Tom Holland has been remarkably candid concerning his association with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, the authentic Spider-Men, ever since the premiere of the cinematic triumph, “Spider-Man: No Way Home.”
In a recent conversation with The Hollywood Reporter, while promoting his latest series, “The Crowded Room,” Holland conveyed his heartfelt appreciation for the camaraderie he enjoys with Maguire and Garfield. However, he did mention regretting not having a specific conversation with Andrew Garfield when he was cast as Spider-Man.
This recent installment of the web-slinger saga was a significant moment for fans as it brought together all three Spider-Men, each battling villains from different universes.
Tobey Maguire had last portrayed the beloved character in 2007’s “Spider-Man 3,” which concluded his own trilogy.
In contradistinction, the portrayal of the superhero by Andrew Garfield met an abrupt truncation subsequent to the lackluster box office performance of the 2014 movie, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2,” which amassed an approximate sum of $700 million worldwide.
Now, as the trio reunited on screen and Tom Holland’s Spider-Man franchise continues to soar, the actor reflects on his experience and admits to the missed opportunity of not having a conversation with Garfield before accepting the role.”He confides in The Hollywood Reporter, ‘I was utterly engrossed in assuming the part that I never dedicated a moment to contemplate what it must have entailed for him.'”
Tom Holland praises Garfield’s resilience and career achievements and acknowledges that if he were in a similar situation where a film didn’t perform well and he was recast, it would have been tough to recover.
Despite the lack of this specific conversation, Holland emphasizes the strong bond that exists among the three actors. He states that they have a great relationship and constantly stay in touch, even having a group chat where they discuss all things Spider-Man.
Amidst a recent benevolent occasion in London, the 27-year-old individual earnestly entreated Garfield and Maguire for their autographs on a poster, intended for auction, symbolizing their unwavering camaraderie.
Coinciding with this interview is the success of another Spider-Man iteration. The critically acclaimed 2018 film “Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse” introduced Miles Morales, the Black and Latino Spidey. The much-awaited follow-up, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” has already exceeded all expectations, amassing a staggering $236 million during its inaugural week.
