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Pattinson plays down 'Spider-Man' rumours

Published Monday, Feb 8 2010, 14:24 GMT | By Lara Martin
Pattinson plays down 'Spider-Man' rumours

Rex Features

Robert Pattinson has played down speculation that he could take over the role of Spider-Man in Sony's upcoming reboot of the franchise.

The Twilight star was linked to the comic book saga after the studio announced that original star Tobey Maguire would not be returning for a fourth outing.

Speaking to the Daily Record, Pattinson said: "I don't think I'm going to be playing Spider-Man, even though I would quite like to do it."

Sony previously insisted that casting for the project had not started and that its first priority was finding a director to replace original helmer Sam Raimi.

Other stars who have been linked to the role include Zac Efron and Percy Jackson And The Lightning Thief star Logan Lerman.

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