Some reports are suggesting that ‘High School Musical’ star Zac Efron will become the next Spider-Man , and Vanessa Hudgens may replace Kirsten Dunst to play his on-screen love interest. “The franchise would be revitalised and transformed by two of Hollywood’s most gifted and fast-rising young stars.” I don’t know about this: both Zac and Vanessa (based on their movie role choices since wrapping up the ‘High School Musical’ franchise) seem to be focused on establishing themselves as serious actors. And they’re young: imagine what a nightmare it would be for the studio if Zac and Vanessa broke up in the middle of the franchise! Yet part of becoming a major movie star seems to be getting a franchise, so it doesn’t sound completely outlandish