Sony Pictures' Animated SPIDER-MAN Film Finds Its Director
Sony Pictures is currently preparing to start production on their upcoming animated Spider-Man movie, which will be completely separate from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. There aren’t a lot of details on the project yet, but THR has revealed that film will be directed by Bob Persichetti and it will be his first feature film. Over the years, he’s worked on several animated film projects serving as head of story. A couple of those films include Puss in Boots and The Little Prince.
It was also revealed that the script for the film was written by Phil Lord, half the writing and directing duo that brought us The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street. His partner in crime Chris Miller is still attached to the film, but only as a producer. Also producing are Avi Arad and Amy Pascal.
There have been rumors that the animated Spider-Man film would be based on the Miles Morales version of the character, but the studio didn’t offer any confirmation or denial of that. It would be awesome if Morales was the center of the story in the upcoming movie. We’ll just have to wait and see until we hear more.
It’s interesting that they brought in someone like Persichetti to direct the movie as he has no real experience in directing. The studio must’ve seen something in him, though. Hopefully he delivers an awesome animated Spider-Man movie.