Bono and Edge poised to pen Spiderman musical

U2 stars Bono and The Edge are reportedly in negotiations to pen the score for a new Broadway Spiderman musical.

Tony-Award winning Lion King director Julie Taymor is the brains behind the ambitious production, according to BroadwayWorld.com.

Tentative rehearsals for the show are to being in July, according to reports.

The cast will include actors filling the roles of Spiderman Peter Parker, Mary Jane, Spiderwoman Arachne, villain The Green Goblin and Daily Bugle publisher J. Jonah Jameson.