Two Reasons Why Andrew Garfield Could Be Out As Spiderman -- Report

The recent Sony Pictures hacking revealed a third sequel for "The Amazing Spider-Man" was intentionally planned to be filmed with the collaboration of Marvel and Sony. However, it's believed producers want a fresh start with the movie including having the title role given to a new actor instead of to Andrew Garfield.

Latino Review's Kellvin Chavez claimed Marvel wants a clean slate if ever "The Amazing Spider-Man 3" will push through. The Sony Pictures hack allegedly revealed the studio's plan to deviate from a pure romance story but to have it as a side-story instead. The sequel will reportedly begin with Peter Parker already living his dual life as a student and as a hero.

Marvel wants a clean slate, apparently, and they are not interested in doing any more so-called "romance" movies but would rather "focus on the difficulties of being a teenager and a superhero with a romance side-story," Chavez said.

Additionally, Marvel was supposedly very intent on letting go of Andrew Garfield to reprise his role as Peter Parker a.k.a. Spider-Man. Chavez didn't specify any details regarding the actor's casting. But according Mashable, Garfield had some previous "misdemeanours" way back in July that had allegedly displeased Sony's higher-ups.

"Garfield has been praised for his performance as Peter Parker, but his critical remarks that seemed to blame the studio for 'Amazing Spider-Man 2's' tepid box office and critical reception may have annoyed the wrong people," writer Christina Warren said.

Additionally, Garfield reportedly also failed to attend ("with less than an hour's notice") a Sony corporate dinner back in July. He was supposedly scheduled for a meeting with Sony CEO Kaz Hirai and other higher-ups. According to Warren his absence was considered as an "affront and slight by the company's Tokyo bosses." Thus, it's believed the actor's contract has officially been terminated and the recent hacking even further fuels this speculation.

Warren suspects Amy Pascal's email to "The Amazing Spider-Man" franchise producer Matthew Tolmach clearly shows Andrew Garfield will not reprise his role. Pascal emailed her plans in introducing a new Peter Parker including new characters in the sequel. She also questioned how the new Spider-Man will be featured, which would likely be in a "cameo" scene.

However, all these speculations regarding Andrew Garfield's termination from Sony remains unconfirmed. Likewise, it's still uncertain if he will reprise his role as Peter Parker in "The Amazing Spider-Man 3" since casting calls have yet to be announced.