Spider-Man Casting Race
It looks like Spider-Man is going to have not one but two love interests in the upcoming reboot of the franchise. The word from those close to the production says that Peter Parker, played by Andrew Garfield, will be posed with a problem familiar to fans of the comic: will he choose the red-headed Mary Jane Watson or blonde Gwen Stacy?
The two roles, which were played by Kristen Dunst and Bryce Dallas Howard respectively in the previous films, are the most sought after gigs in town and the race is heating up. Click ahead to see which young talents might get the part.
Emma Stone
21-year-old Emma Stone is rumored to be the front runner for the part of Mary Jane. Fun Fact: she's actually a natural blonde. She dyed her hair red for her star-making turn in "Superbad" on the recommendation of producer Judd Apatow and the look just stuck. She was most recently seen in "Easy A."
Mia Wasikowska
Mia Wasikowska has been everywhere lately -- starring in Tim Burton's trippy spectacle "Alice in Wonderland" and she played the precocious daughter in the indie hit "The Kids Are All Right." And she's reportedly in the running to play Gwen Stacy. She'll turn 21 on October 14, and next year you can see her in a new adaptation of "Jane Eyre."
Lily Collins
Lily Collins, 21-year-old daughter of singer Phil Collins, is also reportedly in consideration for a role. She appeared in "The Blind Side" last year and will be seen in 2011's "Priest."
Teresa Palmer
24-year-old Australian actress Teresa Palmer is another contender. She was the romantic lead in this summer's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" and will soon be seen in "I Am Number Four."
But I'm pleased to hear that the Ultimate Spider-man won't be the version we get with the reboot.
