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SPIDER-MAN fans can't wait for the new film to be released after several delays.

But one thing they really want to know is if Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield AND Tom Holland all play Peter Parker in the new movie.

Get ready for Spider-Man 3 which could see THREE actors play Peter Parker
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Get ready for Spider-Man 3 which could see THREE actors play Peter ParkerCredit: Alamy

Who's in the cast of Spider-Man 3?

The cast has finally been have been confirmed for No Way Home.

And the good news is - they are BIG names.

As mentioned, the movie will hopefully see all three Spider-Man actors reunite on screen for the first time - and will ALL play Peter Parker.

Tom Holland as Spider-Man/Peter Parker

Tom is the current reigning Spider-Man
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Tom is the current reigning Spider-ManCredit: SONY

Tom is the current Spider-Man, and will return for the untitled third Spider-Man film as the titular wall-crawler.

The 24-year-old has had a meteoric rise to fame since landing the role back in 2016.

Since then he has starred in FIVE Marvel films

Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange

Benedict Cumberbatch brings Doctor Strange to Spider-Man
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Benedict Cumberbatch brings Doctor Strange to Spider-Man

Benedict returns as Doctor Strange - a neurosurgeon who became a Master of the Mystic Arts following a career-ending car accident.

Strange takes on the mentor role for Parker that was filled by Robert Downey Jr.'s Tony Stark in Spider-Man: Homecoming (2017) and Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury in Spider-Man: Far From Home (2019).

Benedict is of course known for many roles include BBC's Sherlock.

Jamie Foxx as Electro

Jamie Foxx returns as Electro - but in the new film he won't be blue (seen here in 2014)
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Jamie Foxx returns as Electro - but in the new film he won't be blue (seen here in 2014)Credit: AP:Associated Press

Jamie's Electro is an electrical tradesman who gains electric powers after an accident.

The actor reprises his role from Sony's The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), but unlike that appearance, he will not be depicted as blue for this film

Zendaya as MJ

Zendaya returns as Parker's girlfriend
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Zendaya returns as Parker's girlfriendCredit: SONY PICTURES

Rising star Zendaya made her debut in the Spider-Man films in Far From Home;

The actress plays Parker's classmate and girlfriend.

The native Californian first rose to prominence opposite Bella Thorne in Disney Channel's dance sitcom Shake It Up - where the pair played best friends from 2010-2013.

Alfred Molina as Doctor Octopus

Alfred Molina returns as Doctor Octopus
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Alfred Molina returns as Doctor OctopusCredit: Columbia Pictures

Alfred's character is a scientist from an alternative reality with four artificially intelligent mechanical tentacles fused to his body after an accident.

The actor reprises his role from Sony's Spider-Man 2 (2004), with this appearance continuing from the character's story and presumed death in that film.

Willem Dafoe as Norman Osborn/Green Goblin

Willem Dafoe returns to the Spider-Man franchise
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Willem Dafoe returns to the Spider-Man franchiseCredit: Columbia Pictures

Willem plays a scientist and the CEO of Oscorp from an alternative reality who tests an unstable strength enhancer on himself and develops a crazed alternate personality, using advanced Oscorp armor and equipment.

The actor reprises his role from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy.

Other stars to appear in the film include:

  • Jon Favreau as Harold "Happy" Hogan - The head of security for Stark Industries and former driver and bodyguard of Tony Stark who looks after Parker.
  • Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds - Parker's best friend.
  • Marisa Tomei as May Parker - Parker's aunt.
  • J. B. Smoove as Julius Dell - Parker's teacher.
  • Benedict Wong as Wong - A Master of the Mystic Arts and Strange's mentor and friend.
Fans want to know if Tobey Maguire will be in the new Spider-Man film
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Fans want to know if Tobey Maguire will be in the new Spider-Man film

Are Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire in Spider-Man No Way Home?

When the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer dropped, and it's missing two of the movie's largest reported roles.

Throughout the two-minute teaser, neither Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield were seen, despite months of rumors of their return.

Throughout the entire production process everyone involved with the movie has been careful not to mention the two but fans are still hoping they will both appear as Spider-Man.

When is Spider-Man 3 released?

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Spider-Man 3 has been delayed, but we do have a date for you.

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Originally scheduled for a July 16, 2021, it was first pushed back to November 5, 2021 and will now hit cinemas on December 17, 2021.

Filming kicked off in October 2020.

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