When Andrew Garfield tricked fans into believing that he will not be a part of Spider-Man: No Way Home

Oh, what a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive! Andrew Garfield, the actor best known for his portrayal of the web-slinging superhero in 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man and its 2014 sequel, had found himself tangled in rumors of a possible return in the upcoming Spider-Man: No Way Home. 

Denials Amid the Buzz

Garfield had explicitly denied his involvement in the forthcoming Tom Holland-led Spider-Man sequel. During a recent podcast appearance, Garfield rebutted the rumors, affirming he had not received "a call" about starring in the film and that "there's nothing to ruin," as reported by The Independent. Yet, despite his outright denial, fans are still arachnophobically spun into this web of speculation.

A post that went viral succinctly captured the skeptical sentiments of fans, "Andrew Garfield: No one has called me about Spider-Man. Us: [an image of Kathryn Hahn exaggeratedly winking]." Some fans did speculate Garfield may be fibbing due to Marvel's notorious reputation for secrecy regarding film projects.

The Marvel of Misdirection?

Marvel's reputation for its tight lid on spoilers is indeed infamous. For instance, the Russo brothers, directors of Avengers: Endgame, gave Tom Holland only select lines of the script due to his difficulty "keeping his mouth shut," as per The Independent. Is it conceivable that Garfield, too, is performing a similar dance of deception?

what added fuel to the speculation, some fans opine that the specificity of Garfield's denial ("I have not had a call") leaves room for alternate modes of contact, such as an email or zoom call, thereby keeping the flame of hope alive.

In the Web of Waiting

The return of both Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire to their Spider-Man roles has been a hot topic, given the anticipation around the Marvel multiverse and its potential for intersecting timelines. While Holland had also denied these rumors, the final truth was only revealed with the film's release on 17 December 2021.

Post his Spider-Man tenure, Garfield has found critical acclaim, including an Oscar nomination for Hacksaw Ridge, and has collaborated with esteemed film director Martin Scorsese on Silence.

FAQs:

1. Is Andrew Garfield returning for Spider-Man: No Way Home?

Andrew Garfield had explicitly denied the rumors of his return in Spider-Man: No Way Home. He has confirmed he did not receive a call about starring in the film.

2. Why are fans still speculating about Andrew Garfield's return despite his denial?

Fans were speculating that Garfield might be under a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) due to Marvel's known reputation for secrecy about film projects. They believe his specific wording of denial leaves room for other modes of contact like email or Zoom calls.