Remember the infamously prolonged Spiderman 4 movie we all wanted but never got? Well, there
must be a Genie out there granting wishes because rumour has it Tobey Maguire, our original friendly
neighbourhood hero, might return for No Way Home, finally wrapping up the very first instalment.
And who better to direct it than Sam Raimi? The genius that gave our
childhood something to remember with his fantastic take on the Peter Parker story.
In case you forgot why fans consider Tobey to be the best Spiderman, we're here to remind you.
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When you take a closer look at Tobey, you can easily see that, as most fans say,
"he was born to play Spiderman.” The now 45-year-old actor shares a lot of common
traits with the web-slinging superhero himself. And perhaps that's why many can't
help but see him as their favourite Spidey - with all the similarities, it's hard to deny.
We know what you're thinking. Isn't Tobey a little old to play the young and puny Parker? Well, maybe
that's just a Spiderman we haven't seen. Remember the spider-verse? It gave us different versions
of the web slinger. And a grown Peter Parker, with a five-O'clock shadow didn't seem so bad.
That little bit of stubble is exactly what Tobey has been rocking lately. Coincidence?
We don't think so. He wasn't named the sexiest actor alive, twice in a row by Glam Mag,
for nothing. But even with that title, we can't help but see how completely "adorkable" he is.
Ever thought about what truly sets Tobey's spidey apart from the rest?
Peter Parker has a dorky nature that appeals to the soft side of our hearts. Although he
isn't portrayed as your stereotypical nerd, he is just brainy enough to show his intellect.
Hunky stars like Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield could put on a pair of glasses, but that still
wouldn't sell Peter's dorky character trait. While Garfield's take was a complete stud,
Holland was charmingly awkward but, some believe, still not the kid who we'd overlook as being
the web-slinging hero. Tobey's version was a brainy kid who tried to balance academics and
saving lives, while not giving away the idea that he IS the friendly neighbourhood hero.
So we weren't surprised when we heard that the actor actually RETURNED to acting classes
long after he had garnered success as a reputable actor. Imagine seeing "Tobey Maguire" just walk
into your drama class! It sounds like a dream! But for the people who were lucky enough to have him
as a fellow student, it was real. It seems both Peter and Tobey can never get enough of learning.
That's because Tobey was the one who sold the idea of a quiet and nerdy Peter Parker,
who transforms into this life-saving hero that swings through The Big Apple with
complete confidence. Maguire seems to have a thorough understanding of the character,
maybe because it does not require him to step out of his everyday life
but rather to mirror it. The actor possesses a quality that lets viewers know that behind the red
superhero suit is a kind, gentle and loving boy that cares for people and just wants to do good.
Perhaps the star was able to portray this unpopular and misunderstood teenager
because he felt that way too. Tobey said that what initially drew him to the role
was that Parker felt like an outsider, something he can relate to. Meanwhile,
Holland's version seems to get invited to parties and Garfield's version becomes the big boss,
confidently beating up his bullies after his newly discovered powers. But it is Tobey's
Parker who struggles to fit in the most even amongst his friends and relatives at home.
"I felt like I was an outsider," Maguire said about his childhood
"I made few friends and stayed with aunts,
uncles and grandparents while my folks tried to make ends meet. It was tough. We had no money."
Not only did the actor feel like a black sheep, but like Peter, he was raised mainly by relatives
and came from a humble background. Was Tobey just playing a role, or is he a real-life Peter Parker?
When the actor spoke about his character, he was able to note a significant detail
about Parker's romantic advances or rather, lack thereof, saying,
"He doesn't know how to share himself with the girl he has
great affection for" - something that may also speak to Tobey's real life.
The actor is not much of a toxic bachelor or the kind of man to have multiple women
on his arms at the same time. He has only dated a handful of women (four to be exact),
one of which was his wife of ten years, Jeniffer Meyer . Although Maguire and Meyer went their
separate ways, his relationship history from co-star Kirsten Dunst to the current model,
Tatiana Dietman, proves that like Peter Parker, Tobey is not much of a ladies man but always ends
up with the prettiest ones on his shoulder. Though he and Kirsten broke up before the
wrapping up of the films, the two actors never let that get in the way of their onscreen chemistry.
Peter’s relationship with Mary Jane was full of passion,
and it's those stolen moments that were enormously heartfelt. There
was something beautiful and heartwarming about their old-fashioned type of love.
Although it didn’t have the same touch of realism that Garfield and Holland's relationships had,
it still had us swooning at the screen in those burning moments. Perhaps it was the tension and
release caused by the characters tug between shy and confident. Peter Parker says it better,
"The great thing about MJ is when you look in her eyes, and she's looking back in yours,
everything feels not quite normal because you feel stronger and weaker at the same time.
You feel excited and at the same time terrified."
And if you thought that was the last thing they have in common, we've got one last treat in store
for you. Just as Parker has another hobby, photography, outside of being a superhero,
Maguire has an interest one would have never guessed. When the actor was younger,
he wanted to pursue a career as a chef. But this didn't impress his writer and producer mother.
She pushed him to try acting or, rather, bribed him with a 100 dollar bill, and it worked.
Young Tobey chose drama over home economics, and just like that, the culinary arts lost out
on the next Michelin-star cooking prodigy. And seeing as the actor keeps to a no-meat diet,
the vegetarian community lost out on what might've been the next best veggie-chef.
But the film industry gained another star, so it doesn't seem like a complete loss.
Although Tobey seems to be the Spiderman that everyone wants.
Are there any real hopes of him making a sensational comeback?
Jamie Foxx, who plays Electro in Spiderman 2, starring Garfield, confirmed that his character
would be reprised in the upcoming movie, No Way Home. The actor shared on Instagram,
"Super excited to part of the new Marvel Spider-Man new instalment,"
The inclusion of Electro in Tom Holland's universe of Spiderman
hints at the possibility of different Spiderman universes merging into one.
And if they can bring back a villain from another world, they can surely make a beloved hero return
too. But the real question is whether they can convince the respected Sam Raimi, who directed
the first instalment with Maguire, to come back. Because if he returns, we can expect to see Tobey.
The actor only had good things to say about the director,
who he couldn't have been happier to work with for the first spiderman films.
"Sam Raimi is the perfect filmmaker. He's been a spiderman fan all his life. So,
I felt comfortable in his hands."
Let's face it. It just wouldn't be right to bring back one without the other. The big question is
whether Sam will be returning. But it looks like the fan speculations are onto something.
If you take a look at the casting for Spiderman 4: No way Home.
You will realise that the cast includes Dr Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch,
who Raimi is currently directing in the upcoming Dr Strange 2: In The Multiverse Of Madness.
Fans allege this fact will also play a big part in the much anticipated Spiderman movie. And who
is better to direct another multiverse film than the genius already in charge of the one right now?
It's safe to assume that Maguire will be back to our screens, alongside another one of Raimi's
directed actors, Cumberbatch. And, hopefully, co-starring opposite the other web slingers.
If you think about it, all the Spiderman movies are missing a fourth chapter.
And perhaps this is the one film that covers bases for all the three instalments.
There are many factors that may restrict Maguire's return,
such as budgetary concerns and Maguire’s bad reputation, just to name a few. BUT...
If the actor is bent on being part of the story, nothing will stop him. Remember Spiderman 2 and
his fight against Dr Otto? The young star was doing all of that while recovering from back
injury previously received on set where he had severely hurt himself. Jake Gyllenhaal, who was
later cast as Mysterio in Hollan's Spiderman, was ready to take the actor's place as Spidey.
But a persevering Maguire was back on set and ready to film before letting that happen.
We hope the actor shows the same commitment and
spirit towards this upcoming and heavily anticipated movie.
In the meantime, check out one of our older videos about Tobey,
while we all keep our fingers crossed to see him at cinemas when tickets go on sale.
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