Andrew Garfield, who portrayed Spider-Man in the Amazing Spider-Man films and reprised the role in Marvel’s Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, is open to returning as the iconic superhero. His return would explore fresh and unconventional ideas for the character, offering a distinct twist from his previous portrayals. This announcement comes amid continued excitement about the evolving Spider-Man storylines within the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Garfield’s Past as Spider-Man and Multiverse Connections
Garfield’s version of Peter Parker never received a third standalone film, leaving much of his story arc incomplete. The 2021 multiverse crossover allowed his character to confront unresolved issues, sharing screen space with Tom Holland’s MCU Spider-Man and Tobey Maguire’s earlier iteration, who revived the character over two decades ago. This unique convergence pleased fans and left the door open for Garfield to explore new directions within the Spider-Man saga.
Desire for a Unique, Creative Approach to the Role
During the Middle East Film & Comic-Con, Garfield shared his enthusiasm for reprising Spider-Man but with a strongly imaginative twist. He emphasized wanting to try something “very strange,” “unique,” and “offbeat,” drawing inspiration from the creative liberties seen in the animated Spider-Verse films.
“I really loved playing Spider-Man. I would love to play the character again in some capacity. But I think it would have to be very weird. I would want to do something very strange. I would want to do something very unique and offbeat, and surprising. Kind of like the creative freedom they have with the animated Spider-Verse movies. They’re so great, and you can honor the character in so many different ways through the multiverse.” —Andrew Garfield, Actor
Potential for Return Amid Marvel’s Evolving Storylines
Although it remains uncertain whether Garfield’s vision of a “weird” Spider-Man will come to life, speculation surrounds his future involvement with upcoming Avengers projects. With the MCU’s multiverse narratives gradually converging toward closure, Garfield’s participation could bring a fresh and dynamic layer to the superhero universe before the multiverse storyline concludes.
As fans await official updates, Garfield’s openness to embracing bold and distinct Spider-Man concepts suggests exciting possibilities ahead for one of the character’s most beloved actors in the modern era.
