Zooey Deschanel Might Be In "Spider-Man" Reboot?!?

Casting news keeps heading our way as the Marc Webb-helmed "Spider-Man" keeps moving forward. The latest rumor is that Zooey Deschanel (Lots of movies, she's gorgeous, moving on) might be playing the role of Betty Brant, Peter's first girlfriend and co-worker at the Daily Bugle.

"He wants a strong performer to carry the role and Zooey fits the bill perfectly," an alleged insider tells Showbiz Spy. "The role is hers if she wants it.”

It's far from confirmed that Brant will have a role in the next "Spider-Man" movie, and even less certain that the role would go to Deschanel. But the character has had a role in previous Spidey flicks, albeit a small one, played by actress Elizabeth Banks.

Now I love me some Zooey, she's awesome. Do I really see her as Betty Brant? No, but do I care? No. I'll watch her in pretty much anything. Webb allegedly has plans for Betty in the reboot, so maybe we'll see some Ned Leeds/Hobgoblin? Nah, i doubt it. 

She joins the rumored casting of John Slattery (MadMen, Iron Man 2) / Sam Elliot (The Big Lebowski, Ghost Rider) as J. Jonah Jameson, so time will tell on this one.