Screen Rant

  • Here's why the original version of the Green Goblin mask from Sam Raimi's Spider-Man was scrapped. 1 / 7

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  • The Green Goblin is a classic foe from the Spider-Man comics. 2 / 7

  • His real identity is Norman Osborn, who took an experimental formula that turned him into the supervillain. 3 / 7

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  • He was also played by Dane DeHaan in The Amazing Spider-Man 2. 4 / 7

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  • For Sam Raimi's 2002 movie, an impressive animatronic mask was tested where Norman transforms into the Goblin. 5 / 7

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  • This mask showed impressive articulation, but wasn't used as it was very difficult to wear and deemed too creepy. 6 / 7

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  • The final movie opted for Norman to wear a mask instead. 7 / 7

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