Spider-Man: No Way Home's Rooftop Scene Was Rewritten 10 Times
Spider-Man: No Way Home writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers reveal that the rooftop scene, during which all three Peter Parkers meet for the very first time, had to be rewritten "at least 10 times." Swinging its way into the number-three spot of the highest-grossing films of all time domestically, Spider-Man: No Way Home has had an incredibly successful theatrical run despite the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Two months on from its initial release, the highly anticipated Spidey sequel has garnered an eye-watering $1.8 billion at the global box office.
Spider-Man: No Way Home saw the return of Spider-Man alumni Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, as they teamed up with Tom Holland's Peter Parker to take down a number of villains from their pasts. In what was possibly the worst kept secret in MCU history, the pair entered Holland's Spider-Man universe during his hour of need, thanks to the help of Ned and MJ (played by Jacob Batalon and Zendaya, respectively), and helped get their fellow Peter back on his feet following the tragic death of his Aunt May. The trio first meet on a rooftop, in a tear-jerking scene that sees the three Peters bond over their shared trauma, before reciting the iconic Spider-Man mantra, «with great power comes great responsibility.»
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Now, it's been revealed that this particular scene was actually rewritten a number of times in order to truly tap into each Spider-Man's mindset. During a recent IGN Fan Fest panel, Spider-Man: No Way Home writers McKenna and Sommers reveal that writing the scene involved a lot of thought as to how each Peter would be feeling in that moment. Sommers shares that Maguire,
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