'This is going to happen': Tobey Maguire’s return to Spider-Man: No Way Home recalled

Two years ago, fans of Marvel's Spider-Man franchise were sent into a frenzy. It wasn't a new comic book, or even a new film trailer that set off the frenzy, but rather a few words from a Spanish voice actor, Roger Pera. "Yes, this is going to happen," he said about reprising his role as Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man voice for the Spanish audience in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', as reported by The Independent in 2021.

Spider-Man: No Way Home and the Rumor Mill

Ever since 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' began production in 2020, speculation had been running wild. Casting confirmations, teasing set photos, and lead star Tom Holland's enigmatic statements had pointed towards a live-action version of the Multiverse. This included a gathering of characters from previous Spider-Man films. One of the central talking points, though, was whether Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield would be reprising their versions of the web-slinger.

Tobey Maguire - Back in the Spider Suit?

It was Roger Pera who inadvertently fanned the flames of speculation. When asked in a podcast interview if he was due to dub a new Spider-Man film, Pera responded: "This is fake, but yes, this is going to happen, I don’t know when, but we are going to work on it". Pera had previously voiced Maguire's character in the Spanish version of the Sam Raimi Spider-Man films. This seemingly accidental revelation pointed towards Maguire’s return to the Spider-Man universe.

With the revelation removed from the interview later, it only heightened the buzz. "Yes, this is going to happen", became a quote associated with the excitement and suspense around the film. Spider-Man: No Way Home, in its subsequent release in December 2021, was a hit, pulling fans into a rollercoaster ride through the Multiverse.

In retrospect, this event, while seemingly minor, represented a significant moment in the buildup to 'Spider-Man: No Way Home'. The potential return of Tobey Maguire to the Spider-Man franchise was, in itself, a nod to the franchise's history and a thrilling development for fans worldwide.

In the end, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' delivered on its promises, and the speculation and excitement surrounding Tobey Maguire's potential return certainly contributed to the film's anticipation and ultimate success.

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