It is already confirmed, but Sony has been preparing aggressively for the next Amazing Spiderman installment. They have locked in the writers, and one of the villains, but will one of the lead characters die?

"The Amazing Spiderman 2" still has more than a half year before showing. But Sony is not wasting any time. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has tapped "Amazing Spider-Man 2" writers Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci and Jeff Pinkner to return for "Amazing Spider-Man 3."

The storied careers of the writers are featured in Comic Book Resources: "Kurtzman and Orci are deep into genre film at this point with an impressive resume that includes the reboot of "Star Trek" and "Cowboys & Aliens," with upcoming credits including "Star Trek 3," the reboot of "The Mummy" and an adaptation of the popular IDW series "Locke & Key." Pinkner is perhaps best known for his work on "Fringe" as executive producer for many years, before exiting the show prior to its final season."

Speculations on the plot abound. Since sequels are in place, extended storylines from the comic book are possible. Hints of a death involving a pivotal character is released. From Comic Book Resources: " Although details are sparse about Webb's "Amazing Spider-Man 2," there have been signs that the films are setting up the Sinister Six, a team of Spider-Man's most deadly villains that has historically included "Amazing Spider-Man 2" villains Electro (Jamie Foxx) and the Rhino (Paul Giamatti). Further speculation has occurred due to photographs of Emma Stone as Gwen Stacy that the sequel will have a direct correlation with "The Death of Gwen Stacy" storyline, which is pretty self-explanatory by its title. However, Sony has stayed tight-lipped on the details of either "Amazing Spider-Man 2" or "Amazing Spider-Man 3." Although star Andrew Garfield has not been fully confirmed to return to the franchise for a third film, he is expected to come back to the role of Peter Parker."

Meanwhile, Paul Giamatti has an interview with Collider, revealing his astonishment at how big the Spider Man franchise is, and how far he will join them: "Paul Giamatti: I was very surprised at the level of interest (in Spider Man). I've never had the paparazzi guys running around. I was like, Seriously? What the hell are you doing?"

Giamatti admits that he has signed a multi-picture deal. He confirms he's on the third film but probably not in the 4^th.

"Amazing Spider-Man 3" opens June 10, 2016.