British actor Andrew Garfield says Nigerian Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti influenced aspects of how he plays Spider-Man, particularly Peter Parker’s movements and his sense of justice. Garfield discusses the influence in a video segment in which he links music to performance choices.
The outlets describe the same core claim: Garfield credits Fela’s music for shaping the physicality and approach he brings to the character. Legit.ng emphasizes how the music inspired the way he moves as Spider-Man, while The Punch highlights the broader connection to Parker’s “sense of justice.” Both accounts attribute the remarks to Garfield’s appearance in a YouTube video, rather than to a traditional interview or film-related press event.
