Evan Rachel Wood lands role in musical adaptation of Spider-Man?

ANI

Washington

Thu, 11 Dec 2008: 

Washington, Dec 11 (ANI): Evan Rachel Wood has reportedly landed the leading lady role in the upcoming Broadway musical of Spider-Man.

 

According to a report on IESB.net, the actress is has been cast as the superhero's love interest Mary Jane Watson - played by Kirsten Dunst in the film series.

 

 

The live venture will re-team Wood with Julie Taymor, who directed their 2007 film Across The Universe.

 

And Taymor is "still trying to convince" Wood's Across The Universe co-star Jim Sturgess to take the title role.

 

Wood is due to start rehearsals in June next year (09), according to the report. (ANI)