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Alfred Molina Discusses Impact of 'Spider-Man 2' Role on Career and Personal Life

Twenty years after his role as Doc Ock, Alfred Molina reflects on the profound changes it brought to his life and relationships.

  • Alfred Molina shared a personal story about his father's initial disapproval of his acting career, highlighting a struggle for familial acceptance.
  • Molina revealed that despite his father's disapproval, he found silent support through a trunk of clippings and letters kept by his father.
  • Reflecting on his career, Molina emphasized how the role of Doctor Octopus in 'Spider-Man 2' significantly altered his professional path and expanded his fanbase.
  • The actor also discussed the life-changing fun of reprising his role in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' nearly two decades after the original.
  • Molina's portrayal of Doc Ock brought him not only professional success but also a deeper connection with audiences across generations.
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