‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′ is in the midst of pre-production, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, four young male actors were all tested for the role of Harry Osborn on Monday. Harry Osborn is the son of Norman Osborn (Green … Continue reading →

Who’s Up For The Harry Osborn Role In ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2′?

Posted on by

‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2′ is in the midst of pre-production, and according to The Hollywood Reporter, four young male actors were all tested for the role of Harry Osborn on Monday.

Harry Osborn is the son of Norman Osborn (Green Goblin), and becomes Peter Parker’s BFF and eventual arch-nemesis (Green Goblin, Jr. — or so I wish was his official bad guy moniker).

The actors up for the role: Sam Claflin (Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides and Snow White & the Huntsman), Eddie Redmayne, My Week With Marilyn and Les Miserables), Douglas Booth (LOL and Noah), and Boyd Holbrook (The Big C, Hatfields & McCoys, and The Host). 

Each one of these actors is a no-name, which may be the best route to go for the character.  I think what would be a mistake is to try and get someone who’s a James Franco-lite.

Source: Hollywood Reporter

  • http://www.facebook.com/StephenMCroft Steve Croft

    I thought that psycho kid from Chronicle was going for it? Bummer… he would’ve been awesome… Non-Franco like too.

  • skyrat

    James Franco was a no name when he did the first Spider Man except for a few TV movies, so yes an upcoming actor would be good lets hope the film is as well

  • Bigballs

    They need to make Harry Black or Asian… It’s racist not too when you think about it

  • http://www.facebook.com/luke.pedliham Luke Slywalker

    Eddie Redmane would be perfect for the part! Cast him immediately!! ;-)

  • http://www.facebook.com/tavotoya Gustavo Montoya

    They should cast Dave Franco