Josh Hutcherson Reveals He Was Almost Cast as Spider-Man

Josh Hutcherson Says Losing Out On Playing Spider-Man Was "Heartbreaking"

Earl Gibson III/Deadline/Getty ImagesThere was a time when Josh Hutcherson would have swung his way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actor has confirmed that he was being considered to play Spider-Man, and although he was crushed to be passed over for the iconic role, he pointed out the unexpected way that not being cast may have actually been a blessing in disguise.Hutcherson opened up about his brush with superhero-dom during his Dec. 8…

Josh Hutcherson Reveals He Was Almost Cast as Spider-Man

Josh Hutcherson reflected on the time he was almost cast as Peter Parker in 2012’s The Amazing Spider-Man, which ultimately went to Andrew Garfield.

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Over the last twenty-plus years, Spider-Man’s film history has become one of the most recognizable journeys in popular culture. As Sony’s flagship superhero and a major presence in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the character has been reinvented multiple times, each era leaving its distinct mark on audiences. From Sam Raimi’s original trilogy anchored by Tobey Maguire to Tom Holland’s role in Marvel’s interconnected storytelling, the evolution o…

Josh Hutcherson was heartbroken after he wasn't cast as Spider-Man

Josh Hutcherson auditioned for the leading role in The Amazing Spider-Man fifteen years ago. He got pretty far along, even filming an action-packed screen test, but at the end of the day, Andrew Garfield was cast. Hutcherson reflected on the experience while chatting on the Dinner’s On Me podcast, admitting that it was “heartbreaking” when he was told he wouldn’t get the role. Hutcherson Didn’t Get Spider-Man, But Hunger Games Came Soon After “A…

Actor Josh Hutcherson Reveals He Almost Became Spider-Man

Before one star brings a character to life, many actors and actresses were in the running to play a role. Before Andrew Garfield became Spider-Man, Josh Hutcherson was apparently in the running to be the Marvel superhero. Josh recently appeared on Jesse Tyler Ferguson’s “Dinner’s On Me” podcast, where he reflected on his career and how being part of the “The Hunger Games” franchise became a huge turning point in his life. The “Five Nights At Fre…