Peter Parker | |
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Sam Raimi's Spider-Man character | |
First appearance | Spider-Man (2002) |
Last appearance | Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) |
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Adapted by | David Koepp |
Portrayed by | Tobey Maguire |
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Species | Human mutate |
Occupation | Photographer |
Affiliation | Daily Bugle |
Weapon | Organic webbing |
Significant other | Mary Jane Watson |
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Nationality | American |
Peter Parker is a fictional character portrayed by Tobey Maguire in Sam Raimi's Spider-Man trilogy–based on the Marvel Comics character of the same name–also known by his alias, Spider-Man. The trilogy focuses on Parker's growth from high school to college, and his troubled relationships with Harry Osborn and Mary Jane Watson. Parker struggles with his dual life as a college student and young adult, as well as his job as a freelance photographer for the Daily Bugle. As Spider-Man, Parker mainly fought the superhuman criminals Green Goblin, Doctor Octopus, and Sandman.
Maguire's version of the character was followed by the Peter Parker played by Andrew Garfield in The Amazing Spider-Man film series and the Peter Parker played by Tom Holland in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Maguire eventually reprised his role as Peter Parker / Spider-Man in the MCU film Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021), appearing alongside Garfield's Parker as supporting characters to Holland's version. To distinguish himself from the other versions, he is referred to by the other Parkers as "Peter-Two", while Marvel.com officially named him the "Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man".
Maguire's portrayal of the character has received largely positive responses from critics and fans alike, along with receiving praise from Garfield and Holland, and Maguire has also recieved multiple accolades for his performance as Spider-Man.