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Q: How did you find the balance in the portrayal?

A: I wanted her to be funny, too, because I thought that was one of the things I could offer without wringing my hands or trying to be cute.

Q: What’s the Aunt May key?

A: She’s really maternal with Peter. She has to be. And she’s more dimensional than you usually see. I think there is a sense of her having her own life even though you don’t really see it.

Q: Does she have an impact on the Spider-Man crime-fighter alter ego?

A: The fullness of her influence on his values is real. She gives him a bigger context in how he sees life, which explains why he wants to take care of the neighbourhood and is invested in doing the right thing.

Q: Did you enjoy acting opposite Holland?

A: He’s a natural, not only as an actor but he’s got great range and great composure. For somebody so young, he really understands the dynamic of being on the set and the business side of things. Sometimes, he seemed more seasoned than me.

Q: Did you ever think twice about taking a part in a superhero movie?

A: Not at all. It’s what’s happening. It’s great to be a part of what’s going on culturally right now. It’s one aspect of what I do, but it’s really great to be part of this.

Q: Did you feel in safe hands with director Jon Watts?

A: I really trusted him. Every time I came to him with something or I needed something or I had a question for him, he was right there for me. And I always felt his instincts were great. A lot of times with a smaller role you can be dismissed. But Jon never once made me feel disrespected or not valued.