Sheen back for ‘Spider-Man 2’
Martin Sheen is to star in The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
The 72-year-old actor confirmed he will reprise his role of Uncle Ben – who was shot dead by a thug in this year’s The Amazing Spider-Man – in the superhero sequel, which is set to start filming in February 2013.
Speaking on The Late Late Show, he said: "They’ve called me back, I don’t know what the part is gonna be, but I’m going to be Uncle Ben once again in Spider-Man next year. We shoot in February."
Sheen’s reappearance as Ben – the uncle of Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield) – looks likely to be in a flashback or a dream scene.
Garfield is already confirmed to reprise his role as the titular character alongside his off-screen girlfriend Emma Stone, who will return to portray the superhero’s love interest Gwen Stacy in the sequel.
The Amazing Spider-Man director Marc Webb will take up the reins for the follow up motion picture, and he recently confirmed Dane DeHaan – who has starred in Lawless and Lincoln – will portray Peter’s tormented best friend Harry Osborn in the movie.
The filmmaker said: "Dane is an exciting and extraordinary young actor and he is a fantastic addition to our cast."
Jamie Foxx and Shailene Woodley have also been confirmed as Electro and Mary-Jane Watson respectively, and Sally Field is expected to reprise her role of Uncle Ben’s wife, Aunt May.
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 will be released in the UK on 18 April 2014.
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