Trivia about The Amazing Spider-Man. * Andrew Garfield requested that the song "Pure Imagination" from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory be played when filming the otherwise silent scene in which Peter goes into the web harvesting room with the spiders. * Released during the 50th Anniversary of Spider-Man. * When first wearing the Spider-Man costume Andrew Garfield admitted to shedding tears. * On selecting Andrew Garfield to play Peter Parker/Spider-Man, director Marc Webb said, "Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor's work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit, and humanity. Mark my words, you will love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker." * To prepare for his role as Spider-Man, Andrew Garfield