Kirsten Dunst, who played Mary Jane Watson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man trilogy alongside Tobey Maguire, recently made headlines by admitting that she has not watched any of the Spider-Man movies that came after her time in the franchise. She also confessed to not being a fan of Marvel Studios films in general, stating that it’s simply “not her thing.” While it’s understandable that not everyone enjoys superhero movies, one would think that Dunst, being a part of such a beloved comic book trilogy, would have at least some curiosity about the cinematic universe that followed.
In the same interview, Dunst expressed interest in returning to the superhero genre, not out of a passion for the genre, but rather for financial reasons. She candidly mentioned that being in superhero films pays well, and with two children to support along with her mother, it makes sense for her to consider such roles. This blunt admission raises questions about her dedication to her craft and whether her primary motivation for taking on projects is solely based on money.
While Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield were both invited to reprise their roles in 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, Kirsten Dunst was notably absent from the cast. Despite her character Mary Jane being mentioned in the film, Dunst revealed that she was not approached to appear in the highly anticipated crossover. This missed opportunity is disappointing not only for fans who were hoping to see the original Spider-Man trio reunite but also for Dunst herself, who expressed interest in returning to the role.
Even though Dunst wasn’t part of Spider-Man: No Way Home, she remains open to the idea of returning to the role of Mary Jane alongside Tobey Maguire in a future project. She suggested approaching the characters in a unique and indie way, similar to the film Chronicle, to create a different kind of superhero movie. This idea shows Dunst’s willingness to explore unconventional storytelling within the superhero genre, which could potentially breathe new life into her character.
As Marvel and Sony continue to expand the Spider-Man Universe with new films like Kraven the Hunter and Venom: The Last Dance, Dunst’s involvement in future projects remains uncertain. While fans would undoubtedly love to see her reprising her role as Mary Jane, it ultimately depends on the direction that the studios decide to take with the character. Hopefully, Dunst’s recent comments and interest in returning to the superhero genre will open up opportunities for her to revisit her iconic role in a fresh and exciting way.
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