Willem Dafoe is set to reprise the role of the Green Goblin in a future Marvel movie.
In 2021, almost 20 years after his first appearance in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man, Willem Dafoe slipped back into the Green Goblin costume for Jon Watts’ Spider-Man: No way home.
In the feature film, which totaled $1.9 billion at the international box office, iconic villains from different universes landed in the world of Tom Holland’s Peter Parker after the latter’s identity was revealed.
In an interview given to Reverse for the promotion of his new thriller Inside, Willem Dafoe said he was ready to reprise his role as the villain for a third film.
Marvel The green jester in Spider-Man: No Way Home
The actor clarified that he would reprise the role of Norman Osborn aka the Green Goblin for a third film.if all goes well, of course” before adding: “I mean it’s a great role. I liked that it was a dual role. My two experiences, 20 years ago and more recently, have been very different, but I had a great time either way..”
Returning only for a major role
But the return of Willem Dafoe in a future Marvel film remains conditional on his iconic character returning for a real role and not just for a cameo. While promoting No Way Home, the 67-year-old actor said:
“I will come back if there is something really good. If it’s just a cameo or a little tip of the hat, I’m not sure. If it’s something substantial, yes.“
Will Spider-Man face the Green Goblin again in an upcoming feature film? Case to follow.