Andrew Garfield to play Peter Parker in 'Spider-Man' reboot
The actor beat out a number of Hollywood's most talented young actors for the coveted role
Andrew Garfield has been cast as Peter Parker in Sony's "Spider-Man" reboot, the studio announced via press release on Thursday.
Sony managed to keep secret one of the most sought-after scoops in Hollywood history.
Garfield only learned late this afternoon that he's been chosen to play Peter Parker.
He was just presented to the international press in Cancun, Mexico who had gathered to see previews of Sony's upcoming movies, a spokesman from Sony told TheWrap.
Garfield happened to be at the event promoting Sony's big-budget thriller "The Social Network," in which he plays Facebook co-founded Eduardo Saverin.
He was told that he got the part and then immediately went out to be introduced a the new Spider-Man to a room filled with journalists from around the world.
Marc Webb directs the film from a script by Jamie Vanderbilt. Avi Arad and Laura Ziskin produce.
On selecting Garfield, director Marc Webb said, "Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor's work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit, and humanity. Mark my words, you will love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker."
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