Miles Elliot is the actor who plays Billy Connor in The Amazing Spider-Man. This piece shares his reflections on how he earned the role, what the audition was like, and what it felt like to join a big film production with a familiar character. The story highlights how the project came together and what it meant for his career in the United States and Canada.
Landing the part came with a surprise. The audition was for an untitled teen action movie, and Elliot did not realize it would become Spider-Man until the moment of the reveal. When the project was finally identified, there was a rush of excitement that stayed with him through the preparation and the shoot.
Was he a Spider-Man fan before the role? Not a die hard admirer, yet he enjoyed the films and followed the character’s adventures closely enough to know the appeal of the stories.
Working with director Marc Webb and the rest of the cast left a memorable impression. Webb had directed a Green Day music video, a detail that resonated with Elliot because the band is among his favorites. The shooting atmosphere felt relaxed and friendly, and the team showed flexibility with his school commitments, allowing him to balance acting with academics and still stay on track with his studies.
Two moments stand out from the experience. First, the production used live lizards for a sequence, and a dedicated lizard wrangler oversaw the reptiles on set. Second, during the very first audition, the casting assistant reacted with enthusiasm and hurried down the hallway to catch him, determined to arrange a meeting with the casting director.
People might not know that Elliot handles leadership roles off camera as well. He serves as president of his student council and started a club at his school called EpicWorks. The group prepared meals for those in need at a local rescue mission, sharing time and food with the community. He also has a trampoline at home, a simple joy that keeps him connected to everyday life.
Thank you from the interview authors for Miles Elliot. The Amazing Spider-Man arrives in theatres on July 3, with fans across the United States and Canada invited to see Billy Connor join the action on the big screen.