<Li> Embeth Davidtz as Mary Parker: Peter's mother . </Li> <Li> Marton Csokas as Ashley Kafka: The head of Ravencroft Institute . </Li> <P> Chris Cooper portrays Norman Osborn, the late founder of Oscorp and Harry Osborn's father, while B.J. Novak portrays Alistair Smythe . Denis Leary reprises his role as George Stacy from the first film, where he appears as a ghost in Peter's visions, while Kari Coleman, Charlie DePew, Skyler Gisondo and Jacob Rodier reprise their roles as Helen Stacy, Philip Stacy, Howard Stacy and Simon Stacy respectively . Spider - Man co-creator, Stan Lee, has a cameo appearance as a guest at Peter and Gwen's graduation ceremony . Michael Massee reprises his role as the "Man in the Shadows" from the first film, with the character now credited as "Gustav Fiers (The Gentleman)". Aidy Bryant appears as a woman dressed as the Statue of Liberty . J.D. Walsh appears as an online instructor demonstrating how batteries work and an uncredited actor portrays the Oscorp hired assassin who was sent to kill Richard and Mary . </P> <P> The sequel's villain was teased in the 2012 film . Webb stated that the origin story would further unfold in the second installment . In June 2012, Webb said he was unsure whether he would return, though it was confirmed on September 28, 2012, that he would return to direct the sequel . He stated that he "wanted to create a universe that not only can withstand but anticipate future storylines" while also "working in and of itself for one movie ." Andrew Garfield had also expressed hope to reprise his role, and in September 2012, it was confirmed that he would do so . Emma Stone was later confirmed to be reprising her role as Gwen Stacy, having signed a contract for two Amazing Spider - Man sequels . The original costume and mask from The Amazing Spider - Man was altered and has lens in the mask, making the eyes bigger . The web shooters were also modified . </P>

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