Exclusive: Mind-Blowing Marvel Revelations - Spider-Man No Way Home Almost Included a Jaw-Dropping Roster of Maguire & Garfield Franchise Characters
Marvel's highly anticipated film, Spider-Man: No Way Home, had fans buzzing with excitement as rumors circulated about the return of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield Will these beloved actors reprise their roles in the franchise? Let's uncover the truth behind Spider-Man 4
Summary
Spider-Man: No Way Home nearly included beloved characters Gwen Stacy, Mary Jane Watson, and Aunt May from previous Spider-Man movies.
In the early drafts, there was a consideration for Emma Stone, Kirsten Dunst, and Sally Field to potentially return and reprise their roles. While they ultimately did not make it to the final cut, The Reign of Marvel Studios in the MCU sheds light on the possibility of these significant characters making an appearance in the latest Spider-Man installment.
Spider-Man: No Way Home almost included other major characters from Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe installment. Serving as Tom Holland's trilogy finale and an epic live-action Spider-Verse adventure, Spider-Man: No Way Home brought together Holland, Maguire, and Garfield's Spider-Men onscreen for the first time.
In the upcoming book MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios, new details have emerged about the original plans for Spider-Man: No Way Home. Early drafts had Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy, Kirsten Dunst's Mary Jane Watson, and Sally Field's Aunt May appearing in the movie, representing the characters from Maguire and Garfield's Spider-Man movies. Although they didn't make it into the final cut, Gwen's death was mentioned by Garfield's character, while Maguire's Peter Parker alluded to Mary Jane.
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What's Going On With Spider-Man 4?
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures are currently in the process of developing Spider-Man 4 as a sequel trilogy for Holland's character, following the tremendous box office success of Spider-Man: No Way Home. However, updates on the project have been scarce due to various factors. One significant obstacle is the absence of a new director, as Jon Watts will not be returning to helm Peter's next installment.
Conversations between Holland and Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios have taken place, but progress on Spider-Man 4 has been hindered by strikes from the Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA. While the WGA strike has ended, the SAG-AFTRA strike is still ongoing due to suspended negotiations with the AMPTP. As a result, Spider-Man 4 currently lacks a release date and may not be released until Phase 6, assuming the SAG-AFTRA strike concludes soon.
After the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures face high expectations as they continue Peter's story in the MCU. Spider-Man 4 will mark a new beginning for Peter as he ventures on his own, potentially leading to an intriguing chapter for the web-slinger. Meanwhile, while awaiting the end of the SAG-AFTRA strike, audiences can still enjoy Spider-Man: No Way Home and the other Spider-Man movies through streaming or on Blu-Ray/DVD.
Source: MCU: The Reign of Marvel Studios
