Stan Lee on "Black Spider-Man" Escapist Magazine

10.06.10

Actor Donald Glover auditioning for the part of Spider-Man, and more loosely on a black actor playing the character. Speaking in a telephone interview with MTV , Lee said that it wasn't a line issue, simply that people know Spider-Man as a white character. He also made it clear, however, that this was just his point of view, and it wasn't his job to try and influence Marvel, or tell it what to do regarding movies.

"He's a great actor," said Lee. "I've seen him, and he's terrific ... I certainly reflect on he should have a chance to audition. [But] here's the point: We've already had the Kingpin in 'Daredevil' portrayed by a black man, where he was white in the comics, and we've had Nick Impetuosity portrayed by a black man where he was white in the comics. "

"[But] not that many moviegoers are familiar with them. Everybody seems to be familiar with Spider-Man, so I say that it isn't that it's a racial pay-off - it's just that it might be confusing to people. But that's a matter for the people at Marvel to take into consideration. I certainly don't want to weigh in on it in any way, except to say I think about Glover is a fine actor," he added.

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