It looks like the Andrew Garfield era as Spider-Man is about to come to an end as Sony Pictures nears a deal with Marvel Studios, according to Mashable.
Sony is being pressured by Disney to license Spider-Man so the character can be introduced into the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Captain America: Civil War. Because The Amazing Spider-Man 2 wasn't the success Sony had hoped for, the studio has put the franchise on hold to rethink what to do with the character.
Actor Andrew Garfield, who plays the main character and is known for being a big fan of the character, has already shown some dissatisfaction with the final result of the second film, criticizing the producers about the cuts in the final edition and the script in October of this year.
Garfield also failed to attend a dinner with Sony Chairman Kaz Jirai and other company executives in July, further straining the actor's relationship with the team. His absence was seen as an affront by executives.
Given these facts and Marvel Studios' desire to restart the franchise from scratch, if the deal is sealed, Garfield will likely be out of the equation. Hacked emails from Sony's Motion Picture President Amy Pascal suggest the actor will be replaced, along with the entire cast, for a reboot that accommodates Marvel Studios' wishes.
It has also been said that the script for the Civil War movie is already ready and that Spider-Man is not in it, but if Sony accepts the deal, Marvel will provide a cameo for the character.
It's worth remembering that none of this is official, so consider everything as rumors for now.
Source: Legion of Heroes
