Sony's upcoming Madame Web film is set to shake up the Spider-Man Universe by introducing new female superheroes such as Cassandra Webb, Julia Cornwall, Mattie Franklin, and Anya Corazon. The movie, set outside of the MCU, hints at the possibility of the SSU's official Spider-Man making his debut. While fans have been clamoring for Andrew Garfield to reprise his role as Spider-Man, there are clear reasons why this is unlikely for Madame Web.
Madame Web is set in 2003, aligning it with Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man trilogy rather than Garfield's later portrayals. This time discrepancy makes it improbable for Andrew Garfield's Spider-Man to appear in the film. However, considering the character's ability to connect Spider-People across the multiverse, Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man could potentially make an appearance in the 2024 project.
Sony's Spider-Man Universe has established ties with the MCU, hinting at a potential inclusion of Tom Holland's Spider-Man in future SSU projects. Despite this, Madame Web's 2003 setting also makes Holland an unlikely candidate for the upcoming film. The plot may delve into prequel territory, with speculation suggesting that the antagonist Ezekiel Sims could be attempting to alter the timeline to prevent Spider-Man's existence.
The fan-made character poster that envisions Andrew Garfield's return as Spider-Man in Madame Web may excite fans, but the film's timeline and narrative focus make it improbable. While Garfield's portrayal of the iconic web-slinger has garnered support, the specifics of the Madame Web project suggest that his involvement is unlikely. As the SSU continues to expand and evolve, fans can anticipate exciting developments that will reshape the Spider-Man franchise as a whole.
