will be interesting to see how Max Dillon is connected to Oscorp and possibly Richard Parker. Foxx joins newcomers Dane DeHaan playing Harry Osborn and Shailene Woodley as Mary Jane Watson. British actor Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers, Homeland) had been linked for testing for a villain role and has been rumored for Norman Osborn. It's expected that Norman will finally appear in this installment with Harry being involved.

“I think Electro will be an exciting character to play because he’s a … genius electrician-type person, and he gets the short end of the stick from the whole world, and the next thing you know he turns it on.”

RUMOR: Damian Lewis To Play Norman Osborn/Green Goblin In SPIDER-MAN 2?

After it was revealed that Homeland actor Damian Lewis (Band of Brothers) had also been in talks with Sony for the role of baddie Electro in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. There are now rumblings online that Lewis could be looked at to play the villainous Norman Osborn/Green Goblin. Nothing concrete just yet but he'd be an excellent addition to the franchise. Plus, it could be interesting to see Jamie Foxx and Lewis playing off each other.

Director Marc Webb Confirms Electro Will Be The Villain Of SPIDER-MAN 2

Director Marc Webb while promoting the home release of the first Amazing Spider-Man talked to Collider. Webb doesn't reveal much about the casting of the sequel, although praises Jamie Foxx. Or even it's overall direction but confirmed that Maxwell Dillion (Electro) is involved along with Oscorp. It's the first time someone attached to the production has confirmed that Electro will indeed be the villain.

Back in 2007, a pre-Spider-Man 4 Sam Raimi was already gearing up to use either Electro or Vulture for his next installment in a chat with MTV. He went with Ben Kingsley as Vulture and Anne Hathaway as Black Cat for Spidey 4. The film would eventually get scrapped and Amazing Spider-Man was put into development instead. Kingsely went on to play the Mandarin in Iron Man 3 while Hathaway walked away with a breakout performance in The Dark Knight Rises as Catwoman.

Jamie Foxx In Talks For Electro In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

Amazing Spider-Man 2 is sounding a little more promising than the first outing. Variety is reporting that Oscar winning actor Jamie Foxx (Ray, Django Unchained) is in early talks to take the villain role of Electro. Foxx himself has confirmed the character is Electro via Twitter. It was also reported a while back that Shailene Woodley (Descendants) would be playing Mary Jane Watson (a cameo). According to LatinoReview, Damien Lewis (Homeland, Band of Brothers) had also been a contender for Electro.

Shailene Woodley Wanted For Mary Jane In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2, Electro The Villain?

Variety reports that Sony and director Marc Webb are currently looking hiring Shailene Woodley (Descendants) for the role of Mary Jane Watson. Originally, Emma Stone had been cast in the role only for the studio to change her character to the more classic Gwen Stacy. They are also currently looking to cast Harry Osborn.

They also report that Electro could be the villain of the film.