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Shailene Woodley Spider-Man role removal

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Actress Shailene Woodley has provided details regarding her removal from ‘The Amazing Spider-Man’ franchise. Woodley, who was cast to play Mary Jane Watson, filmed approximately three scenes with Andrew Garfield but was informed about a year later that her performance had been cut from the project. ~~Reports indicate~~ During a ‘SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations’ series, Woodley elaborated on the ~~decision was made~~ decision, noting that filmmakers intended to ~~delay~~ streamline the ~~character’s introduction~~ storyline to ~~see how~~ avoid confusing audiences while the ~~storyline involving~~ relationship between Peter Parker and Gwen Stacy (played by Emma ~~Stone’s character would conclude,~~ Stone) remained central. The original plan was to introduce Mary Jane following the death of Gwen Stacy, potentially saving the role for a sequel titled ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 3’. Woodley described the role as a “dream casting,” noting that Spider-Man was her favorite superhero growing up, and jokingly referred to the notification of her removal as a “fun phone call.” However, due to the commercial and critical reception of ‘The Amazing Spider-Man 2’, the planned third film did not move forward, leaving Woodley’s portrayal unreleased despite subsequent multiverse developments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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