Andrew Garfield: Spider Man 4 Actor — The 26-year-old will replace Tobey Maguire as the Marvel comics superhero and his mild-mannered alter ego, Peter Parker. The new film, in 3-D, will be released in 2012. It is a “reboot” of the $2.5 billion franchise, with a focus on the superhero’s early years. “Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor’s work understand his extraordinary talents,” said Marc Webb, the film’s director, as he announced the news at a Sony press event in Cancun, Mexico.
“He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit and humanity. Mark my words, you will love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker.” Garfield was born in Los Angeles to a British mother and American father, and the family moved to Surrey when he was three. His father, Richard, is head coach of the Guildford City Swimming Club.
It was during his time at the City of London Freemen’s School in Ashstead that Garfield discovered a passion for acting. He was also an accomplished gymnast, which should come in handy for Spider-Man stunts. He won a place at London’s Central School of Speech and Drama and graduated in 2004.
For the first three years of his career he worked in theatre, appearing at the National and winning a most promising newcomer award from the London Theatre Critics’ Circle.
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