The Spider-Man 4 casting rumors heat up again, and this time sources say that John Malkovich is in talks to play the villain Vulture.

Previously, we were led to believe that Spider-Man regular Dylan Baker would finally play The Lizard in the fourth film. Then we heard that Rachel McAdams was (falsely) being considered for the Black Cat role that eventually became Julia Stiles, and then Anne Hathaway.

Now, Movieline is saying that Hathaway will be playing Felicia Hardy, but that the character won't turn into Black Cat in the film, but instead, will become a new villain called the Vultress.

Keep in mind that these are just rumors and the cast has not been officially decided upon. Spider-Man 4 will hit theaters on May 5, 2011.