Andrew Garfield Stars as Roy in Apple Series Amid Spider-Man Rumors

Andrew Garfield has shown a striking on-set transformation while preparing to play Roy Horn in Apple TV+’s limited series Wild Things. Set photos surfaced in mid-January 2026, according to Filmogaz.com.

On-set look and production schedule

The actor appears in an aged stage persona. The look features longer hair, a soul patch, sunglasses and a blue blazer styled to echo Roy Horn’s public image.

Production began in fall 2025 and is scheduled to continue through March 2026, per Filmogaz.com. The series is planned as eight episodes, with post-production to follow.

Cast and creative origins

Justin Theroux joins the project as Steve Wynn. The ensemble also includes Brett Gelman, Jessica Madsen, Bill Heck, Cameron Britton and Justin Bartha.

Writer and producer Steven Leckart developed the story from his podcast Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy. Apple TV+ has not yet set a premiere date.

Scope of the story

The limited series will chart the partnership of Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn. It follows their meeting in 1957 on a cruise ship through a 1967 Las Vegas invitation and later residency at The Mirage.

The narrative is said to build toward the October 2003 onstage mauling by Montecore, a roughly 600-pound white tiger. That attack ended a run that had lasted more than 13 years.

Historical context

Roy Horn was born October 3, 1944. He died May 8, 2020, from complications of COVID-19.

Siegfried Fischbacher was born June 13, 1939. He died January 13, 2021, from pancreatic cancer.

Fan reaction and related rumors

Photos of Garfield in character prompted strong online response. Many fans called the makeover nearly unrecognizable.

Separately, debate has swelled over a new Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer. Speculation centers on whether the Daredevil character was digitally removed from a key moment.

Charlie Cox addressed the rumors while promoting his own show. He denied appearing in the film and said he would publicly acknowledge any involvement if that changed, which intensified fan discussion.

What to expect next

Apple TV+ will likely announce a release window in the coming months. Production runs through March 2026, followed by post-production work.

Andrew Garfield’s dramatic transformation will be an early point of interest when the series debuts. Meanwhile, Spider-Man-related rumors continue to capture fan attention.