It looks like a crucial part of the casting conundrum for 2014's The Amazing Spider-Man 2 has been resolved. The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed that Shailene Woodley has signed up to play the role of Mary-Jane in both The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and The Amazing Spider-Man 3.
What we're going to talk about now some may regard as mildly spoiler-y. So don't read on if you prefer to avoid spoilers.
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Okay: Woodley, who previously came to prominence in The Descendants, is set to only have a small role in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, with the plan being to flesh her out into an "integral lead" for the third movie in the series. That does not bode well for Gwen Stacy, played by Emma Stone.
There's more on the story here. And The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is set to arrive in cinemas on May 2nd 2014.
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