Andrew Garfield Renews Calls for a Gay Spider-Man, 13 Years After Asking ‘Why Can’t He Be Into Boys?’

Andrew Garfield is renewing his calls for a gay Spider-Man, reflecting on a viral 2013 interview where he questioned why Peter Parker could not be into boys. While promoting The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the Oscar nominee discussed gender-swapping the character with producer Matt Tolmach. Garfield describes his original comments as a passionate exercise in rebellion, doubling down on his belief that anyone can be in the suit regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.