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16Nov2009

Peter Parker Knocks Up Mary Jane in 'Spidey 4'?

DateMonday, November 16, 2009 at 10:07PM
Spoiler TV came across an interesting casting notice for Spider-Man 4. What could it mean? What...could it mean? "2 or 3 year old boy to play 2 year old, Caucasian with RED HAIR, an adorable toddler with an engaging personality, on set experience preferred. IDENTICAL TWINS ONLY."

To answer the question of what it could mean, the theory going around is that this is Peter Parker and Mary Jane's kid. Seems like an unnecessary stretch at this point in the series, and we'll have more on that in 20 seconds.

The other option looks like it could be a baby Carnage (or, more accurately, Cletus Kasady). That would lead to Spidey 5 if you believe that The Lizard and/or Black Cat are the villain options in this round. Dunno.

Now, about the kid being an unnecessary stretch: I direct you to the Scrappy-Doo Syndrome, also known as Heather O'Rourke on Happy Days, Brian Bonsall on Family Ties, Raven Simone on Cosby, or Jessica Alba procreating. The lesson is simple: Kids ruin everything. It's not an absolute, no, but man, there are only a few examples of the new primary character in the sequel helping more than hurting.

You know why I stopped watching The Office at the end of last season? Not because Jim and Pam pushed forward with the marriage, but because she got all knocked up. No thanks; I'll just cherish the memories I already have of your show and pay no attention to what happens next.

So let's hope that Peter Parker and Mary Jane haven't had a kid. Of course, I'd be more optimistic if I hadn't seen Spidey 3.

AuthorColin Boyd | | in , , | Print ArticlePrint Article | | Comment5 Comments |

Reader Comments (5)

How about this: they have a kid but it gets stolen and turned into a monster voiced by Bruce Campbell? Sounds a lot like Raimi to me.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterTjei

What if Mary Jane gets preggers from someone other than Peter, Peter hooks up with Gwen, Gwen gets whacked by villain du jour shortly after their wedding.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 | Unregistered CommenterRicky Williams

Still...kids are torture in sequels. It shows that you don't have enough story left for the original characters.

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 | Registered CommenterColin Boyd

I guess the twins could be sarah and gabriel stacy... born out of Gwen Stacy's brief affair with Norman Osborn (but that means we aren't only getting kids and the black cat as a villain but also a heap of backstory/flashbacks back to Defoe's Osborn).

Tuesday, November 17, 2009 | Unregistered Commenteranybody

Didnt the guy who turns into Carnage have red hair?

Friday, November 20, 2009 | Unregistered Commenternick soapdish

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