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 Who was considered for Spider-Man 2?

Robert De Niro
Robert De Niro was considered to play Dr. Otto Octavius.
Actor who got the part: Alfred Molina

Jake Gyllenhaal
He was offered the role after Tobey McGuire was injured; he was even screentested with a suit, according to a rumor.
Actor who got the part: Tobey McGuire

Ed Harris
Ed Harris was considered to play Dr. Otto Octavius.
Actor who got the part: Alfred Molina

Sam Neill
Sam Neill was considered to play Dr. Otto Octavius.
Actor who got the part: Alfred Molina

Jim Norton
Jim Norton played the role of "Surly Truck Driver" in Spider-Man, and Sam Rami wanted him to reprise his "he stinks and I don't like him" line in the sequel, this time talking about Doc Ock. Jim Norton was unavailable.



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