Paul Giamatti to play Rhino in Spider Man 2

[RajWatts]

Taking cues from some of the other comic book sequels out there, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 seems to have a couple of villains on the docket. We already know that Jamie Foxx is slated to play Electro, but now Heat Vision has word that Paul Giamatti is in talks to enter the mix as The Rhino. Considering Giamatti isn't exactly the most fit of actors and he's certainly not anywhere near as buff as the comic book villain usually appears, this seems like strange, but wholly interesting casting for the comic book sequel. This isn't Giamatti's first comic book film as he led American Splendor, but it'll be his first superhero film. Read on!

For those who don't know, The Rhino has been around since the 60s, first appearing as a thug from Russia who wore a superhuman suit that made him uncannily strong, speedy and invulnerable. The name comes from the fact that his suit had a large, deadly horn on top. What's interesting is that in more recent versions of the comics, The Rhino has become a more sympathetic character who actually becomes an ally of Spider-Man, so maybe Giamatti will have a role similar to that of Catwoman in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight Rises. Giamatti joins newcomers Shailene Woodley (as Mary Jane Watson) and Dane DeHaan (as Harry Osborne) along with Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone reprising their roles.

In addition, another lovely female star is slated to join the mix as Felicity Jones is currently in talks for an unknown role. Jones (Like Crazy) would be an interesting addition to the cast, especially if they decide to start setting her up to become someone like Black Cat. This Spider-Man universe is likely going to expand into a lot of new territory not covered in previous films, but I hope it just doesn't get crowded like the Spider-Man 3, and lose sight of telling this new origin story. Production is supposed to begin in February with an eye towards release in 2014.

 

[Camammal]

Fukin rhino? Who asked for this?

 

[Dominic Brehetto]

da fukk?

 

[phillycavsfan]

But there already was a Spiderman....oh fukk it.

 

[DaylitoJames]

Why are they not getting Brock Lesnar-type dudes to play roles as Rhino and Venom? They didn't learn from that Eric Forman fiasco that caused the reboot in the first place.

 

[Black White Sox Hat]

they should just get rhino to play rhino

 

[Auger]

Why are they not getting Brock Lesnar-type dudes to play roles as Rhino and Venom? They didn't learn from that Eric Forman fiasco that caused the reboot in the first place.

Unfortunately those types usually can't act for shyt.

 

[duncanthetall]

lol wut

 

[Vintage Eclectic]

This can go a couple of different ways. If they set him up as an enemy turned ally (who will hopefully get killed in the movie because seriously who cares about rhino) then this could potentially set the stage for at least the introduction of another villian. We still don't know what's going on with Osborne or who the guy at the end of the movie was who was speaking to Connors. The only way I can see them over crowding it with villains is if they make this a trilogy

 

[jmegamar]

They might be trying to make a sinister six set up. Which no matter what way you look at it doesnt make any of the choices so far any better.

 

[Ain't That Something]

This can go a couple of different ways. If they set him up as an enemy turned ally (who will hopefully get killed in the movie because seriously who cares about rhino) then this could potentially set the stage for at least the introduction of another villian. We still don't know what's going on with Osborne or who the guy at the end of the movie was who was speaking to Connors. The only way I can see them over crowding it with villains is if they make this a trilogy

Didn't theu try the same shyt with sandman in spiderman 3?

 

[Luke Cage]

i was waiting to see how this reboot turns before decided whether to buy bluray version of this or the original(first two).
Wasn't impressed with amazing spiderman. this seems even worse. dont really care about the b list spider villians. to me it's goblin and doc oc.

i might say fukk it and get the 90s cartoon series.

 

[Bigbigguy]

i was waiting to see how this reboot turns before decided whether to buy bluray version of this or the original(first two).
Wasn't impressed with amazing spiderman. this seems even worse. dont really care about the b list spider villians. to me it's goblin and doc oc.

i might say fukk it and get the 90s cartoon series.

Its on Netflix bruh

 

[Jack Martinez]

Why they always tryna double up on da villains? Electro was fine......Reality talk doe....Giamatti would be good as Dr. Octopus,

 

[klientel]

Unfortunately those types usually can't act for shyt.

Do you really need to be able to act to play in a super hero movie?