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"Sony Pictures announces plan to restart live-action version of 'Spider-Man'!"

"This project was initiated in 2001 and has not been filmed until 2006."

"Director Sam Raimi exits the project, Marc Webb comes on board to direct!"

"Marc Webb said: I won't start the movie until I find the ideal candidate. I can't make do with Spider-Man casting."

"Superstars such as Heath Ledger and Leonardo DiCaprio were rejected one after another. The reason given by the director was that they did not fit the character's personality."

"Sony Pictures has launched its second large-scale audition. The race of actors is not limited to white people. Latinos, African Americans, and Asians can all audition."

"Surprise! 18-year-old British actor Rufus Harding was recognized by the director! Marc Webb declared: He is Spider-Man!"

"Is a British Spider-Man on the way? Sony Pictures must be crazy! Who is this Rufus Harding?"

"Shocked! American media revealed that the actor who plays the live-action version of Spider-Man is actually British! So the question is, who is Rufus Harding?"

…

Spring 2006.

North America, Los Angeles.

An old apartment in Chinatown on Sunset Boulevard.

Rufus Harding sat in a rental house of less than 30 square meters, staring at the agent at the door in stunned silence.

The house was so full of luggage and sundries that the agent couldn't even step inside and had to stand at the door.

The windows were blocked by nearby buildings, making the room slightly dim.

Although the room felt a bit depressing, Rufus couldn't hide his surprise at this moment.

"Really? You're not kidding me? Did I actually get the part?"

The agent, Happy Hogan, a cheerful, overweight man dressed in a suit, nodded.

"Of course! Rufus, if you're willing to play the role, Spider-Man is yours."

However, the agent hesitated for a moment and said worriedly:

"Still, I recommend that you consider another big production, 'Fast and Furious 3: Tokyo Drift.'"

"Fast and Furious?"

Happy Hogan continued earnestly:

"Yes, the director has expressed a strong interest in you. Secondly, Universal has high hopes for this sequel, with an investment of $85 million. It's bound to be a hit!"

"Spider-Man is a comic book movie after all, and it's quite risky. And with a British actor playing Spider-Man, I'm concerned about how the public will react."

"You really need to think carefully and not pass up a better opportunity just because of your own preferences!"

According to Happy Hogan, comic book adaptations were synonymous with failure.

Except for the Superman movies in the 1980s, all live-action comic-book movies and TV series since then had failed miserably at the box office.

This was practically a no-go zone in Hollywood!

Otherwise, why would all the major stars have refused to be part of Spider-Man?

They didn't want a flop to tarnish their careers.

On the other hand, "Fast and Furious 3" was a series with a solid reputation and market appeal.

This particular installment also had a unique setting in East Asia, with the investors specifically seeking out Asian directors and male protagonists to appeal to the vast Asian market.

Rufus Harding could potentially break into mainstream Hollywood and kickstart his career.

From every angle, "Fast and Furious 3" seemed like a much better choice than "Spider-Man."

Happy Hogan's mouth was dry from all the persuading, but he was interrupted by Rufus raising his hand.

"Happy, I get what you're saying. But I'm certain Spider-Man is different this time."

Rufus's eyes were firm, filled with a quiet determination.

Because he had knowledge others didn't—he knew the potential of "Spider-Man"!

Could they understand the significance of being the box office champion in 2002?

It was the success of Sony's "Spider-Man" that would eventually give Marvel the confidence to shoot "Iron Man," even when other companies avoided the risk.

This decision would spark the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which would take the world by storm.

But that was in Rufus's previous life.

Now he found himself in a parallel world in 2006, where the timeline had diverged in some ways.

The original Spider-Man film hadn't even begun production yet!

Comic book movies still had a low status in Hollywood;

Marvel was still a small company on the verge of bankruptcy and had yet to launch its own movie universe.

In 2001, Sony attempted to start production on "Spider-Man."

Unfortunately, in this parallel world, Tobey Maguire had never pursued acting, and there was no such person in Hollywood.

Without suitable casting, the project faced one obstacle after another.

The original director, Sam Raimi, eventually left the project.

By 2002, "Spider-Man" faced continued delays and remained unproduced.

But in 2006,

Sony couldn't bear to let the "Spider-Man" IP gather dust, so they brought in Marc Webb to restart the project!

During the audition process for the lead role, Rufus Harding emerged as the clear choice.

He was set to be the original Spider-Man!

…

Rufus Harding had always been an active child.

He studied stage combat and acrobatics under a neighbor's guidance and trained in martial arts for several years.

Rufus discovered a passion for acting after performing in a school play at a New Year's event during his time in secondary school.

Though he didn't pursue acting in his previous life, he took an entirely different path in this world.

With his strong background in stage combat, resonant voice, and striking good looks,

Rufus was admitted to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) with top marks and became classmates with some of the most promising talents in the industry.

However, before his first semester at RADA was over, he found himself caught in a scandal.

Rufus accidentally witnessed a professor at the school assaulting a female classmate.

After a thorough investigation, it was revealed that the professor had also been involved in corruption and other improper conduct.

Rufus reported the incident using his real name, which sparked an uproar and became a major news story at the time.

Although the professor faced consequences,

Rufus was ostracized by both his teachers and peers for his upright character.

Some in the industry even claimed that he would never graduate from RADA or receive any film contracts in the entertainment industry!

His peaceful life was completely disrupted,

If Rufus wanted to continue his studies, he would have to bow to the powers that be.

Instead, he chose to drop out in anger and move to North America, hoping to make a career in Hollywood.

Unexpectedly, after working as a bit player for half a year, he succeeded in auditioning for the role of "Spider-Man"!

…

Seeing Rufus's resolute expression, his agent Happy Hogan sighed and forced a smile.

"Okay, you can report to the set tomorrow."

"Thanks, Happy."

"Good luck to you, Rufus. I hope you're making the right choice."

"Don't worry, Happy. You can't imagine what kind of film this will be!"