Spider-Man 2 is my favorite superhero film of all time. Anyone who’s been within earshot of me during any conversation about cinema in general should know this. I say it loud and unapologetically.
And it’s not only because Tobey Maguire will always be my default live-action version of Spider-Man (though that’s true too). It’s also because of Sam Raimi, and his distinct vision for Peter Parker.
I hated the first Amazing Spider-Man, and I only barely liked The Amazing Spider-Man 2. Again, this actually has little to do with who was wearing the mask (most people agree that Andrew Garfield was at least fine, if not great in the role).
These movies just lacked the same depth and quality that we got with the first two Spider-Man movies in 2002 and 2004. And with Tobey Maguire getting on in years, it seemed like a great idea to just reboot the whole thing just five years after the disastrous Spider-Man 3.
And now we have a new Spider-Man reboot on the horizon. Marvel and Sony have officially struck a deal to share the same version of this character within both Marvel and Sony’s cinematic universes.
It’s exciting news, but it also means Andrew Garfield is almost certainly done with the role, and we have to start all over again. Again.
I would have liked to keep Andrew Garfield in the mix, and there’s still a slim chance he might. But I would much rather we come back to Tobey Maguire, and here’s why.
1. It would be more faithful to “Civil War.”
For what Marvel wants to use Spider-Man for, bringing Tobey Maguire back is actually perfect. Amidst reports that Marvel and Sony want to keep Spider-Man in high school, fans who actually read comics are getting frustrated.
We’ve experienced high school Peter twice now (seriously, I can’t handle Uncle Ben dying again), and Marvel is planning to debut the character in Captain America: Civil War.
One of the biggest reasons Marvel is bothering to make this deal (which they’re reportedly getting little financial value from) has to do with the fact that “Civil War” makes little sense without Peter Parker and Spider-Man.
Spider-Man’s role in “Civil War” is key because he’s the relatable center of conflict stuck between two people he respects. Its through Peter that we’re able to feel the real struggle between Captain America and Iron Man during their spat over privacy, a theme Marvel has been carefully building up with Phase II of the MCU.
And in “Civil War” (the comics version), Peter Parker isn’t in high school. He’s not even in college. He’s a high school science teacher years after first becoming the webhead.
That may seem like a little detail Marvel can just ignore, but it robs the story of a lot of the impact gained from when Spider-Man famously unmasked himself in public in order to support the Superhero Registration Act (and Tony Stark). But we’ll get to that later.
2. We haven’t finished Sam Raimi’s story.Â
Spider-Man 3Â ended with the death of Harry Osborne, but we have no idea what truly became of Peter. He might have married Mary Jane, and the death of his friend could have prompted him to hang up his mask for a while.
This would explain his absence during the Battle of New York in The Avengers, which could then explain why he’d consider becoming Spider-Man again.
It could be during this time that he gains the attention of the Avengers during the prelude to Civil War, eventually leading to his famous unmasking to a public that’s known him as Spider-Man for years.
If they reboot the franchise again, then this moment won’t be nearly as powerful. Any new Spider-Man they throw in there will just be yet another actor we’re not used to.
How are we supposed to believe that the public cares about this Spider-Man if he hasn’t really been around much? Marvel could make it work because they’re Marvel, but it would be a missed opportunity.
3. The unmasking would be way more epic.Â
Can you imagine if the guy taking off his mask was Tobey Maguire, the guy who’s been Spider-Man in most of our heads for the last 13 years? And think about the impact of having JK Simmons reprise his role as J. Jonah Jameson and witnessing this from his office at the Daily Bugle. It’s just perfect.
And it even works within the Sam Raimi timeline because Maguire could easily be a science teacher by now. Unlike a new Spider-Man or bringing in Garfield, it actually fits.
Of course, this would sort of work for Garfield, too, but it still doesn’t fit quite as well. Unlike Garfield, Tobey’s Spider-Man is the Sam Raimi version. He’s the guy we’ve actually seen a consistent, compelling story arc with.
4. Tobey Maguire is a better Peter Parker than Andrew Garfield.
Garfield did a great job, and he brought a faithful take to the character that Tobey could learn from. But Garfield was better at being Spider-Man than than being Peter Parker.
In contrast, Tobey Maguire nailed the character of Peter Parker. He was a lovable weirdo who never seemed comfortable in his own skin, unless he had the mask on. Garfield, by comparison, was never a believable outcast.
He spent most of his time charming Gwen Stacey and investigating something about his parents, or something. With Garfield, I just didn’t connect with him as Peter in the way I did with Maguire, which is a shame because, again, I had a great time watching him as Spider-Man.
5. Sony could still keep Garfield.
Rumor has it Sony still wants to do Sinister Six and Venom. So my conspiracy theory of the week is that we could also see The Amazing Spider-Man 3 with Andrew Garfield still doing his thing, while Tobey returns to the fold with Marvel. Everyone wins, pretty much.
But this is less likely to happen if Sony invests in yet another reboot. While many fans probably won’t like this idea, I think it would be great fodder for the “multiverse” dimensions and realities we’ve been waiting for Marvel, Sony, and Fox to dole out with their scattered characters.
Before I go, I do want to point out that yes, I think it would be interesting to bring on Miles Morales, the half black, half latino version of Spider-Man from the Ultimate storyline.
He’s a great character and would work great in his own movie, but I don’t think this is the right time and place for his story. If anything, it would make more sense to introduce him into the world already established by Marc Webb and Avi Arad.
Also, as big a fan as I am of Donald Glover, he’s just way too old at this point to be Miles Morales. Maybe in a different timeline, that’s not the case.
What do YOU think? Should Tobey stay or should he go?
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Yes. That wy7ould be great for me if Tobey maguire returns for spidey role. He’s my favorite actor.I reqest marvel to bring him.
Tobey Maguire is best at fulfilling the Spider-Man role. He is able to relay the personal sentiments of Peter Parker and embody the most impressive hero; which has not been displayed as greatly by any other actor that has played Spider-Man since Mr. Maguire’s performance.
* I think a Change.org petition should be put in place in order for the viewers voices to be heard. 🙂
I agree
Yes that wud be great if Tobey Maguire returns for the role of spidey. He’s my favorite actor.I request marvel to bring him back.
I adored Maguire as Spider-Man. Garfield was good, but I agree the amazing spider-man films were just lackluster for me. We probably won’t get this, but I am going to keep hoping.
Your comments suck. We HAVE finished Raimi’s story. Harry is dead, Peter forgave his Uncle’s killer, he got back with MJ. Fin.
Tobey was NOT a better Peter. In the comics, Peter was never the timid, spineless, push-over loser that Tobey was. Obviously they are not going to unmask him because he has three movies to come in the MCU. That cannot happen if the public knows his identity.
Last I checked, Peter will only show up in one MCU movie before reverting back to Sony. They could do all kinds of things with that, but I don’t see Marvel getting a chance to build their own franchise for him anytime soon based on the deal they made.
It’s true though that they may want to avoid the unmasking of Peter to preserve Spider-Man’s identity. I would understand that decision, even if it did rob Civil War of one of it’s coolest moments.
Tobey Was Great as Spiderman in context to the original Stan Lee Steve Diko comics of the 60/70
s Garfield is also great as they were clearly aiming that casting based on what the character has been since the late 80s to today. Both actors were great just different. {ersonally I prefer the Rami Movies as the Amazing ones got loads wrong.oh screw you,
This article is a complete nonsense all the things you’ve said dont have any backup why is Tobey is a good Spiderman you’re just only want to see Tobey in screen. Andrew done a good job for portraying both PP and SM compare to Tobey that both bad at PP and SM but you can consider Tobey as a alternate SM but not TASM since TASM is the canon.
Toby is waaaaayy better peter parker than this other brat
You idiot so you are saying a rebel hipster makes a better Peter Parker you are just another one of those idiots who can’t understand Peter Parker and what he is
Hey dude, voice your opinion, but don’t knock down others.
Tobey in my respectful opinion is the best possible thing for the MCU & Sony, why not bring back Sony’s more successful Spider-man series and relaunch it, maybe bring in Miles Morals after a few films but keep Tobey as his mentor, the series died to early, this is the best way to bring him back and it makes sense.
http://moviepilot.com/posts/2015/02/28/why-marvel-should-bring-tobey-maguire-s-spider-man-into-civil-war-2739119?lt_source=external,manual,manual
http://www.petitionbuzz.com/petitions/bing-back-tobey–as-spiderman-in-mcu
Oh my gosh! Spider-Man is my favorite movie of all time. I’ve literally watched the movies over 20x in a week. And I’m taking about the awesome ones of course with Tobey Maguire. I want him back soooooooooooooooooo much! I cannot stand having them reboot it once much less a second time so keep Tobey Maguire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!(plus Avengers is my other favorite movie so seeing em both with my fav characters am actors would be absolutely epic!!)
Yes I Tobey Maquire should return to Marvel I would be happy if he does I want marvel to bring him back then make Tobey Maquire Spiderman marvel universe production then put him on Avengers team.
that will fulfill my dream if SONY and MARVEL bring back TOBY MAGUIRE my favourite Spider man forever no one take his place we are stuck with him
I Have Created My Own Script For The Ending Of Avengers 2!
(Tony Stark just finshed having coffee outside a coffee shop as he gets up and bumps into a walk man)
Tony: Oh My Apologies.
Man: No It Fine…. You’re Tony Stark!
Tony: Yes Yes Thats Me, And You Are?
Man: Parker… Peter Parker.
Tony: Nice To Meet You Peter, How You Know Who I Am?
Peter: I Wrote A Research Paper About One Of Your Prototype Suits.
Tony: Would You Look At That, Small World.
Peter: How You Find Your Team Out Of No Where?
Tony: We Searched, We Found Simple As That.
Peter: What Ever Happen To Spiderman?
Tony: Oh Well He Disappeared A Few Years Back. Wasnt Worth Mention Someone That Might Not Exist No More. But Listen I Have To Go Got Things To Do.
Peter: Yea No Problem Gotta Run Errans As Well.
Tony: Catch You Later Mr. Parker.
(Tony Turns Around And Is Walking Away As Peter Yells Out To Tony)
Peter: Hey Mr. Stark, Maybe I Can Swing By Later, You Know Help Me With My Research Paper?
Tony: Sounds Great, You Know Where To Find Me! (The Stark Tower) End Of Movie Or Secret Ending
Peter Parker- Toby Maguire
Tobey Maquire would be brilliant and definitely agree! Even though Spiderman 3 wasn’t everyone’s favorite Spiderman movie. Toby Maquire to me would be a more believable Spiderman and with the success of the new Avengers movie with him in it would revitalize his role as Spiderman once again. Why reboot Spiderman, you already got his background, lets move on to the now and stop going back to him in High School.
as I read, he will not back, they wants Spider-boy or SpiderKid, not Spiderman.
Is confirmed they wants a High School Peter,that means No Maguire= No Spiderman, that sucks.
http://www.newsarama.com/24103-kevin-feige-confirms-rebooted-marvel-spider-man-will-be-high-school-peter-parker.html
that will suck.
I love tobey, but garfield is my favourite… if they want to keep tobey, give him a new suit that looks as awesome as TASM2 suit and give garfield a side role… that way fans will be sattisfied, a win-win
Tobey should stay
Especially the unmasking of Spiderman, it would be EPIC when spideys mask comes off and it’s Tobey.
You already got 3 movies to backup spideys history and starting off Tobey as a science teacher instead of a high school kid once again. Let’s move on from school and Uncle Bens death.
At this juncture you have a experienced Spiderman and now you could introduce Miles Morales who could learn from Peter Parker to carry the torch.
I agree, and i love to watch maguine back as spider-man
he’s the best as peter parker
I would like Tobey back as spiderman.He’s my favourite since I was a kid.it would be a great movie inMarvel industry
I hate Spider-Man sorry if you like spider man
if you don’t like Spider-Man than why are you even here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bringing Tobey back is good as they can just get on with the story. Andrew doesn’t want to reprise the role, so then let someone who does want to just continue their story and stop another boring background. WHO CARES WHATS MORE FAITHFUL TO THE COMICS ITS AN ADAPTATION. I just want Spiderman back, not another backstory. Just for the love all science give us a cameo and expanded role or something in this Cap A film and sort it out.
Tobey Maguire Rulez
Tobey Maguire was the best spiderman not only because he’s a good actor but because of the character he portrayed the fight scenes were epic villains were better peter was a nerd and not a godamn emo outcast and they even showed how Peter Parker alienates his friends by always being spiderman which is true to comic and for god sakes jk Simons as j Jonah Jameson also last thing tobeys spiderman didn’t stalk his love interest
tobey is my favorite hero in Spiderman movie. please-2 complete the movie Spiderman series.
Tobey Is The Perfect For Spidy
Uptick me as another hopeful for Tobey Maguire returning. Marvel and Sony: Are you listening?? Most of us adore Maguire in the role because he embodies the heart of who Spiderman is via Peter Parker. I would love to see Tobey back to reprise the role. Even in another solo movie or two. Who cares if Tobey is getting a little older. How old is Robert Downey Jr.? Mark Ruffalo? If they are good at the character then let them go to town with it. As others have already mentioned, it is time to start being creative with using the Marvel alternate reality explanations. They could mention this in the upcoming Dr. Strange movies. And for the same reality, they could use the passing-the-torch idea that someone already mentioned as well.
Yes, i love Toby meguire. Because he is my favorite actor, he is great actor, and only Tobey is the best for Spider man movies. I don’t like anyone besides of tobey. I this tobey should come for next spider man series…. Because everyone is not better than Tobey Meguire for spider man…… He is a hero friends. Right?
in my opinion I would say Tobey is better as spiderman than Andrew
SINCE 10Yrs Ago,I Have Being busy looking for spiders that can transform me into spider-boy,but haven’t succeded,in my school i am known as spiderman,the truth is,i love spiderman and in my phone i have upto 8 spiderman movies,tobey is a great hero and i think even in 2020,no spiderman will be like him and you know what,tobey is the best.
I love the vision bro. All of them. That would be sick to see Spidey peel his mask off and it’s Tobey. Holy smokes!!! My it are so absolutely correct about Maguire being awesome at being Parker. Would be sick to see him again. I actually miss Tobey playing Spidey. He brought so much needed nerdiness to the role. It made it that much funner and funnier to watch him kick butt. We can wish man.
I am confused about the Amazing Spider-Man Movies, the first film was enjoyable had a few I mean quite a few unrealistic aspects. The second film shouldn’t have been made at all as the story line seemed pasted together. Okay to be nice seriously they should have waited and rewrote part where the movie fell flat. ( that was hard dancing around without criticizing any one person ) I have been looking for photos of tom holland nude ( shirtless you pervs ) but I didnt find any he looks smaller than tobey. For his sake I am glad he removed that mole it was just to big and distracting can you imagine standing there talking with him trying to not look at it oh boy. I am glad they are bring Jon Snow back to Season 6 of the Game of Thrones, I was kinda shocked when they made the Queen Mother walk naked through the whole town. This king sparrow guy has to be dumb as a box of rocks to letting Cersei go ( that bitch is mean !!! ) To think HBO only makes ten episodes a season once all the sets are in place to produce a show for 10 weeks a year just doesnt make any sense. Take The Walking Dead show they produce two season in one season its like you get double for your money and you don’t feel as disconnected once it starts up again. I loved the Hannibal TV Show but they have been canceled in my opinion they took off a whole year and got left behind.
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