Spiderman is the latest actor Andrew Garfield
Spiderman is the latest actor Andrew Garfield British actor Andrew Garfield is to play comic book superhero Spider-Man in the next outing of the film series, it has been announced. The 26-year-old, raised in the UK but born in California, will begin work on the new movie in December. His previous credits include last years The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus alongside the late Heath Ledger. Former Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire and director Sam Raimi departed the franchise after making three films. Rare combination The new instalment, to be shot in 3D, will focus on the formative years of Peter Parker, the unremarkable youth who - after being bitten by a radioactive spider, is transformed into the superhero. The movie has yet to be named. Marc Webb, who will direct Garfield in the film, said of the new star: "Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actors work understand his extraordinary talents. "He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit, and humanity....