SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Exclusive: Stan Lee Recorded His Cameo Even Though He Couldn't See

SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE Exclusive: Stan Lee Recorded His Cameo Even Though He Couldn't See

A month after Stan Lee passed away, fans were treated to his heartwarming cameo in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. When talking to the movie's director, we learned that Stan couldn't see when recording!

By LiteraryJoe - Sep 12, 2020 07:09 PM EST
Filed Under: Into The Spider-Verse

The death of Stan "The Man" Lee rocked the comic book community across the globe when he passed in late 2018. It was November when the 95-year old comic publisher, writer, and editor was lost to the world, and less than a month later, audiences were able to see him in an animated cameo.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse hit theaters in December of 2018, and audiences got to see Miles Morales interacting with Stan as a comic shop owner, which is quite fitting. Not only that, but The Man was responsible for selling Miles his first spidey suit.

We recently had the chance to speak with Peter Ramsey (Rise of the Guardians,) who directed the film. Peter also helped the movie receive the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, becoming the first African American to win the award in the process.

When we spoke, we had to ask about Stan's cameo, as it was one of the last events that took place in his life. We were surprised to learn that when recording the different cameo shots for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, the team had to travel to Stan's office because, at that point, the Marvel legend's vision was already failing.

To hear our full conversation with the director and storyboard artist Peter Ramsey click the podcast player below. Otherwise, scroll down for the transcript!

Literary Joe: Were you involved with the Stan Lee scene at all, and can you tell me about that? I know that was one of the last things that he was involved with.

Peter Ramsey: Yeah, it was kind of wild. We had a couple of different versions of the scene, and we were all happiest with the version that was closest to the exchange that ended up in the movie.

And we went to Stan's office to record them. I can't remember when in the year it was, but it was relatively late in making the movie. Yeah, it was really wild.

I mean, Stan Lee, that was the first time I had never met him. So that was like, Oh my God, I can't believe it's Stan, the Man! This is great.

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Literary Joe: And he was there for your movie, too!

Peter Ramsey: And that blew my mind. That really took me back to being like 12 years old and looking at Stan's Soapbox in the comic books. It was just, wow, he was so nice, man. He was just a nice, kind guy.

It was close enough to the end for him that he was having real trouble seeing. So, that was kind of difficult. But, he was still up and around.

And he was talking and shaking hands. It was just a joy. He was a sweetheart.

*This interview has been edited for clarity. Audio is co-hosted by Nick Brooks (Toonado).


 
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind.
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dracula
dracula - 9/12/2020, 7:41 PM
Just found this picture


Probably the two funnest people in comics
LiteraryJoe
LiteraryJoe - 9/12/2020, 7:45 PM
@dracula - That's a pretty perfect caption. Great picture.
dracula
dracula - 9/12/2020, 7:50 PM
@LiteraryJoe - yeah, always fun when they showed up in something

nikgrid
nikgrid - 9/12/2020, 9:53 PM
@dracula - WoW! That's cool.
LiteraryJoe
LiteraryJoe - 9/12/2020, 7:44 PM
@tripttwe @rocket616 @reeds2much @nebula @drrichards @bkmeijer @origame @marvellousporg @mrdoctor @saintsinnister
MRjordansurf
MRjordansurf - 9/12/2020, 7:55 PM
It takes a lot for any movie to evoke tears from me....,.. but hearing Stan say the suit “it always fits eventually” REALLY hit me in the nuggets.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 9/12/2020, 8:04 PM
It's his sardonicism that I'll miss the most.
LiteraryJoe
LiteraryJoe - 9/12/2020, 8:10 PM
@Reeds2Much - I remember this! Shortly after the Superior run started, yeah?
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 9/13/2020, 4:06 AM
@LiteraryJoe - Yeah, just after Ock took over and before the first issue of Superior.
TheWalkingCuban
TheWalkingCuban - 9/12/2020, 8:11 PM
The Mop of Madripoor!
MyCoolYoung
MyCoolYoung - 9/12/2020, 8:12 PM
That moment In into the spider verse was so dope and just to learn he couldn’t see is truly heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. RIP Stan the man and all of our fallen legends.
Toonstrack
Toonstrack - 9/12/2020, 8:26 PM
OT: just saw Tenet. Good lord Nolan is a mad scientist. I absolutely loved what he was doing here. Movie isn't perfect bu what was accomplished was incredible.

I think me and my brother are about 85% of the way to understanding the whole thing. I have to see it a second time.
MovieMonster
MovieMonster - 9/12/2020, 8:58 PM
@Toonstrack - I saw it for a second time today. It makes more sense after seeing it again. Like you, I felt I was like 85% of the way. Now I more of a 90%. Fantastic film.
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 9/12/2020, 10:05 PM
OT:

The Eternals’ Chloe Zhao won the Golden Lion at Venice for her movie Nomadland.

Pretty cool.
regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 9/12/2020, 10:06 PM
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 9/13/2020, 1:47 AM
Spider-Verse being the first super hero film to make me shed a tear, plus now knowing this information when Stan’s part comes up... more tears to be shed
LiteraryJoe
LiteraryJoe - 9/13/2020, 3:32 AM
@ItsMilesMorales - Definitely. A lot like Chadwick working through his illness. Both inspiring. Personally it makes Stan even more of a hero to me to know his battle wasn't easy. But still, he did it for us.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 9/13/2020, 2:34 AM
In my opinion Stan Lee's cameos just kept getting better towards away, so it's really sad to know he didn't even get to see them himself
LiteraryJoe
LiteraryJoe - 9/13/2020, 3:13 AM
@bkmeijer - Agreed, but luckily we know he has one of the greatest imaginations.

I have this theory that the afterlife is embedded in ones consciousness. Those things we experience in our dreams where we are trapped between places we've been, with things feeling almost familiar, I think if there is an afterlife it is made up of memories and experiences and imagination. Good memories is like heaven, etc.

I think the positivity and creativity that Stan shed throughout his life is rooted in his existence now.

Or at least, that's how I keep myself going.
bkmeijer2
bkmeijer2 - 9/13/2020, 3:47 AM
@LiteraryJoe - To me, Stan Lee (and many others) are as alive as the legacy they leave behind.

And yeah, he has a great imagination. And that is reflected in his cameos, especially the ones in the last few years.
MosquitoFarmer
MosquitoFarmer - 9/13/2020, 3:09 AM
m1doriya
m1doriya - 9/13/2020, 3:42 AM
The perfect Spider-Man movie.
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 9/13/2020, 7:44 AM
I miss him.
geekarchitect
geekarchitect - 9/13/2020, 9:49 AM
When I was around 11 or 12 I stumbled upon Stan Lee and Buscema's How to Draw comics the Marvel Way in a small province in the Philippines. Dreamed of becoming a comicbook artist but that really didn't pan out. But still I'm glad and thankful I've finally met him and exchange hellos at a convention here in Calgary in 2016. Never in my wildest dreams that would ever happen.
TruePunishment
TruePunishment - 9/13/2020, 12:15 PM
My friends know how much Stan meant to me. When we saw Into The Spiderverse I lost it and the tears started when Stan says, "I'm going to miss him". My friend glanced over and just held my hand for a bit. It didn't help I met him less than a year before he passed.
Nebula
Nebula - 9/13/2020, 1:32 PM
I always kinda think that they shouldn't have put in the "No Refunds" bit. Like, you could've just left it at "It always fits, eventually" and that would've been infinitely more poignant than "Oh he appears to be a nice old man but actually it's a gag about him being shady."
LiteraryJoe
LiteraryJoe - 9/14/2020, 4:24 AM
@Nebula - I'll be honest, it was my reaction when I saw it in theaters as well.

After thinking about it a bit more, I wouldn't be surprised if Stan suggested it. He's always been a joker. There's no way to tell, but knowing he suffered to make it happen hits me hard.
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