Andrew Garfield Out, Tobey Maguire As Peter Parker In 'The Amazing Spider-Man 3' -- Report

The recent Sony Pictures hack revealed Marvel and Sony's plans of a third sequel for "The Amazing Spider-Man." However, producers made it clear that they'd want a fresh start for the movie, where it doesn't focus on the romance as the main story but to have it as a side-story instead. Ultimately, it would also mean a change of actor to play the title role aside from Andrew Garfield.

Currently scheduled for a U.S. release in 2018, "The Amazing Spider-Man 3" could probably look into five actors befitting the role. According to Comicbook's Russ Burlingame these possible candidates include "Star Trek" actor Anton Yelchin, "The Flash" star Robbie Amell, "Divergent" actor Ansel Elgort, "Ultimate Spider-Man" mainstay Drake Bell and lastly the original Peter Parker Tobey Maguire.

When Sony's Jeff Robinov told Amy Pascal that he wants "The Amazing Spider-Man 3" to be a clean slate and to start off with an aged Peter Parker, Burlingame thought why not bring back Tobey Maguire. Burlingame assumes having the actor to portray the role again after 20 years would "drive a ton of interest from casual fans." Likewise, it would supposedly be interesting to see if Maguire can still be compelling as the Spider-Man.

Comicbook reader Anonymous 2918 and Anonymous 15909 also seemed to agree. The latter supposed Tobey Macguire as Spider-Man would be a good choice. "I think that choosing him to continue the role as an older Peter Parker would tie everything together nicely," the user said, adding that Andrew Garfield may be a good actor but he supposedly just "didn't fit" the role. Another reader named Elmis agreed on the studio's decision for a clean slate for "The Amazing Spider-Man 3." However, is against Tobey Maguire for the role of Peter Parker since the actor "may be too old" already. Meanwhile, below are some fans' reactions on the possibility of Tobey Maquire as the new Spider-Man.

IGN's Scott Collura likewise claimed it would make fans happy to see the return of the actor and the Sam Raimi "Spider-Man" movies. It would supposedly also be a way to deviate from the original story.

A previous report from the International Business Times claimed Andrew Garfield may not reprise his role as Peter Parker a.k.a. Spider-Man since he had allegedly displeased Sony's higher ups. Back in July the actor failed to give an hour's notice that he won't be able to attend a corporate dinner with Sony CEO Kaz Hirai and other executives. It was believed to be an "affront and slight by the company's Tokyo bosses." Likewise, Garfield had supposedly made some comments regarding the box office numbers of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" that annoyed the wrong people. Thus, it's believed to be these reasons that his contract with Sony Pictures has officially been terminated. However, this report still warrants a confirmation from the studio or from Andrew Garfield himself.

Toby Maguire in Spiderman 3 oh oh oh — Flaurent Soki (@IamFlaurentSoki) December 12, 2014

Not a big Spider man fan, but have to admit the the 3 with Toby Maguire were good films. Hopefully The Amazing Spiderman keeps it going — Punjab2000.com - P2K (@Punjab2000music) February 7, 2012

Andrew Garfeild did a better job in the Amazing Spiderman then Toby Maguire did in any of 3 he was in. Hate me, but it's the truth — Mal. (@ThresherMal) June 29, 2013