Mind-Blowing: Spider-Man's Rejected Green Goblin Design Harnesses Iron Man's Armor in No Way Home

Summary

The concept was ultimately discarded, potentially due to concerns that it could intensify Peter's emotional journey following the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame.

While this suit design didn't make it into the final version, it would have been an intriguing choice for the Green Goblin.

New concept art for Spider-Man: No Way Home reveals an alternative rendition of Green Goblin's costume. In the original plan, the iconic Marvel villain was intended to utilize Iron Man's armor. Spider-Man: No Way Home is a significant film in The Multiverse Saga, serving as the concluding chapter of Tom Holland's trilogy and an exciting live-action Spider-Verse adventure. The movie successfully integrated elements from both Sam Raimi and Marc Webb's Spidey franchises, enabling the inclusion of Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and various villain actors from their respective movies into the Marvel Cinematic Universe installment.

Willem Dafoe's return as the Green Goblin in Spider-Man: No Way Home marked a significant moment, providing a fitting conclusion for Norman Osborn while wreaking havoc on the MCU's web-slinger. Throughout the film, it becomes apparent that Norman heavily relied on equipment from the Avengers, specifically during his confrontation with Peter Parker.

According to Spider-Man: No Way Home - The Art of The Movie, a forthcoming book (via @SpiderMan3News), concept art reveals the Green Goblin wearing Iron Man's armor. Initially, the plan was for him to steal some of Tony Stark's technology. The artwork showcases two potential designs: one merging Iron Man and Green Goblin's color schemes, and the other sporting a fully purple-and-green armored costume.

Green Goblin's Iron Man Armor Would Have Fit Iron Man's Post-Endgame Arc

The reasons behind the creative team's decision to discard this idea for Spider-Man: No Way Home may be revealed in Spider-Man: No Way Home - The Art of The Movie, releasing on August 1. Implementing this plot twist in the final version of the film would have resulted in a profoundly emotional story, especially considering the aftermath of Avengers: Endgame. The unfortunate loss of Aunt May at the hands of the Green Goblin, coupled with the challenge of confronting someone armed with his mentor's technology, would undoubtedly have taken a toll on Peter, the titular hero. Given the deep bond Peter shared with Tony, these elements alone would have been devastating. Removing the Green Goblin's Iron Man-inspired suit from Spider-Man: No Way Home could be attributed to the fact that the story already resonated with heartbreak following Aunt May's demise. Forcing Peter to confront his past through an adversary utilizing his mentor's legacy against him may have been excessively dark, prompting the creative team to opt against pursuing this direction.

Based solely on the concept art, this depiction of the Green Goblin would have been a captivating portrayal. It remains to be seen where the Green Goblin will make his next appearance in live-action, as the film concluded Norman's storyline by curing him. In the meantime, fans can revisit Dafoe's iconic Green Goblin portrayal in Spider-Man: No Way Home and the Spider-Man trilogy directed by Raimi, available on Blu-Ray/DVD and streaming platforms.