Andrew Garfield’s portrayal of Spider-Man has become one of the most iconic versions of the character. Embodying the very essence of the character, including his charm, his wittiness, and his ability to joke in the more inappropriate of times, the love that the actor gets for this character is well deserved.
Although these opinions are held by the majority, when the film was originally coming out, a lot of people had a lot of things to say. This is not surprising as the films had to follow up the ridiculously high standards set by Tobey Maguire’s films. Such a strong love for the Sam Raimi films made many publicly voice their opinions on the casting of the web-slinger.
Before Gafield was announced in the role, there were many who though someone else would be better suited for the role. Someone who not only ended up making his way into the MCU as a different character, but also inspired the creation of a new one in the comics; Miles Morales.
Andrew Garfield Had Competition For The Amazing Spider-Man
Donald Glover is one of the most iconic people in Hollywood. Not only does he have an extremely successful career as a musician, but he has also acted in some very well-known projects, being known for both his voice and his face. One of his most iconic roles in the film industry was his time in the sit-com, Community. When the series was originally airing, the actor ended up entering the mainstream media, gaining a huge fanbase for himself.
When the making of The Amazing Spider-Man was announced, many were putting forth names of actors who would be suited for the role. Andrew Garfield’s name wasn’t as recognized at that time so the names came from all corners of the industry. Glover’s dedicated fans put his name in the mix too, and soon, the news spread like wildfire.
It seemed as though the entire internet wanted him to play the role and campaigns were created with fans begged Marvel to take a chance on him. Unfortunately for his fans, this was in vain and Garflied’s casting was announced.
Donald Glover Was Able To Do Something Greater Than Act
There is absolutely no doubt that Andrew Garfield did an excellent job as Spider-Man. However, it is important to also note that Glover could have been just as good in the role. Many of his fans agreed and it would seem that Brian Michael Bendi, the creator of the hit series, Ultimate Spider-Man, was one of them.
Although Miles Morales’ name has become just as well-known as Peter Parker’s, the character isn’t nearly as old as him. Having made his first appearance in 2011, Bendi revealed to USA Today that a huge inspiration for his character was Glover and the role he played in Community.
“I saw him in the costume and thought, ‘I would like to read that book,‘” Said Bendi
Unfortunately, the actor has not gotten an opportunity to portray Miles. However, he has played his uncle, Aaron Davis in two separate films. First appearing in Spider-Man: Homecoming, and then again in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, there is no denying how iconic Glover is.
