Noted MCU Villain Jake Gyllenhaal Was Mistaken For Spider-Man And The Story Is Perfect

Actor Jake Gyllenhaal has shared a fun story of a time when he was mistaken for Spider-Man. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Gyllenhaal said this happened some time ago on an airplane.

"I did have a very sweet woman on a plane, an older woman, come to me and say, 'Can I tell my son I was the plane with Spider-Man?' I was like, 'You absolutely can,'" he said.

Jake Gyllenhaal sat down on the set of his #THRCover shoot to reflect on his "Hollywood Firsts," from his first audition, his first mentor in Hollywood and more. Plus, he shares a sweet story about a woman who once thought he was #SpiderMan. pic.twitter.com/PDSoeI8MOs — The Hollywood Reporter (@THR) June 5, 2024

As it happens, Gyllenhaal actually could have played Spider-Man years ago. As the story goes, Tobey Maguire hurt himself making the movie Seabiscuit and apparently considered not coming back for Spider-Man 2. During this time of uncertainty, Sony Pictures reportedly sought out other actors who could replace him, and Gyllenhaal was among the candidates. Maguire eventually decided to come back.Continue Reading at GameSpot


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