The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is still months away from its May 2, 2014 release, but news is already cropping up about The Amazing Spider-Man 3 . In fact, just yesterday we learned that Spidey 2 writers Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner will be back to write the third film.

Paul Giamatti in John Dies at the End

The latest Spidey 3 buzz comes from Paul Giamatti, who plays Aleksei Sytsevich, aka Rhino, in the series. During a recent interview with Collider , the actor confirmed that he will be appearing in Spidey 3 in addition to Spidey 2."I think I'm only doing the next movie [The Amazing Spider-Man 3], I don't think I'm in the next-next movie [The Amazing Spider-Man 4]," Giamatti said.Could the actor's return be a sign of the rumored Sinister Six plotline we've heard rumblings about? Added Giamatti, "They've not told me anything hard and fast about that."

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As of right now, The Amazing Spider-Man 3 and The Amazing Spider-Man 4 are scheduled to hit theaters on June 10, 2016, and May 4, 2018, respectively.

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