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Raimi: Maguire's Spider-Man is Gone
24 Jan
Summary
- Sam Raimi believes his Spider-Man and MJ have moved on.
- He feels it's not right to revisit his past Spider-Man.
- New filmmakers are carrying the torch for a new generation.
Sam Raimi, the director behind the initial "Spider-Man" film trilogy, recently indicated that the iterations of Peter Parker and Mary Jane Watson portrayed by Tobey Maguire and Kirsten Dunst have likely concluded their cinematic journeys.
Raimi expressed that his role was to carry the torch for a period, and now it is with new storytellers. He believes these current filmmakers are effectively continuing the narrative for an audience invested in the evolving superhero landscape.
The director of "Evil Dead" further explained that attempting to revive his specific version of the story would be inappropriate, especially as a new generation of fans is engaged with the current "Spider-Man" era. He highlighted the continuous evolution of the character and the creative teams behind him.
Raimi's "Spider-Man" films were released in 2002, 2004, and 2007. Following his tenure, the franchise saw a reboot with "The Amazing Spider-Man" in 2012, starring Andrew Garfield, and its sequel in 2014.
Marvel Studios then took over the character in 2016, with Tom Holland assuming the role. Holland's "Spider-Man" has since featured in several MCU films, including his own standalone features and ensemble appearances, with the latest film, "Brand New Day," set for a July 31 release.
