Andrew Garfield Reiterates Call for Gay Spider-Man During 2026 Film Tour
Promoting “The Uprising,” Andrew Garfield recalled his 2013 suggestion that Spider-Man could be gay and argued the character should be inclusive.
During the promotional tour for Paul Greengrass’ “The Uprising,” Andrew Garfield revisited a viral 2013 interview in which he mused about a gay Spider-Man, even proposing a gender-swapped MJ and suggesting Michael J. Bordan for the role. He described the idea as a rebellious exercise and emphasized that the mask allows anyone, regardless of gender or sexuality, to see themselves in the hero. Garfield maintained that inclusion should be celebrated and that strong opinions on the matter reveal personal biases. The piece also references Tom Holland’s current tenure as Spider-Man, his record-breaking “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” and his expressed desire to bring Miles Morales to the screen.
Why it matters
Shows continuing pressure for LGBTQ visibility in blockbuster superhero franchises.
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