The Amazing Spider-Man Gets A Sequel With Andrew Garfield

First Published: September 28, 2012 3:44 PM EDT Credit: Getty Premium

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Andrew Garfield is seen at ‘The Amazing Spiderman’ Los Angeles Premiere at Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif. on June 28, 2012Caption Andrew Garfield is seen at ‘The Amazing Spiderman’ Los Angeles Premiere at Regency Village Theatre in Westwood, Calif. on June 28, 2012Andrew Garfield’s “Amazing” success at the box office has led to some great news for “Spider-Man” fans – another film.

On Friday, Columbia Pictures announced the actor will don his Spidey suit, once gain playing Peter Parker under the direction of Marc Webb.

Production will begin in early 2013 on a screenplay from Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinker, based on a previous draft from James Vanderbilt, the studio said in a release.

Avia Arad and Matt Tolmach will produce the next “The Amazing Spider-Man” installment.

The film, which will be released in 3D, will hit theaters on May 2, 2014.

Emma Stone isn’t signed on yet, but is in talks to reprise her role as Gwen Stacy.

“The Amazing Spider-Man” made more than $261 million stateside and $751 million worldwide, per Box Office Mojo.

-- Jolie Lash

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