Spider-Man was released in the United States on, breaking the record for the fastest $100 million box office film gross, doing so in just three days. Willem Dafoe was cast as Green Goblin after the role was turned down by Nicolas Cage, Jason Isaacs, John Malkovich and Jim Carrey. Despite the studio’s initial reservations about casting someone who did not fit the traditional superhero image, Maguire impressed with his audition and began intense physical training in preparation for the role. However, Tobey Maguire was selected after director Sam Raimi saw him act in The Cider House Rules (1999). James Franco, who would go on to play Harry Osborn, also auditioned for the lead role. Sony Pictures had expressed interest in Leonardo DiCaprio, Heath Ledger, Freddie Prinze Jr., Jude Law and several other A-listers. No stranger to playing the villain throughout his career, Willem Dafoe acts as the film’s primary antagonist, Green Goblin.Īlthough Tobey Maguire’s name and face is now synonymous with Spider-Man – even after two successful reboots with different actors – he wasn’t the film studio’s first choice. The previous record of 16 years 232 days was set by Hugh Jackman (Wolverine) and Patrick Stewart (Professor X), who made their first appearance in X-Men (2000) and most recent appearance in Logan (2017).Ī pioneering work of the modern superhero film genre, Spider-Man (2002) tells the origin story of Marvel Comics’ popular web-slinger.Īfter being bitten by a genetically-modified spider and developing arachnid-like abilities, high school student Peter Parker begins using his powers to fight crime. Jonah Jameson) have jointly achieved a Guinness World Records title.ġ9 years 225 days after their first appearance in Spider-Man (2002), Maguire, aged 46, Dafoe, 66, and Simmons, 67, have broken the record for the longest career as a live action Marvel character. After reprising their iconic roles in Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), actors Tobey Maguire (Peter Parker/Spider-Man), Willem Dafoe (Norman Osborn/Green Goblin) and J.K.
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