Garfield slams ‘insane’ spider-man trailer conspiracy – claims it’s ‘ludicrous’
Andrew Garfield has delivered a withering rebuke to the obsessive fan theories surrounding the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Daytrailer, dismissing them as ‘insane’ and ‘absolutely ludicrous.’ The former Spider-Man actor’s response comes after a particularly scrutinized moment in the footage sparked a frenzy of speculation regarding hidden characters.
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The trailer, released by Marvel, featured a dramatic shot of Spider-Man launching towards a group of ninjas. Fans immediately seized upon a small area beneath his feet, arguing it indicated the presence of other, currently undisclosed, heroes. This isn’t the first time Marvel has employed this tactic – a similar edit was made to the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer when the original Spider-Men were initially kept under wraps.
Garfield, when presented with the disputed frame by Capital FM, was blunt: ‘This feels like a reach, what do you mean there’s room for more characters? It’s literally just space underneath Spider-Man. They’re all headed to Spider-Man. There’s room for more characters in every frame of the film, probably.’ He continued, visibly frustrated: ‘This is insane. This is absolutely ludicrous conspiracy theory level attempts at investigative journalism. You’ve lost your damn minds.’
Adding a cheeky jab, Garfield concluded, ‘You notice that I didn’t say I wasn’t in it though, right?’ The comment effectively shuts down the speculation, though it doesn’t explicitly confirm his involvement, adding fuel to the already fervent debate.
Charlie Cox, playing Daredevil in the MCU, echoed Garfield’s dismissive stance, stating unequivocally, ‘I’m not in it. I don’t know what you’re talking about, but I’m not there. Unless they put me in after the fact using computer generated images, I’m not there.’
As the release date of Spider-Man: Brand New Day approaches on July 31st, the mystery surrounding the film’s cast and plot thickens. While Mark Ruffalo’s Hulk and even Sadie Sink’s mysterious new addition are being discussed, the persistent speculation highlights Marvel’s increasingly sophisticated approach to trailer marketing – and the lengths fans will go to uncover the truth. Tom Phillips, IGN’s News Editor, reminds us that all will be revealed when the film hits theaters.”n