Future In an August 2006 interview, Marvel producer Kevin Feige said he anticipated more sequels to the Spider-Man films "because of the wealth of stories in the comics". Producer Avi Arad felt that some issues come to an end, but due to the character's age and his complex love life, the story is still continuous. Although Tobey Maguire has not signed on for another sequel, the actor has denied reports that he will not return, stating, "I feel like the stories all deserve to be told, and, you know, if... the whole team wants to get back together, and we feel like we can make a good movie that's worth making, then I'm up for it." Maguire later said in May 2007 that it may take years to develop a script. Actress Kirsten Dunst has also expressed openness to return if director Sam Raimi and Maguire do. Raimi told Premiere magazine that he "couldn't imagine" doing more sequels to the Spider-Man films without Tobey Maguire in the title role, but refused to completely rule out directing any future installments. Raimi confirmed that Sony would be making at least three more sequels, though he didn't know whether he would be required to direct. Even if he does not direct, he may stay on as producer, or co-writer. In January 2007, Columbia Pictures entered negotiations with screenwriter David Koepp, who is credited with the first Spider-Man screenplay, to pen the script for a fourth film, which would be released in 2009 or 2010. The following April, the studio said that the sequel was in the early stages of development, with no official word on casting, start date, and release. Later that month, Raimi expressed interest in directing New Line's The Hobbit. Entertainment Weekly suggested if he pursued the new project, the production schedule for Spider-Man 4 would be delayed, or a new director would replace Raimi. Sony co-chairwoman Amy Pascal said that if Raimi, Maguire, and Dunst did not return, the studio would make more Spider-Man films without them. Negotiations with Koep...