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Denis Leary wanted for 'Spider-Man' reboot
Published Thursday, Nov 18 2010, 04:27 GMT | By Christian Tobin
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The Rescue Me actor is wanted to play police captain George Stacy, father of Peter Parker's love interest Gwen (Emma Stone), according to The Hollywood Reporter.
In both the classic and Ultimate versions of the comic, George is killed while trying to save a child caught up in the collateral damage of Spider-Man's quest to protect New York, which ultimately turns Gwen against the superhero.
Starring alongside lead actor Andrew Garfield in the Marc Webb-directed picture are Martin Sheen, Sally Field and Rhys Ifans.
The as-yet untitled film is due to be released on July 3, 2012.
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