"Spider-Man" swung into theaters a decade ago with a whole other set of talent behind the masks and makeup. The extra exposure of the blockbuster franchise, which grossed nearly $2.5 billion in total, afforded that particular web of acting talent a broader range of choices. Since the astronomical success of those films, former Spidey cast members have made some interesting -- if not eccentric -- career choices. Let us examine the professional ... more 

"Spider-Man" swung into theaters a decade ago with a whole other set of talent behind the masks and makeup. The extra exposure of the blockbuster franchise, which grossed nearly $2.5 billion in total, afforded that particular web of acting talent a broader range of choices. Since the astronomical success of those films, former Spidey cast members have made some interesting -- if not eccentric -- career choices. Let us examine the professional directions of Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, James Franco and others from Spidey’s past. less