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'Spider-Man': 19 Possible Peter Parkers?

Now that Tobey Maguire has left the franchise, we asked you to tell us who'd be the perfect web slinger for the planned reboot taking the franchise back to high school; here are the young stars who make your Spidey sense tingle
By EW Staff Updated January 14, 2010 at 10:00 PM EST
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Star Trek, Anton Yelchin, ... | There is only one choice in my mind for a new Spidey, someone who is physically perfect, comedically spot on (something Maguire, um...wasn't) and someone…
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There is only one choice in my mind for a new Spidey, someone who is physically perfect, comedically spot on (something Maguire, um...wasn't) and someone who against all odds, can actually act: ANTON YELCHIN!? If there is a young actor working today that can disappear into an iconic role better, let me know. He re-invented [Star Trek's] Chekov brilliantly, was the ONLY enjoyable thing about Terminator Salvation, and even made Charlie Bartlett 10x better than it really was. (Well, him and RDJ.)? So yeah...Anton Yelchin. —Sean

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Adventureland, Jesse Eisenberg | ? Jesse Eisenberg , the kid from Adventureland and Zombieland , could pull it off. [Peter Parker] needs to be geeky and awkward. He's a…
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?Jesse Eisenberg, the kid from Adventureland and Zombieland, could pull it off. [Peter Parker] needs to be geeky and awkward. He's a nerd, has very few friends, and is bullied at school. Being good looking needs to be secondary. —Monty

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(500) Days of Summer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt | Joseph Gordon-Levitt , or someone similar, would be great. Someone with the capability to portray the weak and vulnerable Parker, along with the strong and…
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt, or someone similar, would be great. Someone with the capability to portray the weak and vulnerable Parker, along with the strong and determined alter-ego of Spider-Man. —SteveB

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Glee | Kevin McHale — Artie from Glee .? Don't tell me I'm not COMPLETELY right in fantasy-casting that one. — Chris
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Kevin McHale — Artie from Glee.? Don't tell me I'm not COMPLETELY right in fantasy-casting that one. —Chris

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The Spy Next Door | Lucas Till , the 19-year-old costar of The Spy Next Door and Battle: Los Angeles . Geeky yet cute. He can play a high schooler…

Lucas Till, the 19-year-old costar of The Spy Next Door and Battle: Los Angeles. Geeky yet cute. He can play a high schooler for at least two movies before Peter goes to college. —Snarf

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A Serious Man | What's the kid from A Serious Man doing right now? Aaron Wolff . He looks just like Peter Parker from the comics, minus the red…
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What's the kid from A Serious Man doing right now? Aaron Wolff. He looks just like Peter Parker from the comics, minus the red hair, and he'd be old enough now. —Derek

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Sigourney Weaver | Justin Long is a shoo-in for this part. Like Parker, he isn't a heartthrob, but he isn't a dopey looking guy either. — Finc
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Justin Long is a shoo-in for this part. Like Parker, he isn't a heartthrob, but he isn't a dopey looking guy either. —Finc

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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Freddie Highmore | I was thinking Freddie Highmore . He's old enough, cute, and a good actor. — Monica
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I was thinking Freddie Highmore. He's old enough, cute, and a good actor. —Monica

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Milo Ventimiglia, Heroes (Season 2 -- Episode 1: Four Months Later)

I think the guy on Heroes who plays Peter Petrelli (Milo Ventimiglia) would be an EXCELLENT choice. —Ernie

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Cougar Town, Dan Byrd | Dan Byrd from Aliens in America and currently on Cougar Town . — Smitty76
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Dan Byrd from Aliens in America and currently on Cougar Town. —Smitty76

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Topher Grace | Topher Grace would be perfect, yes he was Venom [in Spider-Man 3 ], but he would be a perfect Peter Parker as the comics had…
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Topher Grace would be perfect, yes he was Venom [in Spider-Man 3], but he would be a perfect Peter Parker as the comics had him. —Beck

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White Collar | I think that Matthew Bomer [ White Collar ] would make a good Spider-Man. — Victoria
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I think that Matthew Bomer [White Collar] would make a good Spider-Man. —Victoria

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Supernatural, Jensen Ackles | OK, forget the high school thing. Go with Jensen Ackles [ Supernatural and Smallville ] and it'll be the best decision anyone ever made. —…
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OK, forget the high school thing. Go with Jensen Ackles [Supernatural and Smallville] and it'll be the best decision anyone ever made. —Stef

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Star Trek, Zoe Saldana | Zoe Saldana — she's athletic enough, and can handle a starring role. — L Bob

Zoe Saldana — she's athletic enough, and can handle a starring role. —L Bob

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David Archuleta, American Idol, ...
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Attn: Sony Pictures.? You need to put David Archuleta in your list for the role of Spider-Man. ?Peter Parker fits so well with David Archuleta's personality. —Simon

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Adam Brody, Jennifer's Body | How about Adam Brody ? He was very creepy in Jennifer's Body . And I bet he needs a j-o-b! — Syn

How about Adam Brody? He was very creepy in Jennifer's Body. And I bet he needs a j-o-b! —Syn

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Danny McBride | I think Danny McBride could bring something great to the role, but that's probably because I drink. A lot. — Matt
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I think Danny McBride could bring something great to the role, but that's probably because I drink. A lot. —Matt

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Wizards of Waverly Place, David Henrie | David Henrie , from Wizards of Waverly Place ! He has the right amount of geeky and sexy. Just watch an episode. He'd be so…
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David Henrie, from Wizards of Waverly Place! He has the right amount of geeky and sexy. Just watch an episode. He'd be so perfect! —ferdi

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Spider-Man 3, Tobey Maguire | Can we just stick to Tobey Maguire ?! I think he really fits the character. — myra
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Can we just stick to Tobey Maguire?! I think he really fits the character. —myra

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