Raimi also adds that Doc Ock is a very different villain from the psychotic Green Goblin, who was killed at the end of the first Spider-Man film.

"I never considered Doc Ock as a madman," Raimi told USA Today. "He just gets his priorities out of order. He's ruthless, but I always thought of him as sane but misguided."

Molina, who had to take off weight after filming "Frida" to play the part of Doc Ock, has built himself into the shape of a self-described 1950's bodybuilder an the work outs are coming in handy since his characters four tentacles weight 75 to 100 pounds and take four puppeteers to handle each one. But according to Raimi, some of the tentacles wild moves will be enhanced by CGI technology, something he's familiar with after breaking new ground in the first film with shots of Spider-Man swinging through the streets of New York.

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While Raimi's been dodging questions for months about the plot of the film, he has commented on some long-standing rumors. First off, Doc Ock will not pursue Peter's Aunt May in a romantic subplot, as he's done in the comics. Also on the romantic front Felicia Hardy, the Black Cat, will not appear in the sequel but Betty Brant will and although she only has a slightly larger part in "Spider-Man 2" than her cameo in "Spider-Man" Raimi said they could expand the role in the future to create a love triangle between her, Peter and Mary Jane.

Dr. Curt Connors, the evil Lizard, who was referenced in the first film will also appear but don't expect any transformations. Actor Dylan Baker, will play Dr. Connors, but the Lizard is on hold for this films.

And while Maguire's been signed for one more sequel, Raimi coyly said he's not sure if he'll return, simply telling USA Today, "I don't know if they are hiring me."

But, if "Spider-Man 2" is half the movie fans are expecting, Raimi won't have any problems getting the go-ahead for a third film.

Mike Cotton is a staff writer for Wizard Magazine. For all the comic book news fit to print, check out Wizard on sale every month at comic book specialty shops and newsstands everywhere.

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