History Trivia / TheAmazingSpiderMan2

* RealLifeRelative: Harry and Norman Osborn are both dubbed in Mexican Spanish by Creator/AlejandroOrozco and Creator/JoseLuisOrozco, who are father and son in real life.

* IKnewIt:
** A dark example. Promptly after it was announced that Mary Jane Watson's scenes were going to be cut from the movie, fans began speculating that [[spoiler:Gwen Stacy dying]] had something to do with this. Lo and behold, they were right.
** Many fans had begun to correctly speculate the same thing after footage and set photos were shown of [[spoiler: Emma Stone wearing Gwen's outfit from ''ComicBook/TheNightGwenStacyDied'']].

* PlayingAgainstType: Creator/ChristopherDanielBarnes, who had previously voiced Spider-Man in ''WesternAnimation/SpiderManTheAnimatedSeries'', voices the sleazy NonActionGuy ArmsDealer Donald Menken.
* TheOtherDarrin: As before, none of the actors from the movie reprise their roles for the game. Furthermore, Creator/SumaleeMontano replaces Creator/ClaudiaBlack as Whitney Chang.
* RoleReprise: In the [=iOS=] version, Creator/YuriLowenthal, Creator/TaraStrong, Creator/LiamOBrien, Creator/FredTatasciore, Creator/BenDiskin reprise their roles as Spider-Man, Black Cat, Electro, the Rhino, and Venom respectively.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen:
** Creator/SamClaflin, Creator/EddieRedmayne, Creator/AldenEhrenreich, [[Film/JupiterAscending Douglas Booth]], Creator/BradyCorbet, and Creator/BoydHolbrook screen-tested for the part of Harry Osborn before Creator/DaneDeHaan was cast. Ehrenreich previously auditioned for Peter Parker in ''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan''. Holbrook would go on to portray [[BigBad Donald Pierce]] in ''Film/{{Logan}}''.
*** Creator/MichaelBJordan also auditioned for the role of Harry Osborn before the casting of [=DeHaan=]. Creator/AndrewGarfield actually [[http://www.slashfilm.com/andrew-garfield-suggests-gay-spider-man-wants-michael-b-jordan-for-mj recommended him appearing in the movie as a]] ''[[GenderFlip male]]'' ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson. Jordan would eventually go on to play [[ComicBook/HumanTorch Johnny Storm]] in ''Film/{{Fantastic Four|2015}}'' ''and'' ComicBook/{{Killmonger}} in ''Film/{{Black Panther|2018}}'' respectively.
** Creator/MadsMikkelsen, Creator/DamianLewis, and Creator/JeanDujardin were considered for the part of Max Dillon before the casting of Creator/JamieFoxx. Mikkelsen would later go on to portray [[BigBad Kaecilius]] in ''{{Film/Doctor Strange|2016}}''.
** Among the shelf of Oscorp inventions, the [[ComicBook/{{Venom}} Venom symbiote]] was supposed to appear in the Rhino armor's place, according to trailers and test screenings. This is consistent with the previous plans for a ''Venom'' SpinOff set in the ''Amazing Spider-Man'' universe, though the [[Film/Venom2018 eventual movie]] wound up being set in its own canon.
** According to test screenings, TheStinger revealed that [[spoiler:[[BrainInAJar Norman Osborn's head]] [[HumanPopsicle was placed in cryogenics]]]] - and while there's no evidence that this scene ''isn't'' canon, it still didn't make it into the movie. In addition, there is evidence that the scene where the Gentleman walks by Doctor Octopus's arms and Vulture's wings and also sets up the formation of the Sinister Six was ''supposed'' to be TheStinger, but it was edited into the film proper - most likely so the ''Days Of Future Past'' footage could fit in.
** The original script would've treated the immediate aftermath of [[spoiler:Gwen's death]] in a much closer manner to the original comics. Harry would've started [[KickTheDog laughing and taunting Peter]], resulting in Peter snapping and [[NoHoldsBarredBeatdown beating the hell out of Harry]]. The ending was changed from that of the comics, however, with Harry being turned in by Peter instead of [[spoiler:dying (as had happened to Norman Osborn's Goblin)]].
** Felicia's role was also cut down for time, and she originally would have been Harry's out and out girlfriend - which Felicity Jones alluded to in an interview. One scene implying a romantic attraction between Harry and Felicia remains in the film.
** [[http://badassdigest.com/2014/07/14/10-things-that-were-changed-from-the-amazing-spider-man-2-script/ Several notable changes were made to the film's script.]]
** Mary Jane Watson was going to be in the movie, played by Creator/ShaileneWoodley. She was originally going to be introduced as a minor character who lived near Peter's home, having to deal with her abusive father. The plotline would have involved Peter showing up as Spider-Man, webbing her father up, and telling him off before leaving him hung up. A scene involving Mary Jane and Gwen having a conversation about romance was also planned, which would have served as connective tissue for future installments.
** Max Dillon's character was going to have been explored to a greater length, such as the character having a seemingly-wheelchair-bound mother apathetic to the apparent death of her son, not to mention that she ignores his birthday. (This was shot and is on the DVD and Blu-Ray).
** Doctor Kafka was originally written as a woman, like the character in the comics, instead of as a man. It's also likely that the character wouldn't have suffered from AdaptationalVillainy, given that Electro originally escaped from Ravencroft on his own and that there was apparently no torture involved (or at least, Kafka wouldn't have authorized it).
** A year-long TimeSkip was planned to occur between Peter's graduation and Harry Osborn's return to the United States, which also would have given Peter and Gwen a greater amount of time to re-evaluate their relationship after breaking up.
** Doctor Ratha, who had [[WhatHappenedToTheMouse mysteriously disappeared after the Lizard's first appearance]], was originally going to have a role in the movie. The plot point was apparently trashed completely if ''The Daily Bugle'' Tumblr is to be believed, as it stated that Ratha's body had been found in the sewers. His role was replaced entirely by SuspiciouslySimilarSubstitute, CEO Menken.
** Spider-Man originally decided to save Harry Osborn's life with a [[ThePowerOfBlood blood transfusion]] at Harry's second request rather than to refuse to do so twice. This still would have turned him into the Green Goblin, of course. The Green Goblin's suit was actually given an explanation in that it was meant to sustain Norman Osborn's life, but also contained a small arsenal for his use - complete with pumpkin bombs and the glider - and the suit would have been found within Norman's boathouse instead of within Oscorp. In addition, Electro originally was going to try to kill Harry, but Electro saw potential in the Green Goblin and formed an EnemyMine to take down Oscorp.
** J. Jonah Jameson was actually going to appear in the film, alongside Robbie Robertson. Spider-Man and Electro were originally going to crash into the building during one of their battles, much to Jameson's disdain.
** The kid that Spider-Man helps at the beginning and end of the movie was not written into the original script. In addition, the Rhino's screentime was supposed to be even more limited than it was in the final film - and the truck heist at the beginning wasn't supposed to have featured Aleksei Sytsevich, but a typical thug.
** [[spoiler:Gwen Stacy wasn't originally going to die instantaneously, as she originally suffered from severe back injuries instead of a NeckSnap. She was also meant to have a FinalSpeech where she told Peter not to give up.]]
** The last few minutes of the film were also going to be radically different: [[spoiler:instead of listening to Gwen's graduation speech, Peter is encouraged to become Spider-Man once more by his father, who had been revealed to have been alive. He reveals that he'd been watching Peter from afar, and that he's [[SoProudOfYou proud of his son]] for the courage he's displayed as Spider-Man, and tells him "WithGreatPowerComesGreatResponsibility"]]. It was Marc Webb who vetoed this, as [[spoiler:they couldn't undermine Gwen's death by following it up with the reveal that Richard Parker was still alive, and it would also undermine Peter by having him struggle to move past Gwen's death only for his father to return and fix everything]]. However, the scene was shot and can be seen on the DVD and Blu-Ray releases.
** The scene with Harry [[spoiler:locked up in Ravencroft after Gwen's death]] wasn't in the original script. It was added after it was realized that [[spoiler:Harry wasn't seen again after Gwen's death and the viewer would be left questioning if Harry had died or simply escaped]].
** With Sony and Marvel sharing Spider-Man and a movie reboot, ''Film/SpiderManHomecoming'', set in the MCU for 2017, the Sinister Six movie and ''Amazing 3'' lapsed into this.
** The Sony hack revealed [[http://web.archive.org/web/20150425011449/http://www.spidermancrawlspace.com/2015/04/21/sonys-amazing-spider-man-franchise-plans-part-two-the-sinister-six-movie/ several details about the Sinister Six movie]]. The Sinister Six were actually going to be the heroes of the film, and Spider-Man would've teamed up with them to help stop a rip in the space-time continuum. The film's climax would've taken place on the [[LostWorld Savage Land]] and the Six would fight the BigBad of the movie, [[http://marvel.com/universe/Gog_(Tsiln) Gog]]. After several concerns about the budget, tone, and whether or not Sony actually had the rights to these places and characters, it was decided to merge the Sinister Six film with the in-production ''Venom: Carnage'' movie. This didn't get far before the deal with Marvel broke through and production on the film was scrapped.
** There were various ideas for which villains would be featured in the film, as well as who would play them. One email reveals that Scorpia was going to be part of the team, and that Drew Goddard had wanted Creator/EmilyBlunt or Creator/RoseByrne to play her, while Amy Pascal suggested Creator/EmiliaClarke and Creator/ElizabethOlsen (who would go on to play ComicBook/ScarletWitch in ''Age of Ultron''). Goddard also wanted Creator/TomHardy to play the Sandman. ComicBook/DoctorOctopus (with casting suggestions ranging from Creator/SeanPenn to Creator/DenzelWashington) would have been the team's leader, and would have been given some personality quirks in order to avoid seeming boring.
** The e-mails also mentioned that Creator/ChanningTatum was very interested in portraying Venom in a solo spin-off, but was taken out of consideration when he agreed to star in Fox's ComicBook/{{Gambit}} movie instead.
** Sony had announced that ComicBook/BlackCat and the [[Characters/SpiderManCentralRoguesGallery Spider-Slayers]] were intended to appear in sequels and spin-off films, with Creator/FelicityJones and Creator/BJNovak reprising their roles.
** [[ComicBook/SpiderWoman Jessica Drew]], the original Spider-Woman, was also considered for future movies, with Creator/AngelinaJolie and Creator/KateBeckinsale in mind for the role.
** Taking a note from the ''ComicBook/UltimateSpiderMan'' comics, Creator/EmmaStone jokingly suggested bringing back Gwen Stacy by making her into Carnage. Hannah Minghella actually liked the idea, and said that it had potential to be "really cool/sexy/intense to see."
** According to Creator/DenisLeary, one of the proposed plot points for ''Amazing Spider-Man 3'' would have seen Peter using a serum that allows him to resurrect the dead, allowing Captain Stacy (and presumably Gwen) to return.
** There were plans to bring Creator/EmmaStone back to the franchise with a female-centric ''Amazing Spider-Man 2'' SpinOff, which would have starred Comicbook/SilverSable and an alternate version of ComicBook/SpiderWoman. The film would have seen an eager young Silver reluctantly working as the recruiter for her dad's team, the Six Pack, despite wanting to be an actual member of the group. Early on, the Six Pack and Spider-Man would be taken out by Doctor Octopus and Mr. Negative, forcing Silver to recruit her own team (which would include Raul Quentino and a Somalian heroine named Lightbright) in order to save them and stop the villains. This would then lead to her teaming up with a Gwen Stacy (played by Stone) from a ParallelUniverse, who would be revealed to be her world's Spider-Woman. Ironically, [[OlderThanTheyThink this idea actually predates]] the creation of ComicBook/SpiderGwen!

** The last few minutes of the film were also going to be radically different: [[spoiler:instead of listening to Gwen's graduation speech, Peter is encouraged to become Spider-Man once more by his father, who had been revealed to have been alive. He reveals that he'd been watching Peter from afar, and that he's [[SoProudOfYou proud of his son]] for the courage he's displayed as Spider-Man, and tells him "With Great Power ComesGreatResponsibility"]]. It was Marc Webb who vetoed this, as [[spoiler:they couldn't undermine Gwen's death by following it up with the reveal that Richard Parker was still alive, and it would also undermine Peter by having him struggle to move past Gwen's death only for his father to return and fix everything]]. However, the scene was shot and can be seen on the DVD and Blu-Ray releases.

** Creator/SamClaflin, Creator/EddieRedmayne, Creator/AldenEhrenreich, [[Film/JupiterAscending Douglas Booth]], Creator/BoydHolbrook, and Creator/BradyCorbet screen-tested for the part of Harry Osborn before Creator/DaneDeHaan was cast. Ehrenreich previously auditioned for Peter Parker in ''Film/TheAmazingSpiderMan''. Holbrook would go on to portray [[BigBad Donald Pierce]] in ''Film/{{Logan}}''.
** Creator/MichaelBJordan also auditioned for the role of Harry Osborn before the casting of [=DeHaan=]. Creator/AndrewGarfield actually [[http://www.slashfilm.com/andrew-garfield-suggests-gay-spider-man-wants-michael-b-jordan-for-mj recommended him appearing in the movie as a]] ''[[GenderFlip male]]'' ComicBook/MaryJaneWatson. Jordan would eventually go on to play [[ComicBook/HumanTorch Johnny Storm]] in ''Film/{{Fantastic Four|2015}}'' ''and'' ComicBook/{{Killmonger}} in ''Film/{{Black Panther|2018}}'' respectively.

* WhatCouldHaveBeen: [[WhatCouldHaveBeen/SpiderMan Enough for its own page]]

* ThrowItIn: According to the commentary, Gwen yelling "PETER!" when Spider-Man webs up her to the hood of the police car and her subsequent OhCrap expression weren't in the script, but they decided to keep it in.

* MarketBasedTitle: The film was released as ''The Amazing Spider-Man: Le Destin d'un héros'' (''The Amazing Spider-Man: Destiny of a Hero'') in France.

* ContentLeak: One of the victims of the 2014 Sony Pictures hack, though as the film had already been released, the leak only detailed information on some of the background drama behind the scenes.

* StillbornFranchise: Although the movie '''is''' a sequel, it qualifies for the trope since was meant to be the launchpad to a ''Spider-Man'' Cinematic Universe - one with '''13''' other movies in development set for release before 2020. That changed when the movie didn't meet Sony's financial expectations, the writers found themselves limited by not having access to a lot of content from the Marvel Universe to work with, and when Marvel Studios outright offered them a better deal that cost them absolutely nothing to carry out. While it appears as though Sony will still continue to go forward with making tons of ''Spider-Man'' movies and spinoffs (albeit at a more reasonable pace), it will now be done inside the Franchise/MarvelCinematicUniverse instead of one limited to just ''Spider-Man''. The long-term story arc revolving around Oscorp, Peter's parents, and the Sinister Six was also abandoned completely; the next version of Spider-Man has nothing to do with this version.

* FanNickname: ''The Amazing Spider-Man 2: [[OddlyNamedSequel2ElectricBoogaloo Electro Boogaloo]]''.

* BoxOfficeBomb: Well, ''sort of''. Every Spiderman film thus far has made back its production budget domestically, and made the rest of their profits from the overseas market and from merchandising. This one notably didn't, and Sony had previously agreed to share more of the merchandising revenue with Disney/Marvel in exchange for a bigger take of the box office receipts. With no additional revenue to fall back on, Sony decided to cut a new deal.

** While visiting Oscorp, Peter is introduced to new tech, a battlesuit prototype that improves physical attributes. After showing Peter that, Harry showed him a piece of surveillance photos of him as a child, Peter asked why to which Harry replied, "Isn't that the question of the day?"
** After turning into the Green Goblin, Harry went on a rampage at Oscorp and started to use pumpkin bombs to attack the military operatives. After the devastation, the people at Oscorp began to escape, Felicia was going to run until she saw her boss' disfigurement, Harry looked at himself in the mirror and shouted at her to leave.
** Harry was supposed to kill Donald Menken by throwing him on top of a building, which would explained why he disappeared throughout the film.
** After Gwen's funeral, there was a scene where Richard appeared to Peter and encouraged him to continue his work as Spider-Man, including delivering the famous "With great power comes great responsibility" line.
** An alternate shot of Spider-Man lifting a manhole cover by hand and throwing it at the Rhino.

* SparedByTheCut: Harry originally killed Donald Menken by throwing him off a building.

* SparedByTheCut: Harry originally killed Donald Meeken by throwing him off a building.

** Many fans had begun to correctly speculate the same thing after footage and set photos were shown of [[spoiler: Emma Stone wearing Gwen's outfit from ''ComicBook/TheNightGwenStacyDied''.

* FranchiseKiller: For Creator/{{Activision}}'s run on the Marvel license as a whole. It was already on shaky grounds befofehand, but not counting the later remaster of the ''VideoGame/{{Deadpool}}'' game, this was the last ''new'' game made. Rather tellingly, it took more than four years for there to be [[VideoGame/SpiderManPS4 another major]] ''[[VideoGame/SpiderManPS4 Spider-Man]]'' [[VideoGame/SpiderManPS4 game]], and Activision has nothing to do with it.

** Many fans had begun to correctly speculate the same thing after footage and set photos were shown of [[spoiler: Emma Stone wearing Gwen's outfit from ''[[ComicBook/TheNightGwenStacyDied The Night Gwen Stacy Died]]''.]]

** An extended scene of Richard and Mary Parker were at a private plane but an assassin was plan to kill them, Richard was originally going to steal the man's gun and see if the pilot is flying revealing the pilot to be dead and the plane to going once he lie face down, resulting the plane crash.
** In Peter's and Gwen's high school graduation, Flash goes up to Gwen and thanks her for all the tutoring for college.
** Max is celebrating his birthday until the power shuts down, leaving his mother having no power for her oxygen tank. Max fixes the tank and told his mom that its is his birthday while his mom continues to make fun of him.

** After turning into the Green Goblin, Harry went on a rampage at Oscorp and started to use pumpkin bombs to attack the military operatives. After the devastation, the people at Oscorp began to escape, Felecia was going to run until she saw her boss' disfigurement, Harry looked at himself in the mirror and shouted at her to leave.

** After mourning the death of Gwen Stacy, Peter was at her funeral for several months, upon that time his father had appeared and began tell him of what had happened with him at Oscorp and how is mother couldn't make it. After revealing much truth, Richard explain that people died for nothing if we lose hope and that it was not his destiny to save peoples lives rather it was Peter all along, saying with great power comes great responsibility.
** An alternate shot of Spider-Man throwing a manhole cover by hand and throwing it at the Rhino.

* RoleReprise: In the [=iOS=] version, Creator/YuriLowenthal, Creator/TaraStrong, and Creator/BenDiskin reprise their roles as Spider-Man, Black Cat, and Venom respectively.

** Many fans had begun to correctly speculate the same thing after footage and set photos were shown of [[spoiler: Emma Stone wearing Gwen's outfit from ''[[Comic/TheNightGwenStacyDied The Night Gwen Stacy Died]]''.]]