FIRST LOOK: Dane DeHaan As Harry Osborn In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

RUMOR: Could Harry Osborn Be Venom In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2? Leading To VENOM Spin-Off Which Gary Ross And Josh Trank Were Linked To Direct?

A rumor has started online via CBM that Venom could be showing up or at the very least introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. This rumor stems from a recent set image that director Marc Webb tweeted to celebrate Dane Dehaan's birthday. The image is a possible lab locker which in the Ultimate Spider-Man comics (which the new films are based on) is where Parker discovers the Venom symboite. Could the rebooted version of Venom see Harry Obsorn the host instead of Eddie Brock?

This is speculation of course but Sony has been planning a Venom spin-off for years now. Exactly how Venom or the spin-off would fit into the new Spider-Man universe is unknown. A script exists from screenwriters Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese best known for penning Zombieland along with upcoming projects G.I. Joe: Retaliation and Fox's Deadpool. At one point Hunger Games director Gary Ross was attached but eventually exited to focus on Games instead. Ross passed on making the next three Hunger Game sequels, so it's possible he could be back in the running. Josh Trank director of Chronicle (which stars Dehaan) recently landed the directing job for the Fantastic Four reboot but was also linked to direct Venom down the line too. Dane Dehaan is a rising star and quite possibly could be talented enough to pull-off his own Marvel franchise. You might be confused as both Eddie Brock and Flash Thompson (both unlikable characters at least in the comics) have been hosts to the Venom in the comics. Yet, to make it more cohesive with the Amazing Spider-Man franchise they might be looking at a stronger supporting character with a longstanding history and depth to be face of the new cinematic villain/anti-hero.

Director Marc Webb Announces Dane DeHaan Is Harry Osborn In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

While a slew of actors had tested for the role director Marc Webb has confirmed via Twitter that he's cast Dane DeHaan (Lawless, Chronicle) as Harry Osborn in Amazing Spider-Man 2. Harry is the son of Oscorp head Norman Osborn (Green Goblin), the best friend of Peter Parker and boyfriend of Mary Jane Watson. Dane joins newcomers Shailene Woodley (Mary Jane Watson) and Jamie Foxx (Electro) in the sequel.

Dane DeHaan And Alden Ehrenreich Could Play Harry In AMAZING SPIDER-MAN 2

HeatVision reports that Sony and director Marc Webb are looking to cast another classic supporting role for Amazing Spider-Man 2. They say that Dane DeHaan (Chronicle, Lawless), Brady Corbet and Alden Ehrenreich (Beautiful Creatures) are being looked at for the part of Harry Osborn. This news would confirm that Norman might actually be shown on screen in the sequel.

Funny fact is that Alden and Dane had both tested for role of Tetsuo for Warner Bros. Akira. It gives the impression that Harry could end up a stronger villain than previously seen in Spider-Man 3. Previously, the studio hired Shailene Woodley for the role of Mary Jane Watson which Webb recently confirmed. While I think Dane has the better resume, Alden has the look down solid. Jamie Foxx is currently in talks to take the role of villain Electro (Damian Lewis also considered).

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.