‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Casts Laura Harrier From ‘One Life to Live’ (Exclusive)
TheWrap has exclusively learned.
Jon Watts (“Cop Car”) is directing the new “Spider-Man,” which will star Tom Holland as the webslinger and
Marisa Tomei as his Aunt May. Zendaya will co-star as a mysterious character named Michelle, while
Michael Keaton is in talks to play a villain.
Tony Revolori (“Dope”) has also joined the cast as Peter Parker’s friend Manuel, according to insiders.
Representatives for Sony and Marvel declined to comment.
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The new “Spider-Man” movie was written by
John Francis Daley and
Jonathan Goldstein and will focus on Peter Parker’s high school days. The writers are believed to have infused the superhero film with the spirit of
John Hughes‘ classic high school movies.
Marvel’s
Kevin Feige and
Amy Pascal are producing “Spider-Man: Homecoming,” which will swing into theaters on July 7, 2017. The character will first be introduced to audiences via a rousing appearance in “Captain America: Civil War.”