Joblo.com reports that New Line is desperate to secure the star for the adaptation of the comic ‘Shazam!’ in case he agrees to be the next Spiderman instead.

As previously reported, Tobey Maguire confirmed he will not be returning Spiderman 4, and as many film fans know, Gyllenhaal lost a bitterly fought battle to land the role back in 2001.

With Gyllenhaal looking like the logical replacement, New Line are reportedly keen to intercept the actor before any offer is made.