The long wait is ended as the audience get to know the name of their new 3D Hollywood blockbuster Spiderman.

British Actor Andrew Garfield has been selected over other big names to play the role of a superhero. The selection of 26 year old actor came as a surprise to all.

The shooting of the new Spiderman will commence from December 2010.

Director Marc Webb said, "Take my words, I am sure you are going to love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker. Many people may not know his name but those who have watched his performances can understand his extraordinary talents."

Andrew has reportedly bagged the lead role bypassing other British actors such Kick-Ass star Aaron Johnson and Jamie Bell.

In the year 2008, Andrew received a BAFTA award for his power-packed performance as a child killer in the film Boy A.

Andrew was seen in the Channel 4 triology 'Red Riding', in which he donned the character of a journalist Eddie Dunford. He appeared in the film The Other Boleyn Girl.

In 2009, Garfield entered the modeling world with Vogue magazine, appearing next to Lily Cole.

According to one of the producers on the Spider-Man franchise, Avi Arad, "We believe he is the perfect choice for the role to lead us into the future."

The newest Spiderman flick starring Andrew Garfield is slated to hit the theaters by 2012. (With Inputs from Agencies)