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The Hiring, Firing and Re-Hiring of Spider-Man

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the doing-the-things-that-a-spiderman-can dept.

Obiwan Kenobi writes "Remember that rumor that Tobey McGuire was fired and Jake Gyllenhaal was going to be Spider-Man? Well, it's true. According to the LA Times, McGuire's unwillingness to reveal the extent of his back injuries from his last project (Seabiscuit) resulted in a huge power struggle that incurred the wrath of Universal president Ron Meyer (whose daughter is 'coincidentally' dating McGuire), a pissed off Sam Raimi, and a now-fired agent. Interesting read about the politics of making a big budget blockbuster." Really just a gossipy story frankly, but McGuire seems to be in for the sequel despite the back problems.

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  1. Banging the boss's daughter... by Andy+Dodd · · Score: 5, Funny

    Normally puts you at a disadvantage.

    Tobey - Do NOT dump this girl. You will pay dearly.

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    1. Re:Banging the boss's daughter... by Timesprout · · Score: 5, Funny

      Exactly. How do you think he hurt his back ?

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    2. Re:Banging the boss's daughter... by Schezar · · Score: 5, Funny

      That Seabiscuit can be rough in the sack I hear.

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    3. Re:Banging the boss's daughter... by L.+VeGas · · Score: 5, Funny

      She's been reported as saying, "Hump me, dopey one named Tobey! You're my only hope."

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    4. Re:Banging the boss's daughter... by elmegil · · Score: 5, Funny
      Do NOT dump this girl. You will pay dearly.

      And now you're with her dad's agency too.....bad move dude.

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  2. They should leave him fired by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Tobey Maguire is weak. Always remember, with great back injuries comes great take-wrecking painkillers.

  3. Re:Interesting Article. by Xerithane · · Score: 5, Funny

    Fine, you're a millionaire, this doesn't automatically mean you need to be a prick.. be thankful that someone actually pays to go see your stuff, and realize that without the studios/directors/producers there will be no film, and you woulnd't be getting jack..

    Exactly, being a prick has nothing to do with money. I'm not even close to being a millionaire, and I have the art of being a prick down to.. well, an art.

    These assholes in their fancy suits and expensive cars, staring in their stupid movies are giving pricks everywhere a bad name.

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  4. Re:Back problems by Conspir8or · · Score: 5, Funny

    Yes, but he was dating Gimli, so he kept the job.