Josh Hutcherson had auditioned for the spiderman character, adding that he was very grateful that he had been taken into account for the role.
Josh Hutcherson neither confirming nor denying he was now chosen as the next Spiderman.
Internet sites, including Twitter are buzzing with reports of 17-year-old will replace Toby Maguire. Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios says Maguire will not be back for the fourth "Spider-Man" movie.