As of April 2023, it is not yet confirmed how much Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield will be paid for their roles in the upcoming Marvel Studios film, “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” However, based on previous salaries for lead actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, we can make some educated guesses as to how much they might be paid.
Tobey Maguire is best known for his role as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the original “Spider-Man” trilogy directed by Sam Raimi. He first appeared in the role in 2002 and went on to star in two sequels, “Spider-Man 2” in 2004 and “Spider-Man 3” in 2007. Maguire’s salary for the original trilogy was reported to be around $17 million for each film, making him one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood at the time.
Andrew Garfield, on the other hand, played Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the two films directed by Marc Webb, “The Amazing Spider-Man” in 2012 and its sequel, “The Amazing Spider-Man 2” in 2014. Garfield’s salary for these films was reportedly around $500,000 for the first film and $1 million for the second, which is significantly less than Maguire’s salary for his Spider-Man films.
Now, let’s turn to the upcoming “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” The film is expected to feature multiple versions of Spider-Man, including Maguire’s and Garfield’s versions of the character, alongside Tom Holland’s Peter Parker/Spider-Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. This has led to much speculation and excitement among fans of the character, who are eager to see how the three Spider-Men will interact on screen.
While the exact details of Maguire’s and Garfield’s involvement in the film are not yet known, it is likely that they will play significant roles in the story. This could mean that they will be paid more than they were for their previous Spider-Man films, especially given the hype and anticipation surrounding the project.
However, it is worth noting that Marvel Studios has a reputation for being somewhat frugal when it comes to paying its actors. While some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, such as Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans, have earned millions of dollars for their roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, other actors have reportedly been paid significantly less.
For example, Brie Larson was reportedly paid $5 million for her role as Captain Marvel, which is significantly less than some of her male co-stars in other Marvel films. Similarly, Tom Holland reportedly earned $3 million for his first solo Spider-Man film, “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” which is much less than Maguire’s reported salary for his first Spider-Man film.
Based on this information, it is possible that Maguire and Garfield could be paid anywhere from a few million dollars to tens of millions of dollars for their roles in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” It all depends on the negotiations between their agents and Marvel Studios, as well as the level of involvement their characters will have in the film.
In any case, it is clear that “Spider-Man: No Way Home” is shaping up to be one of the biggest and most highly anticipated films of 2023. Fans of the character are eagerly awaiting its release, and the inclusion of Maguire’s and Garfield’s versions of Spider-Man only adds to the excitement. Whether or not they are paid as much as they were for their previous Spider-Man films, it is clear that their involvement in this project is sure to be a major highlight for fans of the beloved superhero.