A recentFortniteupdate adds a Tobey MaguireSpider-Manreference.Fortnitehas seen success in bringing over popular franchises from pop culture and mixing and matching them in ways to fit into its universe. Players can infer that Tobey Maguire’sSpider-Mannow exists somewhere in theFortnite-verse thanks to a subtle reference.With Halloween just around the corner,Fortniteis adding its seasonal update to the game. This seasonal update is theFortnitemares 2022 event, which for this year is adding Halloween-themed content from theEvil DeadandRick and Morty. TheEvil Deadcontent in the update consists of an Ash skin, the protagonist from the movies that was originally played by Bruce Campbell.RELATED:Fortnite Adding Black Adam SkinAs some fans may know, Sam Raimi was the director of both theEvil Deadand the Tobey MaguireSpider-Mantrilogy. As a result, Bruce Campbell was also known for making cameo appearances in theSpider-Manmovies, like being a ring bouncer, an usher, and he even made asurprise appearance inThe Amazing Spider-Mangamefrom Activision. Thanks to director Sam Raimi, the Bruce Campbell connection between theEvil DeadandSpider-Manwas used as a reference inFortniteby Epic Games. The reference was initially spotted by Twitter user @FireWalkWithJoe in a screenshot showing what happens when players interact with Ash.
TheSpider-Manreference inFortnitepertains specifically to Bruce Campbell’s appearance in the firstSpider-Manmovie from his role as the ring bouncer for an underground fighting tournament. Peter Parker saw this fighting tournament as an opportunity to make money with his new powers so that he could impress Mary Jane, which marked the beginning of his journey to becoming Spider-Man. When approaching theEvil Dead’sAsh as Spider-Gwen inFortnite, and potentially as Spider-Man himself, Ash makes a comment about how the player looks familiar to a wrestler he once knew, which is a direct reference to the costume that Peter put together for the fighting tournament where he first met the ring bouncer, also played by Bruce Campbell. Spider-Gwen may be a fun character to use for this reference, as there is also aunique Spider-Gwen animation inFortnitefor fans to discover.
The reference is subtle enough to miss, which makes it that much more exciting for fans when they do recognize it, similar to aSpider-Man 3reference inDestiny 2. Fans may expect to see Tobey Maguire’sSpider-Manat some point in the game, as Epic certainly has its eyes on this version of the webhead.
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