Spider-Man is a beloved and iconic superhero who has been portrayed on the big screen since early on in superhero history.
Despite the ever-growing roster of heroes and villains in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Spider-Man continues to remain highly relevant and popular, and may even be more so now than ever before.
According to reports, Tom Holland, the star of Spider-Man, was cautioned by his father not to imitate Rihanna’s Umbrella dance, which allegedly made Zendaya fall in love with him, as it could have a detrimental effect on his life.
The role of Spider-Man is currently played by the talented young actor Tom Holland, while his girlfriend MJ is portrayed by Zendaya in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. However, the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) altered their relationship status, at least within the context of the movie. This film proved to be incredibly significant, as it had repercussions not only for Spider-Man’s world but also for the wider Multiversal MCU. Its impact was comparable to that of Avengers: Endgame (2019).
“Zendaya discusses how Andrew Garfield’s character redeems himself by saving MJ in No Way Home.”
In previous film franchises, the role of Spider-Man was portrayed by Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield.
One of the most emotionally impactful moments in all the Spider-Man movies involved Garfield’s Spider-Man failing to save his girlfriend, Gwen Stacy (played by Emma Stone).
As she fell from a clock tower, Spider-Man battled his archenemy, Green Goblin, and managed to web Stacy before she hit the ground.
Tragically, the sudden stop caused by the web’s tension snapped her neck and killed her. The death of Stacy left Garfield’s Spider-Man shattered, and the scene shocked fans worldwide.
In a recent interview, Zendaya discussed Andrew Garfield’s redemption in Spider-Man: No Way Home.
Garfield’s portrayal of Spider-Man, like Tobey Maguire’s, appeared in earlier film franchises.
The heartbreaking moment from the previous movies occurred when Garfield’s Spider-Man failed to save his girlfriend Gwen Stacy’s life. In No Way Home, when MJ falls off a precipice, Green Goblin prevents Holland’s Spider-Man from saving her.
Garfield’s Spider-Man enters the fray, webbing himself and MJ up to minimize whiplash damage and ultimately saving her. The moment is a culmination of Garfield’s Spider-Man arc and is praised for its emotional depth.
Zendaya explained that the moment meant a lot to Garfield’s Spider-Man as he had lost someone he loved in his universe.
The events of No Way Home shook up the Spider-Verse, following the events of Far From Home, where Mysterio exposed Spider-Man’s identity, leading to a host of difficulties for Peter Parker. Ultimately, Holland’s Spider-Man pays the ultimate sacrifice to salvage matters.
The moment holds great significance in the history of Spider-Man. After being forgotten by MJ, Ned, and everyone who knew him, he discards the Iron-Spider suit and returns to the classic red-and-blue spandex of Spider-Man in the finale.
Since the release of No Way Home, fans have eagerly awaited to learn what happened to Holland’s Spider-Man, and there are high expectations for Marvel to fulfill the future it has set up for Spider-Man and the MCU.