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J.K. Simmons Recalls Stan Lee Was “Jealous” He Wasn’t Asked To Play ‘Spider-Man’ Role

More than 20 years after debuting in the MCU as J. Jonah Jameson, the actor recalled that Marvel godfather Stan Lee gave him a "great compliment."

J.K. Simmons reveals Stan Lee wanted to play his 'Spider-Man' character J. Jonah Jameson.Columbia Pictures/Courtesy Everett Collection/Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic Despite some stiff competition, J.K. Simmons received the highest praise for one of his most iconic roles. More than 20 years after debuting in the MCU as J. Jonah Jameson, the actor recalled that Marvel godfather Stan Lee gave him a “great compliment” about his performance in Sam Raimi ‘s Spider-Man(2002), even though Lee admittedly wanted the role himself. He confessed to me at the time that he was a little jealous that they didn’t ask him to play the part in the movie,” he told GQ.

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