This Is What The Cast Of Spider-Man Looks Like 20 Years After The Movie Premiered

"This Is My Gift, My Curse. Who Am I? I'm Spider-Man."

Chelsi

• Published in Film & TV
• March 8, 2022

Spider-Man has been an iconic character in the Marvel universe, whether you're talking about comic books or well-produced movies.

There's just something about someone ordinary being given the chance to grow and become extraordinary. This is why the origin of Spider-Man is well-known and iconic.

It wasn't every day you hear about superheroes gaining their powers through animal or insect bites until he was introduced to the masses with the 2002 Spider-Man movie starring Tobey Maguire. Then after that, the story and character blew up to be recognized by adults and kids alike.

Tobey Maguire playing Spider-Man proved to be charming and even if there had been great actors who played the recent versions of Spider-Man, the 2002 movie still holds a special place. The praise for him playing the friendly neighborhood superhero went throughout the other two movies from the trilogy.

What made the movies great was not only the story but the actors playing the other characters. In most people's minds, they recognized those actors in real life as the character they played in the first Spiderman-Trilogy.

But where are they now and what do they look like? Here we're going to go back and forth for each actor to see what they looked like then and twenty years after.

Let's start with our friendly neighborhood web slinger when he appeared in the movie by Sam Raimi

Here is Toby Maguire now, strolling the neighborhood 20 years after

Mary Jane or MJ had her own struggles when it came to career and relationships

It's great that Kirsten Dunst in real life is thriving twenty years later

Willem Dafoe who played Norman osborn or better known by the villain world as Green Goblin

Fun fact about Willem Defoe: he tried to get into character as much as possible and requested that he does whatever stunts they would allow him. Turns out he's a pro after learning the Goblin glider within 15 minutes.

Willem Dafoe now is more dashing than scary

Harry Osborn played different roles throughout the trilogy as his character progressed

Here's James Franco now after starring in many films in the span of 20 years

Uncle Ben will always be a classic character in any superhero film

Sadly, Cliff Robertson has passed but this is him when he attended the premiere of Spider-Man 3

You could always turn to aunt May if you need words of wisdom

Here's a lovely quote from her:

"I believe there's a hero in all of us, that keeps us honest, gives us strength, makes us noble, and finally allows us to die with pride, even though sometimes we have to be steady, and give up the thing we want the most."

Rosemary Harrison is the woman who brought life to Aunt May's character

Although J. Jonah Jameson has showed his dislike for Spider-Man, it's very apparent how he contributes to the lighthearted moments in the film

This is J.K. Simmons now still looking sharp as ever

Betty Brant might have only passed messages here and there but she did her job well

Now Elizabeth Banks is known as a triple threat with her acting, directing, and producing skills

Who can forget Flash Thompson when he was constantly bullying Peter?

Joe Manganiello's personality and aura is far from that highschool jock

Twenty years later and Sam Raimi's Spider-Man transcends through the memories of people who found inspiration in its story and characters

Who can blame them when the movie is *chef's kiss*

Peter Parker was special in many ways, from being a science genius to an all-around humble guy. It was obvious how he carried his values even when he was struck down multiple times.

Stan Lee said something in a 2015 interview that stuck to the hearts of those who wished to be like Spider-Man, "What I like about the costume is that anybody reading Spider-Man in any part of the world can imagine that they themselves are under the costume. And that’s a good thing"

What did you love about Spider-Man? Share your thoughts with us in the comments.

Chelsi