Evan Rachel Wood to Appear on Stage

Gina Wilhelm Actress

Evan Rachel Wood is going to be playing Mary Jane in the upcoming musical version of "Spider-Man." Wood is currently appearing in "The Wrestler" and starred in "Across the Universe."

No Spider-Man has been cast yet, but it's rumored that Jim Sturgess, who also starred in "Across the Universe" is up for the role.

The play will be directed by Julie Taymor, who also directed "Across the Universe." She also won a Tony for her direction of the stage version of Disney's "The Lion King."

The songs are being written by U2's Bono and The Edge.

Rehearsals begin in June.

Gina Wilhelm Actress