SDCC '13: Andrew Garfield Hints At End Of Spider-Man Tenure After 2018

SDCC '13: Andrew Garfield Hints At End Of Spider-Man Tenure After 2018

Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfield looks ahead to the day he'll hang up his web shooters. "I do cherish it, it is a true dream come true, but when the dream becomes a reality, we all know what reality is. Reality is good and bad, reality is flowers and a gravestone. You can't just have the flowers."

By MarkJulian - Jul 20, 2013 05:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Comic-Con


Speaking with USA Today, actor Andrew Garfield conveyed a desire to one day be able to go to a movie theater and watch a Spider-Man movie without seeing himself in it, citing his love of the Tobey Maguire trilogy. Garfield's reportedly a little conflicted about the third and fourth installments in "The Amazing Spider-Man" trilogy which are currently slated for release in 2016 and 2018 respectively. Said Garfield, "They might ask me back for No. 3, that would be very nice. As far as a No. 4 goes? I will be I think 40 years old at that point. So I don't know whether it would be appropriate [to do another film]." Of course he's joking, when the fourth film hits theaters in 2018, Garfield will be 34, going on 35. Yet, at the time of the fourth installment's release, he'll be two years older than Maguire was at the time of "Spider-Man 3's" theatrical debut. Continued Andrew, "The opportunity to step into the suit and step into his shoes is one I relish but it's a mixed bag. I do cherish it, it is a true dream come true, but when the dream becomes a reality, we all know what reality is. Reality is good and bad, reality is flowers and a gravestone. You can't just have the flowers."

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Running Time: In post-production
Release Date: May 2, 2014 (USA)
MPAA Rating: This Film Has Not Yet Been Rated
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Sally Field, Shaeline Woodley, Paul Giamatti, Jamie Foxx, Felicity Jones, Colm Feore, Dane DeHaan and Martin Sheen.
Directed by: Marc Webb
Written by: James Vanderbilt (story),Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman and Jeff Pinkner (screenplay)

"In “The Amazing Spider-Man™ 2,” for Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), life is busy – between taking out the bad guys as Spider-Man and spending time with the person he loves, Gwen (Emma Stone), high school graduation can’t come quickly enough. Peter hasn’t forgotten about the promise he made to Gwen’s father to protect her by staying away – but that’s a promise he just can’t keep. Things will change for Peter when a new villain, Electro (Jamie Foxx), emerges, an old friend, Harry Osborn (Dane DeHaan), returns, and Peter uncovers new clues about his past. The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay by Alex Kurtzman & Roberto Orci & Jeff Pinkner, with a previous draft by James Vanderbilt, and based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach are the producers. The latest chapter in the Spider-Man story is set for release in 3D on May 2, 2014. "

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AmazingFantasy
AmazingFantasy - 7/20/2013, 5:21 AM
Venom could be the 4th movie tbh
RocketRaccoon
RocketRaccoon - 7/20/2013, 5:24 AM
I think he will be Peter Parker/Spider-Man in all! Just wait and see! Then again this series is going downhill fast so it might be cancelled and rebooted again by then!
ThisIsHeavy
ThisIsHeavy - 7/20/2013, 5:30 AM
Bye Khan.
RocketRaccoon
RocketRaccoon - 7/20/2013, 5:37 AM
I agree Garfield is the best casting choice for Spider-man such a great actor! Just hope that they exploit his great acting abilities with a better constructed script for the next film so that people can see how much good of an actor he really is and so that people can build up the faith and enthusiasm for this series again just as they once did when Andrew was cast in the reboot! I think the first film was great but many had issues with it, I just hope we get that Spider-Man film that would amaze everyone just as Sam Raimi's Spider-Man 2 did. Respect to Garfield!
manymade1
manymade1 - 7/20/2013, 5:43 AM
As bad as ASM was, Garfield nailed the role. It'll be hard for me to imagine someone else playing the role.
Greengo
Greengo - 7/20/2013, 5:47 AM
I think he's an ok Spiderman and a not so great Peter Parker. IMO, he's not the best embodiment of the character.

He's good enough.

" Reality is good and bad, reality is flowers and a gravestone. You can't just have the flowers."
GREAT comment.
marvel72
marvel72 - 7/20/2013, 5:57 AM
i thought he was alright in the role,hopefully we get a better performance out of him this time round.
DrBoring
DrBoring - 7/20/2013, 6:05 AM
My God, what an awful quote. Go away, emo kid.
Whiteandgold
Whiteandgold - 7/20/2013, 6:06 AM
The series will end with a bang. sinister six!
spidey1994
spidey1994 - 7/20/2013, 6:07 AM
Andrew Garfield IS Spider-Man!
brazilianbatman
brazilianbatman - 7/20/2013, 6:18 AM
why cant he play Spider Man for longer??!!
Hugh Jackman have been playing Wolverine for 13 years and should add eve more years. 2012-1028 IS only 6 years , not a long time for Andrew Garfield.

I know Peter Parkkers s suppost to look young but Garfield has a boyish look and he can defintel pull of 2 more movies after 2018. six movies total with the last one being sisnister six.


whatever happens after Andrew is gone I hope they continue the saga and not reboot like they did after Tobet Maguire.
rebellion
rebellion - 7/20/2013, 6:25 AM
okay as spidey but sucks as peter parker
Masterpace
Masterpace - 7/20/2013, 6:30 AM
Garfield will be 34, going on 35. Yet, at the time of the fourth installment's release, he'll be two years older than Maguire was at the time of "Spider-Man 3's"

So whats the problem...in part 4 2 years older than Tobey in third...soo? Important thing is that he looks pretty young and at that point they can do time skip to really experienced spiderman going agaist sinister six...that would be awesome....and he can work for Tony Stark there or as science teacher in bad neighbourhood.
EpitomeofAwesome
EpitomeofAwesome - 7/20/2013, 6:54 AM
Whoa. Deep.
Masterpace
Masterpace - 7/20/2013, 7:00 AM
@MexicanSuperman 6 movies...4 TASM movies and 2 Avengers...maybe 3 and 4...but I don't think Sony, Fox and Marvel will come to agreement.
fanboy03191
fanboy03191 - 7/20/2013, 7:23 AM
What is with the hate on this topic?
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 7/20/2013, 7:47 AM
Andrew Garfield is a much better Spider-Man/Peter he is a much better actor than Tobey. Tobey McGuire is a mediocre actor at best, Andrew Garfield is receiving a ton of attention for his roles in Boy A, Social Network, that broadway show and TASM. Also TASM received better reception from audiences than SM1 hence SM2 making less than SM1.
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 7/20/2013, 7:50 AM
Four movies only. It won't make it too six raimi didn't make it either.@rocketraccon how can you say it's not successful when there has been one movie?
Facade
Facade - 7/20/2013, 8:07 AM
Just re-watched TASM last night and really enjoyed it. Looking forward to 2.
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 7/20/2013, 8:24 AM
Still bummed about a lack of trailer released. But still estatic about Zimmer composing
CaptainAmerica31
CaptainAmerica31 - 7/20/2013, 8:44 AM
@dandy Webb confirmed it in an interview according to the reporter
Brokensteel1228
Brokensteel1228 - 7/20/2013, 9:55 AM
hes 34.......
SnapperCarr
SnapperCarr - 7/20/2013, 10:18 AM
awesome reply
FOOM
FOOM - 7/20/2013, 10:18 AM
Another 5 years of this crap? Garfield had the beginnings of a very promising acting career until he hooked with Webb and co. Its not too late.
Seejay
Seejay - 7/20/2013, 10:24 AM


Garfield deserves some cred.

He does a great Spidey.
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