EXCLUSIVE: Donald Glover is joining the cast of Spider-Man: Homecoming, the Jon Watts-directed superhero movie that stars Tom Holland for Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios. The big question that will be asked in the fanboy set is, what role is he playing? The talented young actor was at the center of a lot of social media conjecturing back when the project was solidifying, as many felt he would be an ideal candidate to play the Spidey character in his third major onscreen iteration. Glover, aside from being a writer on 30 Rock handpicked at age 21 by Tina Fey to becoming a castmember on Community and co-star of films like The Martian, Magic Mike XXL and The Lazarus Effect, is also a hip hop artist who records under the name Childish Gambino. I am waiting for clarity from Sony and Marvel as to what he’s going to do in the film, which will star Michael Keaton as The Vulture, and which has a youthful cast of Peter Parker pals played by Zendaya, Michael Barbieri, Kenneth Choi and Tony Revolori. Robert Downey Jr, who helped introduce Holland’s fresh-faced Spidey character in Captain America: Civil War, has also signed on to wear his Iron Man costume for the film. Marisa Tomei also reprises her role as Aunt May. Producers Kevin Feige and Amy Pascal are certainly putting together a cast high on youthful energy, and also diversity.
Glover’s also got the FX series Atlanta coming this fall that he created, produces and stars in. It revolves around two cousins on their way up through the Atlanta rap scene whose opposing views on art vs commerce, success and race complicate their quest. Glover is repped by WME, MGMT Entertainment and attorney Lev Ginsburg.
Interesting, a lot of people wanted for him to play Miles Morales a few years ago, I wonder…
I’m honestly convinced Marvel created the character with the intent or at very least to give them the option of casting Donald Glover in the role.
The social media backing was before this when they were casting for the ASM series, which ultimately went to Andrew Garfield.
The buzz from Donald came when they were casting for The Amazing Spider-man, which ultimately went to Andrew Garfield. Also Kenneth Choi is not youthful.
neither is RDJ. it said the cast was ‘youthful’ not ‘exclusive comprised of young people’
Thanks for the warning.
He said that he should play spiderman. This kid is delusional.
Stop the hate old man.
Lol @ hate. This dude is not Spidey. Never has been, never will be. Marvel doesn’t have the balls to do it. They know better.
Says someone who clearly doesn’t read comics
Um. Hello. Miles Morales!!!!!
well seeing as he HAS played ‘spidey’ in 2015…
I predict the Prowler in his near future.
Or perhaps the Rocket Racer.
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Robbie Robertson?!?
I could see a younger version of Robbie, perhaps. Prowler would be awfully cool too.
seeing as he’s 12 years older than Spidey. he can pull off a younger Robbie easily.
Datrick, you’e the best.