Will Alfred Molina's Doc Ock Return in the MCU? Here's What the 'Spider-Man 2' Star Said

Alfred Molina Would Totally Play Doc Ock Again

The actor, now starring in Netflix's new series 'The Boroughs,' says he would reprise his 'Spider-Man' villain if asked.

Will Alfred Molina's Doc Ock Return in the MCU? Here's What the 'Spider-Man 2' Star Said

When the multiverse was broken open in Spider-Man: No Way Home, fans saw the return of iconic villains like Alfred Molina's Doc Ock. Molina played Dr. Otto Octavius/Doctor Octopus/Doc Ock in 2004's Spider-Man 2—a scientist and Peter Parker's (Tobey Maguire) role model and mentor. With the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) continuing to expand, the actor reprised the role in 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home. Fans have since wondered whether he will a…

Alfred Molina Talks About Returning to Play Doc Ock in SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME and the Character's MCU Future

Alfred Molina was an inspired choice for the role of Doc Ock in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man 2 (2004). Known best for his dramatic roles on screen and on stage, the Emmy and Tony nominee took on the role in a manner that elevated it to one of the best in comic book movie history. While he originally signed a three picture deal for the character, Molina believed he was done at the end of Spider-Man 2 when Doc Ock sacrificed himself to save Peter Parker…

Spider-Man: Alfred Molina Could Return as Doctor Octopus, But He Really Shouldn't

Poor Peter Parker, he can never get rid of his worst enemies. Take Doctor Otto Octavius, a.k.a. Doc Ock. Since the green-clad baddie debuted in Amazing Spider-Man #3 way back in 1963, he has died a few times, once to be replaced by a young woman and again to swap bodies with Spider-Man. And yet, every time, Doc Ock comes roaring back—silver tentacles, green jumpsuit, and bowl haircut all intact. Given that history, it makes sense that the greate…