In a recent interview, the actress confirmed that she is in talks to play the character in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man IV.
In the cinematic universe, there are stories that never make it to the big screen, but still capture our imaginations. Among those stories is Anne Hathaway’s involvement as Felicia Hardy, also known as Black Cat, in Sam Raimi’s never-made Spider-Man 4 movie. This list, which has recently come to light, takes us on a “what if” journey full of cinematic possibilities and dreams.
Raimi’s vision for Spider-Man 4
In an interview on the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast, Hathaway revealed how close she was to playing Black Cat, revealing that she was officially cast in the role. However, he didn’t wear the costume or read more than the audition scripts. This revelation leads us to wonder what her performance would have been like compared to her role as Catwoman later in The Dark Knight.
Raimi’s vision for “Spider-Man 4” includes not only Hathaway, but also John Malkevich as Adrienne Toomes (The Vulture) and Angelina Jolie as Toomes’ daughter, Vulture. Dylan Baker reprises his role as Dr. Curt Connors, transforming into the lizard. Bruce Campbell was meant to be seen as a mystery. Imagining this star-studded cast in a movie creates endless wonder.
The number of evil
Storyboard artist Jeffrey Henderson provided more details about the film, noting that the first cut included several C and D villains such as Shocker, Mysterio, and Stilt-Man. This arachnid was at peace with himself and enjoying his role as a superhero. The Vulture, played by Malkovich, was meant to be the main antagonist, a terrifying figure who defies all expectations.
Sam Raimi expressed his pain that he could not bring “Spider-Man 4” to the level of excellence he wanted. Despite his efforts, he was unable to find a script that met his high standards. This honesty and commitment to quality shows Raimi’s love for his character and universe.
Spirits that never existed
Raimi had plans to include Craven the Hunter and additional Campbell cameos. The thought of Kraven hunting down Spider-Man in an epic battle on the big screen is another great “untold story” that will leave fans wondering what could have been.
The story is one of unfulfilled wishes and dreams, but a reminder of the richness and depth of the Spider-Man universe. Hathaway, Malkovich and Jolie could have been a part of this story, but their absence leaves us wondering, “What if?”
What could Spider-Man 4 be?
If we think about what could be “Spider-Man 4” under the leadership of Sam Raimi, we will go further into this interesting question. With Tobey Maguire reprising his iconic role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, the film promises to have the fun and maturity of the original trilogy.
Tobey Maguire would have brought more depth and maturity to the character, as the plot allowed the more experienced Peter Parker to reconcile with Altego, who he had covered for himself. This Spider-Man faced not only physical but also emotional challenges, further exploring his psychology and inner conflicts.
Raimi’s direction maintains his unique style of mixing human drama with dramatic action. The fourth installment of Arachnid is expected to feature new action sequences, aerial combat and stunts with new villains taking the franchise to new visual and narrative heights.
Ultimately, “Spider-Man 4” with Raimi and Maguire would be an homage and evolution of the previous films, keeping the essence of what made the original trilogy so popular, while introducing new elements and characters. It can be a mix of nostalgia and novelty, a balance between keeping the classics and exploring new horizons in the Spider-Man universe.