31 Behind-The-Scenes Details About Spider-Man: No Way Home That You Need To Know

It's always interesting to find out what happened behind the camera of one of the best Spider-Man movies.

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• Published in Film & TV
• July 27, 2022

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Spider-Man: No Way Home still managed to perform impressively in terms of ticket sales. The movie grossed more than $1.8 billion worldwide.

And with all three generations of Spider-Mans in one movie, it’s no wonder that the audience was so invested.

It’s not often that you get to see three different actors playing the same role in one movie. The movie brought together Tom Holland, Andrew Garfield, and Tobey Maguire to create one of the most impressive superhero rosters ever assembled.

Each actor brought their own unique take to the role and created a character that was both believable and likable. And fans were not disappointed.

No Way Home, as you would expect from an MCU film, is packed with action. There are car chases, fights, and plenty of suspense. The movie knows how to keep audiences engaged and on the edge of their seats.

No Way Home is being hailed as one of the best Spider-Man movies ever made. It’s a worthy addition to the Spider-Man franchise and is sure to please fans of all ages.

Today, we're going behind the scenes and look some of the fascinating facts about the movie, some of which are shared by the cast themselves. Just a caveat that there will be spoilers ahead.

We encourage you to watch the movie before scrolling down.

1. The multiverse would be involved in the third Spider-Man movie for "at least a couple of years," according to Tom Holland, Zendaya, and Jacob Batalon, but they weren't sure it would actually happen.

2. The third film was originally intended to be Kraven the Hunter-focused since "things weren't working out." Jon Watts even pitched the concept to Tom Holland.

3. Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers began writing Spider-Man: No Way Home in December 2019. It was only finished in early 2021.

4. Former Spider-Man actors only temporarily signed and received the script pages because the script was always changing.

5. The actual script for Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire wasn't provided until right before they shot their scenes in Christmas 2020.

6. Originally, the Peter Parkers played by Garfield and Maguire were intended to make a different debut in the movie.

They were initially meant to be introduced to Holland's Peter as people who could help him get over Aunt May's passing.

7. Willem Dafoe insisted that his involvement in Spider-Man: No Way Home be more than a "power cameo" and that he be a part of all the action and stunts.

8. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon went to see Tom Holland go for his first rehearsal alongside Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, and Zendaya remarked that it felt like Holland's parents dropping him off at kindergarten.

9. While Tobey Maguire was on set, Holland, Zendaya, and Batalon made numerous inside jokes with him.

10. The group chat between Holland, Maguire, and Garfield was initiated by Holland, who described their relationship as a "brotherhood."

11. Although Zendaya isn't in the sequence when Charlie Cox reprised his role as Daredevil, she was present on set and was able to observe from behind the monitors.

12. Dafoe filmed the sequence 30 times, giving a different portrayal each time, for the scene in which Green Goblin converses with Peter about his existential dilemma.

13. Holland expressed his sadness about Aunt May's demise and mentioned it "comes out of the blue," just like the viewers.

14. When Garfield and Maguire's Peters meet Holland's Peter on the school roof, plenty of dialogue were Garfield and Maguire's own ideas.

15. Garfield also enjoyed focusing on his Peter's trauma following Gwen's passing and portraying the middle brother Peter.

16. Before it was released, Marisa Tomei revealed the film's ending to her therapist because she simply had to tell someone.

17. Most of the movie was filmed on sound stages in Atlanta, Georgia, where a lot of the Marvel Cinematic Universe films are produced.

18. A "few hundred VFX shots" make up the battle of Doc Ock vs. Spider-Man on the bridge, which was initially a 15-minute scenario.

19. Instead of being controlled by puppeteers, Alfred Molina's Doc Ock's tentacles are completely CGI.

20. When MJ falls from the Statue of Liberty in the middle of the climactic battle, director Jon Watts had the wonderful idea to have Garfield's Peter save her.

21. Jamie Foxx was most eager to don a brand-new costume for Electro and was overjoyed to shed The Amazing Spider-Man 2's blue appearance.

22. The VFX crew had to construct graphics without Thomas Haden Church's physical presence for many of Sandman's scenes in the movie using only his voice.

23. During the production, Molina requested an autographed photo from Batalon. Batalon initially thought that Molina was joking, but he clarified that his stepdaughter is a huge admirer of his.

During the production, Molina requested an autographed photo from Batalon. The Ned Leeds actor initially thought that Molina was joking, but he clarified that his stepdaughter is a huge admirer of his.

24. Zendaya was present on most days of the filming to learn from Jon Watts as she wants to direct in the future.

25. Jamie Foxx would throw enormous dance parties while they were shooting.

26. The darker side of Peter Parker was depicted in his sequences where he battles the Green Goblin, which was one of Holland's favorite aspects of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

27. Holland considered the scene where Holland hanged upside down as Doc Ock slammed Peter against a stone pillar as one of the most brutal filming days.

28. Harry Holland (Tom's brother), really filmed a sequence for the film, but it was removed from the final version.

29. Zendaya sobbed as she watched the movie.

30. Holland went skiing after finishing Spider-Man: No Way Home because his contract had expired and he was free to do whatever he pleased.

31. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and the film's producer Amy Pascal are actively conceptualizing what's next for Spider-Man.

With so many great moments and exciting twists, it's no wonder why people consider it the best Spider-Man movie.

The film emphasizes the humanity and morals of Peter Parker, which serves as evidence of why he has been a beloved superhero for almost 60 years. The film also features a number of significant Spider-Man movie alumni, providing fans with both heroes and antagonists to root for without coming off as blatant cameos.

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