Tom Holland made his debut as Spider-Man earlier this year, and next summer he’ll be getting his very own film when “Spider-Man: Homecoming” hits theaters. Spider-Man is now at home in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but there was a time oh so long ago, when we were all wondering if Spider-Man would ever be able to cross over.
While we were all pondering Spidey’s cinematic future, Andrew Garfield was waiting to make “The Amazing Spider-Man 3.” Ultimately the film was never made, because Sony made a deal with Marvel, and they recast Peter Parker/Spider-Man.
Losing a high profile gig such as the leading role in a Spider-Man franchise has to be a tough break for an actor. But luckily Andrew Garfield has gone on to do some great work in other films since the role was recast, and nowadays he has a lot to be happy about.
“To be honest, I would not have been able to work with Mel Gibson and Martin Scorsese if I had done Spider-Man 3,” Garfield told Fandango while talking about his work in the films “Hacksaw Ridge” and “Silence.”
Garfield may have missed out on Spider-Man, but he’s now working with Hollywood heavyweights such as Mel Gibson and Martin Scorsese, so, all’s well that ends well.
As for Spidey’s jump to the MCU, Andrew Garfield seems thrilled about what’s to come, and Spider-Man’s future on the big screen.
“If I am being totally honest, I am so excited Spider-Man is back in the hands of Marvel. I think that’s a really awesome move. It was a move that I’ve been advocating since I was offered the Spider-Man gig five or six years ago. I’m also excited for Tom Holland. I think he’s a very emotional, truthful, funny, physical actor, and I love the filmmaker — it all really couldn’t be in any better hands. I’m really stoked for it.”
“Hacksaw Ridge” is set to open in theaters on November 4, 2017.
