"While repairing a power line still connected to its spool, Max Dillon was struck by lightning. Instead of being killed, the freak accident caused a mutagenic change in his nervous system, allowing him to generate and control vast amounts of electricity. After creating a colorful costume, Max turned to a life of crime as Electro."
Chronicle star Dane DeHaan has already been revealed as the Peter Parker's tortured best friend Harry Osborn, taking over the role James Franco played in Sam Raimi's original Spider-Man trilogy.
Director Mark Webb is back to helm the sequel after the first film took in more than $900 million at the box office.
