A double dose of Spiderman casting news

     While I found this summer's The Amazing Spiderman to be very overrated, producers were already planning a sequel before the film's initial release.  Almost three quarters of a billion dollars in box office returns probably didn't dampen their decision.  And now we have two huge pieces of casting news.
     Sony states that actor Dane DeHaan will play Harry Osbourne in the web-slinging sequel.  DeHaan is most noted for his work in this year's found footage superhero film Chronicle, so he's no stranger to the comicbook universe.  In addition DeHaan was also featured in Lincoln and Lawless and already has three films coming out next year.
     Additionally, Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx has also joined the cast.  According to "Coming Soon" and "Entertainment Tonight" Foxx will portray the film's main villain Electro.  Aside from The Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and The Lizard, Electro is probably Spiderman's most well known villain.  He's a genius electrician that after a bizarre accident suddenly possesses the ability to manipulate electricity at will.
     I have to say it's always nice when you can get good actors to join superhero films and both actors, especially Foxx, have the necessary acting acumen.
     The Amazing Spiderman 2 begins filming next year and will release May 2, 2014.