Spider-Man's Andrew Garfield announces acting break

Andrew Garfield has announced that he's taking a step back from the spotlight, after thrilling audiences with his return as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Garfield, who delighted Marvel fans by uniting with Tobey Maguire and Tom Holland in the latest Spider-Man movie, has had a busy schedule over the past few months.

Like, really busy.

As well as slipping back into Spidey's iconic suit, the actor has appeared in the likes of The Eyes of Tammy Faye, Tick, Tick... Boom!, and is set to lead the upcoming drama series Under the Banner of Heaven alongside Normal People's Daisy Edgar-Jones.

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Now, Andrew is turning his attention to a bit of rest and relaxation, telling Variety: "I'm going to rest for a little bit. I need to recalibrate and reconsider what I want to do next and who I want to be and just be a bit of a person for a while."

Reflecting on the latest awards season and his career wins, he added: "Because as you know, that is a washing machine, that awards season.

"I need to just be a bit ordinary for a while."

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Still, Andrew's desire to be "a bit ordinary" hasn't stopped him from musing on the possibility of a third Amazing Spider-Man movie, eight years after his last solo outing as the web-slinger premiered.

While speaking at the Oscars ceremony last month, Andrew responded to questions about a potential sequel with his characteristic coyness.

"No update from me," Garfield said on the red carpet, adding: "No one's going to believe anything I say ever again. That's my problem."

Spider-Man: No Way Home is available to buy now on Prime Video, iTunes, Microsoft Store and other digital retailers.