Andrew Garfield Says Tobey Maguire's Participation in 'No Way Home ' Was 'a Big Part' of Returning to Spider-Man

Photo: youtube Warning: This post contains spoilers for Marvel’s latest Spider-Man film,Spider-Man: No Way Home. It didn’t take much forAndrew Garfieldto joinSpider-Man: No Way Home. In fact, the actor said Wednesday that his only requirement for reprising his role asThe Amazing Spider-Man’s Peter Parker for a multiverse plotline in the latest installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise was that his predecessor be involved too. “I was just waiting to see ifTobey [Maguire]was gonna do it, and if Tobey was gonna do it then I was like, ‘Well I have no choice,’ " Garfield said during a joint video interview with Maguire and the MCU’s current webslingerTom Holland.

Andrew Garfield Says Tom Holland Would Be 'Incredible' Oscars Host: 'Confident in His Confidence'

Andrew Garfield (L); Tom Holland.Photo: Walter McBride/WireImage; Emma McIntyre/Getty Images Andrew Garfieldis officially onTom Holland’s hype squad! TheTick, Tick … Boom!star, 38, caught up with PEOPLE after receiving aSAG Awardnomination for his performance asRentcreator Jonathan Larson in the Netflix film. During the conversation, Garfield commented on the buzz surrounding his fellow Spider-Man potentiallyhosting the 2022 Academy Awards. “I think Tom is so charismatic and such an incredible performer and actor, and I think he’d be an incredible Oscars host.

Andrew Garfield Smiles with Girlfriend Alyssa Miller During Date Night at 2022 SAG Awards

Andrew Garfield and Alyssa Miller.Photo: Christopher Polk/Shutterstock Andrew Garlfieldwas in good company as he attended the 28th annual Screen Actor Guild Awards Sunday night. TheTick, Tick… Boom!nominee brought girlfriend Alyssa Miller to the awards show, marking their first official debut as a couple during the date night. While theSpider-Manactor andMiller, aSports Illustratedswimsuit model, tend to lay low and keep their relationship relatively private, Garfield doesn’t stay totally mum on relationships, opening up about love during aQ&A with IMDbwhile promoting his filmUnder the Silver Lakein April 2019.

Andrew Garfield Sneaks Up to Tobey Maguire for a Hug in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Bloopers: Watch

The threeSpider-Menhad plenty of fun between takes. In two newSpider-Man: No Way Homeblooper reel clips shared exclusively with PEOPLE, stars Tom Holland,Andrew GarfieldandTobey Maguire— whose different versions of Spider-Man collide in the hit movie — share laughs and sweet moments behind the scenes. During one moment, Garfield, 38, sneaks up behind Maguire, 46, and gives him a playful hug while they both wear their Spidey suits. Maguire quickly bursts into a laugh, causing Garfield to also chuckle.

Andrew Garfield Taking Break from Acting and Is 'Looking Forward to Just Being a Person'

Photo: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images Andrew Garfieldis gearing up for some much-needed time off. After starring in multiple projects over the past year, includingThe Eyes of Tammy Faye,Tick, Tick … Boom!–– in which he scored an Oscar nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role –– and most recently, the limited FX crime seriesUnder the Banner of Heaven, the 38-year-old actor is looking forward to being out of the spotlight. “I’m actually really happy and excited to be very quiet and very still and take some time to just be,” Garfield tells PEOPLE in the latest issue.