B.J. Novak offers clues about his role in 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2'

By Andrew Meola | Dec 09, 2013 11:50 AM EST

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B.J. Novak will be in The Amazing Spider-Man 2 as...actually, we have no idea. His character is shrouded in mystery, which is probably intentional on the studio's part. Much of the hype about the Spidey sequel has revolved around the expansion of the Amazing Spider-Man universe. Novak's character could be a part of that.

Viral marketing, most notably The Daily Bugle Tumblr page, has helped build the buzz for The Amazing-Spider Man 2 with subtle references to various Spider-Man characters, including villains such as Shocker. The official trailer for the film also offered a brief glimpse of the Vulture wings and Doctor Octopus' arms, which set off a whole new flurry of fan speculation.

But is Novak's character another piece of the puzzle? In an interview with The Huffington Post, he offered the following tease about his role in the film:

"You're in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but we really don't know who your character is. Is it a secret role?

No. I'm in a couple of scenes. Yeah, I was never told whether or not I could say. I can say that I work at Oscorp. And I am someone from the comic books, someone from the original. So, yeah, I'm somebody. I wouldn't say I'm pivotal, but I'm not an extra, either."

One popular theory is that Novak plays Otto Octavius, who becomes Doc Ock. If "someone from the original" means the original Sam Raimi Spider-Man film trilogy, then Doc Ock would fit the bill.

We'll find out when The Amazing Spider-Man 2 swings into theaters on May 2, 2014.

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