Fan-favorite Marvel hero Andrew Garfield opened up about his relationship with his iconic role inThe Amazing Spider-Manin 2012. He played the titular character for both that film and its 2014 sequelThe Amazing Spider-Man 2.Garfield later reprised the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man inSpider-Man: No Way Home.The latter film brought his character into the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man, Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin, and Jamie Foxx’s Electro, among others. Garfield’s return was very well-received, largely because the film gave a conclusion to his tragic loss of Gwen Stacy.
Prior to the release ofNo Way Home, Garfield was constantly dodging rumors that he would appear in the film.Since then, the actor has grappled with a large amount of buzz surroundinghis future as Spider-Man, a prospect he once thought was lost to him. Even so, it is difficult for him as an actor because interviews often redirect to older projects instead of those he’s actually promoting. Per Variety, Garfield “had to work very hard to have less people ask questions about ‘Spider-Man.'”
The Spider-Man performer explained that though he’s “still working on it, obviously,” and “it’s an imperfect process,” Garfield was “grateful for” playing the role. He elaborated portraying the character “allowed [him] to maybe have an easier shot at working with people like Martin Scorsese straight after.”
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Garfield’s comments make sense.It has been a decade sinceThe Amazing Spider-Manfranchise came to an end,so while reprising his role was fun for both the actor and fans, he may not be rushing back to Marvel. After all, Garfield’s career blossomed in the years since.
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Regardless,he credits his turn as Spider-Man with bolstering his acting prospects moving forward.Garfield called out his role in Scorsese’s 2016 filmSilenceas a prime example, as the director “probably was able to get a passion project made with a guy who played Spider-Man in the lead to play a Jesuit priest in the 1600s of Japan.” He further elaborated: The fact that that film got made with the help of Spider-Man is a beautiful thing."
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Notably,Garfield did not say he is no longer interested in playing Spider-Man,just that he’d like to focus on his current roles in interviews. That does not at all rule out a return for hs Spider-Man in the future.Avengers: Secret Warswill take a multiversal approach, so Garfield and Maguire could both feasibly return. That aside, the renewed interest in Garfield’s Peter Parker bodes well for the future ofThe Amazing Spider-Man, provided he wants to return.
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The Amazing Spider-Man follows high school student Peter Parker as he uncovers the mysteries of his parents’ disappearance. As Peter discovers new aspects of his father’s past and faces the dangerous Lizard, he must make significant decisions about his identity and role as the superhero Spider-Man.
