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Throwback to the time when Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield actually came together, ahead of starring in Tom Holland’sSpider-Man: No Way Home. Interviewing Garfield after he was cast as the new Spider-Man in 2012, Maguire expressed his excitement forThe Amazing Spider-Manfilms.
Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield have both played their own versions of Spider-Man under Sony Pictures. But surprisingly, Maguire claimed to be overly excited for Garfield’s version because of Marc Webb’s association. Further, appreciating the actor for replacing him as Peter Parker, Maguire’s praises lifted Garfield’s spirit following his friend’s criticism.
Tobey Maguire’s Appreciation for Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man
After appearing inthreeSpider-Manmoviesunder Sam Raimi’s direction,Tobey Maguirehanded over the mantle to Andrew Garfield. The 40-year-old English American actor thereafter filled in the spot of Peter Parker aka the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man inThe Amazing Spider-Manfilms.
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Following his casting as thenew version of Spider-Man for the 2012 iteration, Andrew Garfield appeared for an interview with Tobey Maguire. The duo sat to speak fondly about the experience and the performance in the 2012 issue ofVManviaVulture. Therein, Maguire expressed his appreciation for Garfield and his work.
“Actually, when it was coming together, I was particularly excited at two moments: One was when [director] Marc Webb got involved. I think he’s an interesting and cool choice. And then I was certainly curious as to who was going to play Peter Parker. When I heard it was you, I was literally like, Fucking perfect!”
Working underSam Raimifor three movies, Tobey Maguire was happy to see a change in direction for the next iterations of Spider-Man. More than anything, he expressed genuine excitement for Andrew Garfield’s casting.
Tobey Maguire Lifted Andrew Garfield’s Spirit With His Praise
Being in the entertainment industry for years, Tobey Maguire is well aware of the difficulties that are associated with filling in the shoes of a predecessor. Especially when it’s a fan-favorite character, there are higher expectations and prejudices associated, which undoubtedly affects the performance of the actor and the success of the film.
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Therefore, realizing the difficulties thatAndrew Garfieldmust have been through to fill his shoes as the next Spider-Man, Tobey Maguire lauded the actor with praise and appreciation. That’s when Garfield revealed being obsessed with the firstSpider-Manmovie and even practicing lines from it with a friend. But surprisingly his friend demoralized him during the process.
“[He told me] ‘You could never be fcking Spider-Man.’ I was so humiliated and upset. But, um… fck you, Terry!”
Receiving his much-needed appreciation from his Peter Parker predecessor, Andrew Garfield gained back his confidence and started believing in himself once again. Tobey Maguire’s genuine appreciation for the actor lifted his spirit.
The Amazing Spider-Manfilms are available on Disney+
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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