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Sam Raimi was among the filmmakers who added to the rise and popularity of the superhero genre afterBladeandX-Menwith hisSpider-Mantrilogy with Tobey Maguire. The first two films have been considered landmarks that changed the genre, providing character depth and emotion that made the films more than just action spectacles.
At the time, Marvel films were not interconnected like the MCU today and were separate entities. Fox’sX-Menand Sony’sSpider-Manfilms did not share storylines or reference each other at all. However, J.K Simmons’s J. Jonah Jameson makes a subtle Doctor Strange namedrop, a character who would become a major MCU character and a full circle moment for Raimi himself.
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Sam Raimi’s foray into the superhero genre started with 2002’sSpider-ManwithTobey Maguireplaying the titular character. Fans loved Maguire’s portrayal of the character and the first film was a huge hit. WithSpider-Man 2in 2004, Raimi delved deeper into Peter Parker more than the superhero himself, exploring his flaws and what makes him human, which was praised by audiences.
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TheSpider-Manfilms came along after the success of Blade andX-Men, ushering in a new wave of superhero films that focused on the expected comic book spectacle while also telling intriguing stories within them. None of these films were interconnected at the time, although Sony tried to includeHugh Jackman‘s Wolverine but didn’t materialize (viaHuffPost).
However, Raimi hinted at a potential larger universe within the Spider-Man films with his Doctor Strange namedrop inSpider-Man 2. The scene involves J.K Simmons’s J. Jonah Jameson brainstorming names for Doc Oak played by Alfred Molina who has turned evil. While his assistant Hoffman suggests the name, Doctor Strange, Jameson acknowledges that the name has been taken.
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Doctor Strange would eventually be a part of the MCU played by Benedict Cumberbatch. He has appeared in multiple films in the franchise includingDoctor Strange,Thor: Ragnarok(cameo appearance in a scene sealing scene with Loki and Thor), the twoAvengersfilms, andDoctor Strange 2.Raimi’s subtle ‘unknowing’ reference also came full circle as he directed the latter in 2022.
Sam Raimi Has Not Talked to Tobey Maguire For a NewSpider-ManFilm
Tobey Maguire inSpider-Man: No Way Home| Sony Pictures ReleasingBack in the early 2010s, Sony andSam Raimiwere about to do a 4thSpider-Manfilm after the box office success ofSpider-Man 3(although it was not loved by fans). But it was ultimately canceled and years later, Maguire reprised his role inSpider-Man: No Way Home, sparking further interest in audiences about seeing Maguire in asolo Spider-Manfilm again.
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In an interview withCBR, Raimi stated that he has not talked to Maguire about collaborating on a possible fourth solo film. He has a great relationship with Marvel asDoctor Strange 2was a huge hit for the studio. The director further claimed that he would hear from the studio if it was in the works. He said,
I haven’t talked to Tobey about [a fourth movie with me], but maybe Marvel has or Columbia Pictures. I just worked with Marvel on a movie called ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.’ So, I’m on great terms with them. I’m sure I would hear about it if it was in the works.
This film looks unlikely to happen as Sony and Marvel are currently in pre-production on the 4th Spider-Man film with Tom Holland. The studios wouldn’t want two live-action Spider-Men existing in separate films in the same era. However, Maguire could appear in the MCU (asrumors have been circulating) in the upcomingAvengersfilms.
Fans can watch Maguire in Raimi’sSpider-Mantrilogy on Disney+.
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
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