Andrew Garfield wants to play Spider-Man again, but not make The Social Network 2

The actor would also like to work under the direction of Paul Thomas Anderson or Ruben Östlund.

In the middle of the promotion of We Live in Time (Love in the presentin VF), Andrew Garfield is the subject of a long portrait in Esquirewhich is also accompanied by a video interview, during which he confirms or denies certain rumors circulating about him. Did he live as a roommate with Eddie Redmayne, Jamie Dornan and Charlie Cox? Did he really throw up right next to Penelope Cruz during her first Golden Globes night? As usual, the forty-something responds with humor and frankness, and also delivers a few revelations along the way.

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In the paper, he also confides more deeply about his doubts, the death of his mother, his complicated relationship with his father, his childhood in England… then, questioned about his career, he admits that he would love play Peter Parker/Spider-Man againand quotes Paul Thomas Anderson (Phantom Thread) or Ruben Östlund (Without filter) at the top of the list of filmmakers he would like to work with in the future.

Returning in the superhero costume The Amazing Spider-Man 1 And 2a decade after the abandonment of the 3 by Sony, gave him “does good”he admits. And if the studio asks him to play the role again, there's a chance he'll be convinced:

“Of course I would come back, 100%, if it's the right thing to do, if it adds something culturally speaking, if we have a great concept, something unique, special, exciting to crunch. It's a character that I adore, who brings happiness to people. If I'm part of a project that offers joy, like that, it fills me with lots of positive things.”

In the video, he also explains his first reaction upon receiving the offer of the meeting of the three incarnations of Peter Parker in No Way Home :

“I first thought that Tobey (Maguire) wouldn't do it. He makes a film every ten years, much to my dismay, in fact. Then I learned he was up for it. There I said to myself: 'Well, either it'll be the best idea in the world… or it'll be the worst!' (laughs) and ultimately I'm very grateful to have been a part of this. We had so much fun making this movie, while all the pressure was on Tom (Holland). With Tobey, we just came to say hello like: 'Oh, cool, people will be happy to see us again.' It was a great feeling.”

A little further on, he laughs remembering his failures seeking to silence rumors about his return as Spider-Man in this blockbuster. Notably when he was grilled by a Marvel fan delivery man in the company of Charlie Cox, the interpreter of Daredevil, near the filming location, in Atlanta…

In the same video, Andrew Garfield is asked about his relationship with David Fincher and the possibility of one day filming the continuation of The Social Network. If he is not at all sure of being able to return to Eduardo Saverin, co-founder of Facebook, he tells a great anecdote about the filmmaker.

“He's a wonderful man, generous, honest. People complain about the large number of takes he asks for on set, but I love it. There's nothing worse for an actor than to go home in the evening and say to yourself: 'Oh shit, I missed this or that, I should have suggested this…' With David, it's impossible, since he makes you do a hundred takes. In short, I could tell you so many anecdotes.

There is one that clearly illustrates who he is: at the time (of The Social Network)it was rumored that I could be nominated for an Oscar for best supporting role. Which didn't happen. I wasn't on the list, and the first person who called me right after the nominations was David, to give me a list of all the actors he thought were great and who had never won a statuette. He didn't need to do that, but it was his move 'nice daddy'you know what I mean? The fact that he did it meant the world to me.”

Regarding his participation in a potential sequel to the film, he responds:

“Everything Aaron does (Sorkin) is very powerful, its scenarios are so interesting. If he is attracted to a subject, you can be sure that it will be worth his time. It's heaven to work for a screenwriter like him. So yeah, I'd love to see that sequel, although I guess I wouldn't be able to be a part of it, seeing as Eduardo must be enjoying his billions in Singapore. It's true, everyone thinks he was cheated, but he's a billionaire, he has the good life while I'm here sweating answering intimate questions in front of strangers (laughs).”

In France, Love in the present will be released on January 22, 2025. Here is its trailer:

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