Andrew Garfield has shared insights on how he, Tom Holland, and Tobey Maguire, along with director Jon Watts, crafted the dynamics among the multiversal Spider-Men in “Spider-Man: No Way Home”. The film marked the MCU debut for several characters including the two older Spider-Man versions. They entered the plot midway and developed a brotherly bond with Holland’s Peter Parker by the end before returning to their original timelines.
In an interview, Garfield described the experience as being part of a “Spider-Man support group”. He said Watts encouraged them to improvise freely rather than strictly adhere to the script.
What Garfield’s comments signify is that a large portion of “Spider-Man: No Way Home” was based on improvisation. The actors formed a genuine friendship on set as they got to know each other while filming. The movie’s plot had changed due to COVID-19 lockdowns and Phase 4 delays, prompting constant improvisation. The secrecy around the production also likely contributed to their close bond as they had to keep communications private.
The MCU shouldn’t let the friendship among these three Spider-Man actors fade away. While “Spider-Man: No Way Home” set up a more grounded sequel for Holland’s character, and future plots might vary, if “Avengers: Secret Wars” closes off multiversal travel at the end of the Multiverse Saga, “Spider-Man 4” could be the last chance to reunite all three on screen. Marvel Studios should seize this opportunity for another appearance together.
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