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'Spider-Man 4' in the works?

David Koepp is in talks to pen a fourth film in the franchise.

Jan 22 2007

Four months before 'Spider-Man 3' is released in cinemas, Columbia Pictures have begun negotiations with David Koepp to write a fourth instalment in the series.

It would be a return to the franchise for Koepp, who penned part one and then handed the reins over to Alvin Sargent for parts two and three.

It could be an expensive undertaking for the studio as director Sam Raimi and stars Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst are out of contract after the latest flick, meaning they would have to sign new deals for a fourth.

The first two films grossed more than $1 billion however, so it's as close to a sure thing as Columbia can get.

If everyone puts pen to paper, expect 'Spider-Man 4' to scale cinemas in 2009 or 2010, and if you can't wait until then, 'Spider-Man 3' is released on May 4.

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  • cody said...
    hunain, wat do u mean, they didnt finish the story, they should get married or somthin in the 4rth ohne, there offereing toby 20mill, hope he takes it Posted on Jan 09 2008 05:29
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  • suleiman said...
    trust me spiderman 4 will not be released cause tobey is to old, he's married,and he has a child plus kirstin dunst dont want a fourth movie and sam raimi said if them two arent in it theres no chance he'll make a fourth movie Posted on Dec 12 2007 12:59
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  • mike said...
    i enjoyed spider man 3 and hope spider man 4 is a hit and that toby m and kirsten d stay for 4 Posted on Jun 10 2007 02:34
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  • hunain said...
    i saw sp3 and really enjoyed it but i think that sp4 would not work beacuse sp3 has finished the story of peter and mj Posted on May 19 2007 20:24
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  • Neil Stott said...
    the best film this year so far
    hope there is a 4 film Posted on May 06 2007 14:38
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  • jack said...
    i went and saw spiderman 3 and it was the best film i have ever saw Posted on May 05 2007 07:44
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  • sawal said...
    trust me s p 3 is the best Posted on May 04 2007 07:58
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