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Andrew Garfield (Peter Parker/Spider-Man) Interview For ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’
Jun 24th
One of the world’s most popular characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man.’ Focusing on an untold story that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story, the film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, with Martin Sheen and Sally Field. The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay written by James Vanderbilt, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. ’The Amazing Spider-Man’ is the story of Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ is unleashed in 2D, 3D, IMAX and IMAX 3D July 3rd.
Peter Parker is uniquely suited for the responsibilities that his powers bring, in that he’s got that heroic, moral instinct before his powers. How was that to play?
Andrew Garfield: Yeah. Peter Parker is a hero, not a superhero. He’s already good before the spider bites him. After that, he gets the power to act on what he already knows is right. And when I was younger, I sometimes felt trapped in my own skin, but I think we all have that. That’s why this character, Peter Parker/Spider-Man, is one of the most popular of all the superheroes: he’s universal, he’s uniting. The reason Spider-Man means so much to me is the same reason he means so much to everyone: he’s a symbol, an imperfect person in the way that we’re all imperfect, but trying so hard to do what is right and what is just and fighting for the people who can’t fight for themselves. It’s overwhelming to represent him – and believe me, I’m just the guy in the suit. I’m honored to be that, but Spider-Man belongs to everyone.
Andrew Garfield Interview For ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’
Jun 16th
One of the world’s most popular characters is back on the big screen as a new chapter in the Spider-Man legacy is revealed in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man.’ Focusing on an untold story that tells a different side of the Peter Parker story, the film stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott, Irrfan Khan, with Martin Sheen and Sally Field. The film is directed by Marc Webb from a screenplay written by James Vanderbilt, based on the Marvel Comic Book by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. ’The Amazing Spider-Man’ is the story of Peter Parker (Andrew Garfield), an outcast high schooler who was abandoned by his parents as a boy, leaving him to be raised by his Uncle Ben (Martin Sheen) and Aunt May (Sally Field). Like most teenagers, Peter is trying to figure out who he is and how he got to be the person he is today. Peter is also finding his way with his first high school crush, Gwen Stacy (Emma Stone), and together, they struggle with love, commitment, and secrets. As Peter discovers a mysterious briefcase that belonged to his father, he begins a quest to understand his parents’ disappearance – leading him directly to Oscorp and the lab of Dr. Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans), his father’s former partner. As Spider-Man is set on a collision course with Connors’ alter-ego, The Lizard, Peter will make life-altering choices to use his powers and shape his destiny to become a hero. ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ will be swinging onto the big screen July 3rd in the US and July 4th in the UK.
Playing such a well loved and revered character brings its own challenges, but then you’ve got the added physicality of the role as well. What was it about playing Peter Parker/Spider-Man that you found most challenging in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’?
Andrew Garfield: The physicality was fun because I just felt so safe with that aspect of making ‘The Amazing Spider-Man.’ I felt so safe with that aspect of the movie-making process because of Vic Armstrong and because of that stunt team, they were so encouraging and inclusive and they didn’t treat me in any different way than each other. That’s what I loved, when you just feel apart of a community and part of a tribe that is all going for the same goal. That’s what I felt with those guys. So on ‘The Amazing Spider-Man,’ that wasn’t the hardest thing, the physicality wasn’t the hardest thing. I think the hardest thing for me was when it came to the story, you know? When it came to the story of Peter Parker and wanting to do that justice. To make sure that all of the themes and the characteristics of the guy, and the struggles that he goes through were portrayed in a way that were honoured and powerful. Also, injecting it with lightness as well, that was another thing that I really cared about with Peter Parker/Spider-Man, the humour – all the things that are there with Peter Parker, I wanted to achieve that. That was the biggest challenge.
Martin Sheen Talks About ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ – Praises Andrew Garfield
Mar 14th
In a recent chit-chat with Totalfilm, Martin Sheen shed some light on his portrayal of Uncle Ben in ‘The Amazing Spider-Man,’ and ascribed some mighty praise to the lead star of the film, Andrew Grafield:
“He’s quite the marvel, a very fine actor. He’s a lovely guy, very disciplined, very focused. “He called me up and said, ‘This is Andrew Garfield’ and I said, ‘Who?’ and he said, ‘Uh, we’re in the movie together…’ and I said, ‘Yeah, what part do you play?’ and he said, ‘Uh, I play your nephew!’ I liked him instantly.”We had a wonderful lunch and laughed and joked and he said, “Just feel free to bring whatever you like” and I said, “absolutely.” The guy who’s directing takes a beating because his last name is Webb! But he’s lovely.”
Questioned about how Garfield was handling the physical side of the role, Sheen said: “He’s very athletic, he’s in great shape. He plays basketball and he works out every day. He’s fit. Very wiry, thin, tall, very physically focused. “He works in a very organic way – he loves accidents, when something happens in a scene that causes him to do something else. I went through a couple of very emotional scenes and he was right there, focused. “And he was the same off camera. He didn’t slack off. No, sir! He was equally emotional off camera. Very impressive. He’s going to be a huge star.”
I’m a big fan of Andrew Garfield myself, he had an immense 2010 with both his performances in ‘The Social Network’ and ‘Never Let Me Go’ earning great critical acclaim. ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ swings back onto the big screen in both 3D and 2D July 3rd 2012. The film stars Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Sheen, Sally Field Campbell Scott, Julianne Nicholson, Irrfan Khan and Denis Leary.
New Images Of Andrew Garfield In Costume On The Set Of Marc Webb’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’
Mar 1st
A new stash of images have been released online from the set of Marc Webb’s upcoming ‘The Amazing Spider-Man‘ via The Daily Blam. The images give us a closer a look at Andrew Garfield in his spidey garb.
I’ve got full faith in Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker/Spider-man, he’s had an immense year with both his performances in‘The Social Network’ and ‘Never Let Me Go’ earning great critical acclaim. ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ swings back onto the big screen in both 3D and 2D July 3rd 2012. The film stars Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Sally Field Campbell Scott, Julianne Nicholson, Irrfan Khan and Denis Leary.
Emma Stone Reveals Spider-Man’s Web-Shooters Are ‘A Device’
Jan 17th
With the first official photo of Andrew Garfield in his Spider-Man costume eyebrows were raised regarding the mysterious metal looking discs on his inner wrists. On the red carpet of the Golden Globes Emma Stone ended speculation by revealing to MTV: “It’s a device.”In the original comics, Spider-Man built himself web-shooters that he attached to his wrists, it looks like that’s the direction Marc Webb‘s Spider-Man movie is going in. Check out the brief interview below.
The as yet untitled Spider-Man Reboot swings back onto the big screen July 3rd 2012 and stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Campbell Scott, Julianne Nicholson, Irrfan Khan and Denis Leary.
