Fans of Spider Man were treated to some of the biggest cameos of their lives when No way home used to be released in 2021. In fact, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield’s appearance was more than a cameo, as their characters were an integral part of the overall story of the third Tom Holland Spidey installment in the MCU. Their return was an important reason for No way home be one of the most successful films of all time, despite its release during the COVID-19 pandemic. The film grossed $1.9 billion on a $200 million budget and dominated the worldwide box office for weeks after its release.
Jacob Batalon starred in all three of his films alongside Holland, playing Peter Parker’s best friend, Ned. Apparently the actor was a bit too comfortable during the filming Spider-Man: No Way Homenarrate The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon that he brought his girlfriend with him the first day Maguire and Garfield showed up.
“This is actually really funny, but my friend, I took her to work once and it was by accident when Tobey and Andrew first came. I introduced her to Tobey and she said, ‘Wait. Why is this Spider-Man on your Spider-Man?’ And I thought, “Baby, it’s a very big secret. So don’t say anything.” She’s not a big fan but she clearly loves Spider-Man I think she was going to tell her dad Just like out of nowhere And I had to stop her But her dad wouldn’t say anything I feel like she not used to this world, of course.”
“So she was on it for a year and a half. She knew the secret that everyone wanted to know. Shout out to her. She definitely got to know it [Maguire and Garfield] very quick.”
Spider-Man: No Way Home faced quite a few leaks before its eventual release, but confirmation from Batalon’s girlfriend would have been detrimental to the project’s cast and crew. Fortunately, most fans still had the surprise of their lives at the cinema and one that will not soon be forgotten.
The return of Maguire and Garfield was long ago
Tobey Maguire was the first encounter with a live action Spider Man for many enthusiasts. He appeared in Spider Man starting in 2002 until the end of its trilogy in 2007. The second film is widely regarded as one of the best comic book adaptations to date, despite the lackluster response to the third and final film.
Garfield would take over the role in 2012 with The Amazing Spider-Man, returning in 2014 for the sequel. His two projects did not receive much praise from fans or critics during their initial release. However, Garfield’s portrayal of Peter Parker and his web-slinging counterpart has since become a fan favorite along with Maguire.
Tom Holland began portraying the beloved character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2016 when he appeared in Captain America: Civil War before starting his solo trilogy. Seeing all three actors on screen at the same time was something that wasn’t Spider Man fan could have forgotten and long overdue for the public that has been waiting to see Maguire back as Parker since 2007. Now fans can only hope we see more of Maguire and Garfield in their beloved roles, though Spider-Man: No Way Home was enough to satisfy any Spidey fanatic.