In an exclusive interview Jamie Foxx confirmed that he will be taking on the villainous role of Max Dillon/Electro in the sequel to The Amazing Spider-Man.

Foxx has been negotiating his role in the film since rumors began to circulate after the Academy-Award winner tweeted that he dressed up as Electro for Halloween.

In addition to Foxx, actors Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Shaielene Woodley and Dan DeHaan are also confirmed for The Amazing Spider-Man 2 film due out in theaters May 2014.