Like many of you, I’m a bit surprised that Andrew Garfield is the new Spider-Man. After weeks of hearing names like Josh Hutcherson, Jamie Bell, Anton Yelchin and more tossed around with great frequency, Garfield’s status as director Marc Webb’s webslinger is definitely a surprise.

But it’s a great surprise. I can only speak for myself, of course, but based on what I know about the actor, I’m very excited to see him as the new Spider-Man. After the jump, I’ll tell you why.

Garfield is hilarious, as you’re no doubt aware if you’ve seen him in “The Imaginarum of Doctor Parnassus.” His scenes as a veritable circus leader stringing unamused crowds along are as awkward as they are hysterical, but it’s his scenes opposite Heath Ledger that really prove that Garfield has what it takes to play Parker.

Watch this scene from “Parnassus” for yourself. Put Garfield’s British accent out of your mind and forget the fact that they aren’t throwing punches at each other. Essentially, you’re watching Garfield square off against an arch-nemesis, spewing wisecracks and getting under his enemy’s skin with surgical precision — just like Spidey. There are many scenes like this with varying degrees of humor, and many of these scenes are out and out tragic.

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By Vicki • July 08, 2010 • Articles & Interviews, Spider-Man • Comments: 0

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