'I don't know what you're talking about': How Andrew Garfield kept Emma Stone guessing about 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'
Andrew Garfield kept his cameo in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' a secret from everyone, including Emma Stone. He recounts this playful secrecy on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. "It's hilarious," he commented.
Updated : October 20, 2023 05:26 PM ISTAndrew Garfield kept his cameo in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' a secret from everyone, including Emma Stone. He recounts this playful secrecy on the Happy Sad Confused podcast. "It's hilarious," he commented.
Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone (Source: NME)
"Are you in this new Spider-Man film?" Emma Stone's probing text to Andrew Garfield became a recurring question in the days leading up to the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The answer? Well, it's a tale that's as gripping as a spider's web.
"I don't know what you're talking about" – Andrew's Elusive Replies
Even though they shared on-screen chemistry in the Amazing Spider-Man franchise, Andrew Garfield managed to keep his former co-star and ex-girlfriend Emma Stone guessing. Stone's persistence was matched by Garfield's cryptic denial. "Shut up. Just tell me," she would insist, to which Garfield would mysteriously reply, "I honestly don't know—I kept it going even with her. It's hilarious", as reported by Harper's Bazaar in 2022.
His refusal to reveal the truth, even to Emma Stone, made the big reveal all the more enjoyable for audiences. Yet, Garfield didn't just keep it from Stone. As he opened up post-release, he likened his secrecy about the cameo to a massive game of Werewolf.
Spider-Man's Web of Lies: "Would I want to be toyed with?"
But what's the fun in spoiling the surprise? "Would I want to be toyed with? Would I want to be lied to? Would I want to be kept on my toes guessing?" Garfield pondered. It seems that the thrill of the chase and the element of surprise were vital for him. The secrecy added a layer of excitement not only for the audience but also for Garfield himself.
Even after Stone saw the film, Garfield never admitted his involvement. Her response? A simple and straightforward: "You're a jerk."
"I don't know what you're talking about" became Garfield's mantra, keeping fans and friends alike on the edge of their seats until the very end. The grand unveiling at the theater made all the secrecy worth it, providing fans with a cinematic moment that will be cherished for years to come.
His masterful act of deception created a buzz that only enhanced the excitement around Spider-Man: No Way Home. Garfield's playful dance with the truth not only entertained fans but became a story in itself.
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