While actor Andrew Garfield may not possess the same muscle mass as his predecessor, he certainly bears a striking resemblance to the teenage hero as depicted in the comic books.
In the latest images, the 28-year-old star showcases his newly toned physique, allowing fans a closer view of the refreshed Spiderman costume.
Garfield, who wrapped up filming The Amazing Spider-Man last year, embodies Peter Parker’s essence with his youthful look and slender build.
The Social Network actor has chosen not to wear a muscle-enhancing suit, preferring instead to go with a more natural appearance in the new outfit.
Featuring deeper shades of blue and red, the iconic Spider-Man suit is adorned with a glossy black mesh fabric.
The red and blue ensemble hugs the actor’s physique, accentuating his V-shaped torso, defined pectorals, and rounded shoulders.
As Peter Parker is characterized as a nerdy high school teenager, fans are likely to appreciate that the star hasn’t bulked up as significantly as Tobey Maguire did in his portrayal.
The suit also introduces web shooters located on Spidey’s wrists, indicating that Peter Parker will use science to produce spider webbing.
Garfield has committed to performing all his own stunts in the film, ensuring that the action scenes are more authentic and contain less CGI, although segments have been filmed in 3D.
The narrative follows Parker during his school life, portraying him as a geek who is bullied by jocks, while at home, he grapples with the memories of his parents and the emptiness their absence has caused.
Having been raised by his aunt and uncle, played by the talented Martin Sheen and Sally Field, since being orphaned, he yearns to uncover the truth about his mother’s and father’s fate.
To add to his struggles, he finds himself labeled as a ‘vigilante’ by law enforcement, who are determined to apprehend Spider-Man by any means necessary.
By pure chance, his girlfriend is the daughter of Chief of Police George Stacy, played by Denis Leary.
Though George seems irate with everything, particularly the masked hero, Peter holds the belief that Spider-Man serves a purpose in the city that the police cannot fulfill.
With competition heating up from blockbusters like Star Trek 2, The Dark Knight Rises, and The Avengers Assemble, The Amazing Spider-Man rounds out a major summer lineup of super action heroes.
Director Marc Webb has shared his thoughts on how the film’s 3D effects will enhance Garfield’s spider abilities, making them feel more genuine.
“There’s an experiential component to 3D that’s truly fantastic, and we’re experimenting with creating that perspective so viewers can experience what Spider-Man feels when leaping over buildings,” Webb told TotalFilm.
He further noted, “We made a deliberate effort to execute those effects practically and had an incredible stunt team.”
“We constructed a massive rig—hundreds of feet long—in Harlem and actually swung a performer through traffic down the street.”
by Helena Bryanlith
