The "Sinister Six" movie was actually the subject of grand plans by the Sony studios. A report cited alleged hacked emails which showed the actors and actresses the studios intended for the movie. Tom Hardy, Sean Penn and even George Clooney and Channing Tatum were in the list.

This is only a wish list and by no means the actual cast. Some of the names are rumored or confirmed to have taken other roles with rival comic book studios. The quotes are from Comic Book Movie although they credit Bikini Robot Army for the first source of the emails.

"Drew Goddard apparently loved the idea of Tom Hardy playing Sandman, and in one email really pushed for Emily Blunt as Scorpia (who is an actual comic book character, and not just a female version of Scorpion). Amy Pascal put forward Emilia Clarke and Elizabeth Olsen, but noted that it was too late to do anything about the latter due to her Avengers: Age of Ultron role. Sean Penn, Denzel Washington, George Clooney, and Daniel Craig were also all discussed/rejected for roles, with Penn directly mentioned as a Doctor Octopus candidate. Woody Harrelson is too. Colin Firth is also suggested as The Vulture. Going back to Sandman, he'll apparently be the movie's comic relief, and so a list of names are reeled off, including Danny McBride, Jonah Hill, Chris O'Dowd, Michael Pena, Joel Edgerton, Jason Clarke, Sharlto Copley, and a number of others."

CBM is quick to disclaim: "This is basically just a brain fart of ideas, but there were definitely some actors they were more keen on than others. For example? Channing Tatum apparently wants to play Venom, but now that he's Gambit, that seems less likely."

They continue: "Some final bits for you-Doctor Octopus is described as the team's leader and needs to have quirks so as not to be boring as The Sinister Six's straight man. Avi Arad also suggested female Venom Ann Weiying for the female team spinoff, and Hannah Minghella brings up a suggestion made in jest by Emma Stone that she returns as Carnage (like in the Ultimate comics) as a 'thought to consider for the future' because it 'could be really cool/sexy/intense to see.'"

These are unlikely ideas and everything is questionable right now because of the Sony hacks. The next few weeks would be pivotal.