Robert Pattinson as new Spider Man?

Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson is reportedly going to be the new Spider-Man. The Twilight star is set to replace Tobey Maguire, after he planned to walk out of Spider-Man 4.

Here's some good news for ladies. Hollywood heartthrob Robert Pattinson is reportedly going to be the new Spider-Man.

The Twilight star is set to replace Tobey Maguire, after he planned to walk out of the Spider-Man 4.

Maguire is leaving his role as the web-slinging superhero after three movies along with the franchise's director Sam Raimi, Daily Telegraph reported.

The movie series is now going to be rebranded and will focus on Spider-Man during his time at high school when it is released in 2012.

Pattinson, 23, is best known for his role as vampire Edward Cullen in the hit movie series and has been linked to the Spider-Man part along with Juno actor Michael Cera.