According to Deadline, Sony and Marvel Studios have cast singer-actress Zendaya in what’s being called a “key role” for their upcoming Spider-Man film. It’s being reported that her character’s name is Michelle and that she’s likely not a love interest for Tom Holland’s Peter Parker. We all know how Marvel likes to keep their secrets so it should be interesting to see how her character fits into the story.
As for Tom Holland he’s set to make his debut as Spider-Man in “Captain America: Civil War.” He will then move on to his own solo film which is set to be released on July 7, 2017. Jon Watts will directing the untitled film with Marvel’s Kevin Feige and Sony’s Amy Pascal working as producers.
The film will skip the origin story but will be set during Spider-Man’s high school years. This is why the cast is considerably younger than previous Spider-Man casts. Tom Holland himself is only 19 and Zendaya is the same age. Marisa Tomei will also be a part of the cast as she’s playing Aunt May this time around.
We’re all still waiting to find out which iconic Spider-Man villain will be stepping up to face Spidey in his first solo film with Tom Holland in the lead. On that note, we’re also waiting to see what Tom Holland’s Spider-Man costume looks like. Hopefully that’s coming sooner rather than later.
You can catch Tom Holland as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in “Captain America: Civil War” on May 6, 2016.
