It's been a hotly debated question for months in entertainment circles: Who would inherit the Spider-Man suit from the departing Tobey Maguire?

Columbia Pictures ended the frenzied speculation Thursday, announcing that a virtually unknown actor -- Andrew Garfield -- has been cast as Peter Parker for the fourth Spider-Man film, which will be directed by Marc Webb beginning late this year.

On selecting the 26-year-old Garfield, Webb said in a news release: "Though his name may be new to many, those who know this young actor's work understand his extraordinary talents. He has a rare combination of intelligence, wit, and humanity. Mark my words, you will love Andrew Garfield as Peter Parker."

Garfield was seen last year in Terry Gilliam's "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus"; his other work includes the upcoming David Fincher film "The Social Network." In 2007, Variety named him one of its "10 Actors to Watch."

The-Dream finds it easier being a father now he's rich.

The rapper became a father for the fourth time earlier this year after wife Christina Milian gave birth to daughter Violet and says it was a lot harder raising his three children from a previous marriage because they struggled for money.

He told People: "This time's easier because I'm rich now. When I had my five-year-old, I was up all night and paying for milk with the last couple of cents I had, so it's a little easier now."

However, the musician - real name Terius Nash - admits he finds it hard to spend one-on-one time with the tot because of how close Christina and Violet are.

He said: "Christina's very attached. She doesn't let anybody near that baby. Not even me sometimes!"

But The-Dream loves every moment of being a father and wants all his children to help out others in life.