Andrew Garfield wants Spider-Man to explore his sexuality Andrew Garfield says Michael B. Jordan should play male version of Spider-Man's Mary Jane. Andrew Garfield says he'd be interested in playing Spider-Man gay. Published: July 13, 2013 at 2:00 PM Andrew Garfield said he'd love to explore Spider-Man's sexuality in the film franchise and suggested Michael B. Jordan as a potential love interest for the superhero. Garfield told Entertainment Weekly he recently pondered, "What if MJ [Mary Jane] was a dude?" Why can't we discover that Peter is exploring his sexuality? It's hardly even groundbreaking! ... So why can't he be gay? Why can't he be into boys?" the British actor asked. Garfield suggested Jordan, of "The Wire," as a possible male version of Mary Jane. He's so charismatic and talented. It'd be even better -- we'd have interracial bisexuality! Garfield said. "Amazing Spider-Man 2" director Marc Webb said he's aware of Garfield's thoughts on the relationship twist. "Michael B. Jordan, I know," he said. Uh, are you kidding?