An Actor’s Profound Superhero Story Will Have You Saying Don’t Judge A Comic Book By Its Color

Before the lead role of Peter Parker was cast in 2012’s “The Amazing Spider-Man,” there were a few young actors in the running to don that iconic spandex suit. Some of the names thrown around included Daniel Radcliffe, Jamie Bell, Andrew Garfield (the eventual winner), and — in a twist — Donald Glover, a black…

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Jul 17, 2013

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