Joe Manganiello Turned Down A $100 To Punch Tobey Maguire

Tobey Maguire’s co-star was offered $100 to punch him in the face.

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Joe Manganiello starred alongside Maguire in Sam Raimi's “Spider-Man.”

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Joe Manganiello rejected the offer to punch Tobey Maguire.

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Joe Manganiello initially tried out for the part of Peter Parker in “Spider-Man.”

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Other actors also auditioned for the Peter Parker role.

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Joe Manganiello admitted that he was not the best fit for the Peter Parker role

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Joe Manganiello revealed that his body structure made him a better choice as Flash Thompson, Parker’s infamous bully.

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Joe Manganiello turned the opportunity to star in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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Joe revealed he was only interested in starring in a substantial role for the MCU

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