Ending weeks of internet rumor and speculation, Sony Pictures has announced the new performer taking the tights and wrangling the webs of everyone's favorite superhero - the amazing Spider-Man!

As announced by the Sony Pictures twitter literally minutes ago, the new Spider-Man is…

Andrew Garfield!

A relative unknown, Garfield is best known for his supporting role in The Imaginairum of Dr. Parnissus. Significantly older than some of the other names suggested (he’s 26 going on 27), I’m somewhat surprised by the choice, but by his looks alone, I can see why they picked him.

The Spider-Man reboot, directed by Marc Webb (500 Days of Summer) and to be shot in 3D, is due to hit theaters on July 3, 2012.