
UPDATE: Heat Vision reports that both Sony and the actorās reps say that Lerman is not the frontrunner just yet and that no actual ābusiness discussionsā have been made with Lerman.
Both Columbia Pictures and the actorĆ¢ā¬ā¢s camp have denied that Lerman, who stars as the title character in Ć¢ā¬ÅPercy Jackson and the Lightning Thief,Ć¢ā¬Ā is the lead candidate for job. In an interview with Access Hollywood, Lerman reportedly said, Ć¢ā¬ÅThere have been a few discussions; itĆ¢ā¬ā¢s definitely something IĆ¢ā¬ā¢m looking into.Ć¢ā¬Ā That has led to reports that Lerman is the new Parker.
While a Ć¢ā¬Åwide netĆ¢ā¬Ā is being cast, according to a studio spokesman, Ć¢ā¬ÅNo offers have been made, nor have any business discussions been made with Lerman.Ć¢ā¬Ā
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief star Logan Lerman revealed to Access Hollywood that he is in early talks with Sony Pictures to play Peter Parker in the Spider-Man reboot.
āThere have been a few discussions, itās definitely something Iām looking into,ā the 18-year-old Lerman said. āItās one of my favorite characters ever and Iām a huge fan of the series. Iād love to have more conversations about it. Iām definitely very interested in it.ā
Access Hollywood adds that Logan said the interest in him playing Spider-Man was āvice versaā from both him and the studio.
āItās just, you know, conversations are starting. Itās a long process with the studio and the producers and everything. But itās definitely a project that Iām really interested in, of course. Iād love to focus on the human element a little bit more. Itād be such a fun experience.ā
You can listen to the audio interview using the player below:
Source: Access Hollywood