Marc Webb Unsure Of Directing The Amazing Spider-Man Sequel

The director shares his feelings in regards to doing a sequel

During the final stages of post-production, years of development often take a toll on the cast and crew, particularly when it comes to the director. For that reason, returning to a franchise for a sequel requires much thought. Some choose to work on a different project in between sequels (like Christopher Nolan's The Prestige and Inception between his Bat-flicks), some jump right into the next one, while others move on. For The Amazing Spider-Man's director (Marc Webb), he's still unsure.

In an interview with The Huffington Post, Webb explained, "You know, I want to finish this up and go to a beach and think about the future. [...] People ask about the sequel and I'm like, 'Well, you know, I don't know if I want to do that, but I love the process.' I love Andrew and Emma. But it's like asking someone who has just given birth, 'Do you want to get pregnant again?'"

The analogy, of course, seems apt given that the director's previous film, 500 Days of Summer, was an indie darling that brought him to the attention of major studios, critics, and fans. Acquriing the director's chair for The Amazing Spider-Man was the result of that success, but the shift from a indie flick to a major studio tentpole likely put a lot of pressure and stress on him.

Perhaps in the weeks ahead he'll be swayed by reviews and box office. Either way, we'll keep you updated.