Andrew Garfield Renews Calls for a Gay Spider-Man, 13 Years After Asking ‘Why Can’t He Be Into Boys?’

The actor reiterated his belief that Peter Parker’s identity could include a gay orientation, positioning the idea as a plausible variation on the character. People.com and Variety expanded on Garfield’s comments, quoting him saying ‘anyone can be in that suit’ and noting that the discussion resurfaces amid rumors of his involvement in the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. IMDb published two pieces that highlighted his ongoing advocacy and linked the speculation to the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe planning, while Dark Horizons reaffirmed his stance that a gay Spider‑Man remains possible.

Variety highlighted that the call comes 13 years after his original query, underscoring its persistence. Dark Horizons noted that his advocacy has remained consistent despite shifts in the franchise’s direction. No outlet presented conflicting information; all reports align on Garfield’s continued support and the absence of any official Marvel confirmation.

Coverage does not specify any upcoming production schedule for such a version. The current state is that Garfield’s advocacy is publicly documented, while Marvel Studios has not announced a gay version of Spider‑Man.