When Tobey Maguire debuted the updated Spider-Man in 2002, he - as well as director Sam Raimi - changed the course of big-budget superhero movies forever. But the box office sensation that is Spider-Man could have looked a lot different! We were shocked to see the other sexy celebs who were considered for the movie's iconic roles. And now we're all like: What do these men look like naked? Which brings us to this blog post.
Below you can find the actors who, for one reason or another, were edged out (or simply opted out) of starring in 2002's Spider-Man. And of course you can see them nekked. We R Who We R!
Believe it or not, Leo was in talks to star as Spider-Man herself. This casting never materialized, although that won't stop us from picturing what Leo looks like in that skin-tight Spidey suit...
While Spider-Man audiences caught James as the villainous Harry Osborn, did you know that he initially auditioned for the role of Spider-Man. Again. Why can't all these men have worn the damn suit, regardless of their role? Now that's a movie!
Spider-Man has a long and storied production history, and before Sam Raimi took the helm, James Cameron was set to direct Spider-Man in the '90s. Back then, Michael was actually confirmed to portray Spider-Man. What might have been!
He was offered the role of the Green Goblin, but passed, allowing the role of Goblin to be gobbled up by Willem Dafoe.
Heath was straight up offered the role of Spider-Man, but declined to work on smaller independent projects.
This '90s heartthrob would have received a major career boost if he nabbed the role of Peter Parker, but even the sexy Freddie couldn't compete with Tobey Maguire.
