J. Jonah Jameson
| J. Jonah Jameson | |
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| Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy / Marvel Cinematic Universe character | |
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| Portrayed by | J. K. Simmons |
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| Gender | Male |
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| Family | John Jameson (son)[lower-alpha 1] |
| Significant other | Julia Jameson[lower-alpha 1] |
| Nationality | American |
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J. Jonah Jameson is a fictional character portrayed by J. K. Simmons in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy (2002-07) released by Sony Pictures and in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) media franchise released by Marvel Studios. He is based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name.
Originally appearing in Spider-Man (2002) and its sequels Spider-Man 2 and Spider-Man 3, Simmons’ performance has been universally praised and as a result, he got to voice the character in a video game film tie-in, multiple television series and specials including recurring appearances on Ultimate Spider-Man and a guest appearance on The Simpsons.
The character was later integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with Simmons reprising his role in Spider-Man: Far from Home (2019).
Creation and characterization[edit]
J. Jonah Jameson first premiered as a comic book character in the comic book The Amazing Spider-Man issue #1 (March 1963). Stan Lee stated in an interview on Talk of the Nation that he modeled J. Jonah Jameson as a much grumpier version of himself.[1] Later Spider-Man writers Tom DeFalco and Gerry Conway agreed that J. Jonah Jameson was as close as Lee ever came to a self-portrayal, with Conway elaborating that "just like Stan is a very complex and interesting guy who both has a tremendously charismatic part of himself and is an honestly decent guy who cares about people, he also has this incredible ability to go immediately to shallow. Just, BOOM, right to shallow. And that's Jameson".[2] Conway stated that whenever he wrote Jameson's dialogue, he would hear it in Lee's voice, and on one occasion even wrote a Jameson speech that was almost directly quoted from a Stan Lee speech.[2]
A live-action series, The Amazing Spider-Man featured J. Jonah Jameson as a recurring character first portrayed by David White in the pilot and later portrayed by Robert F. Simon for the remainder of the series. It was produced by Columbia Pictures Television and aired from 1977 to 1979.
In 1998, Sony Pictures Entertainment acquired the film and television rights to Spider-Man also including 900 characters related to the character. It is perpetual provided that Sony releases a new Spider-Man film at least once every 5.75 years.[3] The character was featured in a trilogy of live-action films directed by Sam Raimi with J. K. Simmons portraying the role of J. Jonah Jameson, with installments released from 2002 to 2007. The character served as a major source of comic relief throughout the series. Portrayed as a blustering, bombastic, obsessed, hyperactive man, this version of Jameson retains his dislike for Spider-Man and takes delight in anything that might discredit or defame him, but remains a good man at his core.
While Jameson does not have a physical presence in the live-action film The Amazing Spider-Man 2, it is established that Peter Parker is working for him, sending him photographs of Spider-Man and that Jameson is still libeling him.
Sony's licensing agreement with Marvel Studios[edit]
In December 2014, following the hacking of Sony Pictures' computers, Sony and Marvel Studios were revealed to have had discussions about allowing Spider-Man to appear in the 2016 Marvel Cinematic Universe film Captain America: Civil War while having control of the film rights remaining with Sony. However, on February 9, 2015, Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios announced that Spider-Man and majority of his supporting characters would appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), with the character appearing in an MCU film and Sony releasing a Spider-Man film co-produced by Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal. Sony Pictures would continue to own, finance, distribute, and exercise final creative control over the Spider-Man films.[4]
Simmons briefly reprises his role as a re-imagined version of J. Jonah Jameson in the live-action film Spider-Man: Far From Home.[5] This makes Jameson the first live-action character to be portrayed by the same actor in two different franchises. However, this version of the character is unrelated to the version that Simmons first portrayed in Raimi's trilogy. Instead, this Jameson appears as the host of TheDailyBugle.net, a sensationalist "InfoWars-type video platform."[6] Director Jon Watts noted that Simmons' performance was over-the-top in Raimi's films, but now that same performance has real-world comparisons,[7] such as Alex Jones. According to Feige, the changes in the real world also meant that moving the character from a newspaper editor to a "radical right news journalist that kind of scream[s] in front of the camera" made more sense.[8] Simmons said he and Watts did not see "eye to eye" on the film's contemporary portrayal of the character versus his performance in Raimi's films.[9]
Simmons announced that he has signed on to play Jameson for more films in the MCU.[10]
Fictional character biography[edit]
Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy[edit]
Coming of Spider-Man[edit]
On Earth-96283, J. Jonah Jameson is the chief of the Daily Bugle. One day he hires Peter Parker as a freelance photographer, who brings him images of Spider-Man, unaware that Peter is the vigilante himself. He also retains much of his cynical, avuncular attitude and brusque manner with his staff, he considers Spider-Man a menace, he refused to name Peter as his photographer when threatened by the Green Goblin.
John's wedding[edit]
Jameson is shown to be aware that Spider-Man is a hero, but is too proud to admit it. He even goes so far as to admit it when crime and danger skyrocket and his son, John's fiancée, Mary Jane Watson, is kidnapped after Spider-Man temporarily disappears, only to recant his statements immediately afterward when the web-slinger returns to confront Doctor Octopus.
Hiring Eddie Brock[edit]
Jameson sets Eddie Brock and Peter Parker up as rivals to earn a staff job, instructing them to obtain unflattering pictures of Spider-Man. He fires Brock after learning his photo was doctored and destroyed the Daily Bugle's reputation and they have to print out their first retraction in 20 years. He is also shown to be possibly afflicted by several medical conditions, as his wife constantly reminds him through his secretary Betty Brant to take his medicine.
Marvel Cinematic Universe[edit]
Exposing Spider-Man's identity[edit]
While on Earth-199999, J. Jonah Jameson is the executive reporter for TheDailyBugle.net and broadcasts a video which exposed this universe's Peter Parker as Spider-Man. Framing Parker for the attack on the London Bridge, unaware that he was framed by Mysterio.
In other media[edit]
Video games[edit]
- J. Jonah Jameson appears in Spider-Man 2 film tie-in game, voiced by Jay Gordon.
- J. Jonah Jameson appears in Spider-Man 3 film tie-in game, voiced by J. K. Simmons reprising his role from the film along with Tobey Maguire, James Franco, Topher Grace and Thomas Haden Church reprising their roles.
Reception[edit]
Simmons’ performance as Jameson in both live-action and in animation has been universally praised by both audiences and critics.[11]
Far From Home director Jon Watts explained that they approached Simmons "as late as possible" before the film's release to ask him to reprise his role as J. Jonah Jameson from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man film trilogy, hoping to keep the cameo a surprise for fans.[12] Watts stated that he never considered another actor, saying, "It's gotta be him. Like, if it wasn't him, it wasn't worth doing."[7]
Notes[edit]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ↑ Conan, Neal (October 27, 2010). "Stan Lee, Mastermind Of The Marvel Universe". NPR.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Trumbull, John (September 2016). "J. Jonah Jameson: Hero or Menace?". Back Issue! (91): 37–41.
- ↑ Clark, Travis. "Spider-Man's movie adventures have been a headache for Sony for over a decade, but the character is too valuable to compromise on". Business Insider. Retrieved 2019-09-27.
- ↑ "Sony Pictures Entertainment Brings Marvel Studios Into The Amazing World Of Spider-Man". Marvel.com. February 9, 2015. Archived from the original on February 10, 2015. Retrieved February 10, 2015. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Owen, Phil (July 3, 2019). "Yes, That Was Who You Thought It Was at the End of 'Spider-Man: Far From Home'". TheWrap.com. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
- ↑ Britt, Ryan (5 July 2019). "The Spider-Man: Far From Home Mid- and Post-Credits Scenes, Explained". Vulture. New York Magazine. Retrieved 5 July 2019.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Erbland, Kate (July 7, 2019). "'Spider-Man' Director Explains Those Post-Credits Scenes and What They Mean for the MCU". IndieWire. Archived from the original on July 8, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Dumaraog, Ana (July 7, 2019). "Kevin Feige Explains Spider-Man: Far From Home's Iconic Post-Credits Cameo". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 22, 2019. Retrieved October 22, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Lawrence, Gregory (September 21, 2020). "J.K. Simmons' 'Spider-Man: Far from Home' Cameo Led to Some Creative Disputes". Collider. Archived from the original on September 22, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2020. Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Aquilina, Tyler (May 30, 2020). "J.K. Simmons recalls his Spider-Man audition, teases his future in the MCU". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 31, 2020.
- ↑ "Harrison review". Houston Chronicle. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. Retrieved January 23, 2007.
- ↑ Goldberg, Matt (July 7, 2019). "'Spider-Man: Far From Home': Jon Watts on How They Got THAT Actor for the Credits Scene". Collider. Archived from the original on July 7, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019. Unknown parameter
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External links[edit]
- J. Jonah Jameson (Sam Raimi series) on Marvel Database, a Marvel Comics wiki
- Marvel Cinematic Universe J. Jonah Jameson on Marvel Database, a Marvel Comics wiki
- J. Jonah Jameson at Marvel Cinematic Universe Wiki
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