Sony dropped the footage Spider-Man fans were waiting for Tuesday night, more or less, in the trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home.
As we learned from the teaser, Tom Holland‘s Peter Parker is on the run, and has teamed up with Benedict Cumberbatch‘s Doctor Strange for a spell to make people forget he’s Spider-Man. Except the spell rips open the multiverse. A bunch of former Spider-Man villains come tumbling out, but they’re not villains that Holland’s Spidey has faced.
Willem Dafoe returns as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin from 2002’s Spider-Man. Ditto for Alfred Molina as Dr. Otto “Doc Ock” Octavius from 2004’s Spider-Man 2. Also spotted in the trailer is Sandman, the villain played by Thomas Haden Church in 2007’s Spider-Man 3, The Lizard, who was played by Rhys Ifans in 2013’s The Amazing Spider-Man, and Jamie Foxx‘s Electro from 2014’s The Amazing Spider-Man 2.
However, here’s who you didn’t see: Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, the two actors whose respective Spidey alter-egos fought those baddies in previous films.
Clearly, Doc Ock was looking for Tobey, telling Holland’s Spidey, “You’re not Peter Parker…”
It had been widely reported that Maguire appears in the film, and it’s thought Garfield does, too, despite his frequent denials. But they’re nowhere to be found in the trailer. However, speculation began immediately Tuesday night that Sony and co-producers Marvel Studios might just be pulling a fast one. Marvel Studios has digitally removed characters in other trailers to preserve surprises.
We may have to wait and see: Spider-Man: No Way Home opens December 17.
Marvel is owned by Disney, the parent company of ABC News.
Copyright © 2021, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.
Related Posts
From New Kids on the Block to Kendrick Lamar: A modern Super Bowl halftime history
February 7, 2025
Steve Granitz/WireImageWhen Kendrick Lamar takes the stage for the Super Bowl halftime show on…
Jessica Alba, Cash Warren file for divorce after 16 years of marriage
February 7, 2025
Monica Schipper/Getty Images, FILEJessica Alba and Cash Warren have filed for divorce after 16…
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have a girls night out, complete with ‘London Boy’ cocktail
February 7, 2025
Todd Williamson/CBS via Getty ImagesSelena Gomez has been caught up in all the awards show buzz for…
Will the Oscars open with an Ariana Grande-led ‘Wicked’ medley?
February 7, 2025
Frank Micelotta/Disney via Getty ImagesThe Oscars have already announced that the nominees for best…
‘English Teacher’ renewed for season 2 at FX
February 7, 2025
FXMore English Teacher is on the way.FX has renewed the comedy for a second season. The series…
New Music Friday: LISA, Ava Max, Alex Warren, Tommy Richman and more
The Latest,Discover New Music,Music News
February 7, 2025
It's a big day for new music. Here's a roundup:BLACKPINK star LISA has released a new single called…
‘Emilia Pérez’ actress Karla Sofía Gascón vows to stay silent after offensive comments
February 7, 2025
Medios y Media/Getty ImagesBest actress Oscar nominee Karla Sofía Gascón is vowing to stay…
Stick season isn’t over yet: Get ready for Noah Kahan ‘Live From Fenway Park’ vinyl
February 7, 2025
Mercury Records/Republic RecordsJust when you thought it was safe to go back to Vermont ... Noah…