MADAME WEB Star Adam Scott Says He "Couldn't Resist" Joining Sony's Upcoming Marvel Movie

MADAME WEB Star Adam Scott Says He "Couldn't Resist" Joining Sony's Upcoming Marvel Movie

Severence star Adam Scott has talked briefly about his decision to join the cast of Sony's Madame Web (possibly as Uncle Ben), describing the Marvel project as "cool and fun." Read on for details...

By JoshWilding - Feb 22, 2023 11:02 AM EST
Filed Under: Madame Web
Source: Collider

Sony Pictures' Madame Web remains shrouded in secrecy, and while we're keeping our expectations low (it was written by the duo responsible for Morbius), it may well be a game-changer for this Marvel Universe. 

Rumour has it the story will revolve around a pregnant Mary Parker who is being protected from the villainous Ezekiel Sims by a group of female spider heroes. It's an intriguing premise if correct, and one that could open up the live-action Spider-Verse in new and, hopefully, exciting ways. 

If their mission fails, it may explain why this world doesn't have a Spider-Man. However, it's hard not to worry about Sony once again toying with the Multiverse - as they did with The Vulture in Morbius - by revealing Peter Parker was sent to the MCU in an effort to keep him safe. 

We'll have to wait and see, but when Collider spoke with Madame Web star Adam Scott, he was quick to share his excitement for the project. 

"I actually didn't think I was gonna work over the summer before we started Severance up again because we started in October, and I wasn't planning on working at all before then," the actor recalls. "Then this came up, and I couldn't resist."

"It's really cool. It's a really fun world and a great role, but I can't really say that much about it other than it's cool and fun, which I'm sure you're so sick of hearing from people."

It's widely believed Scott is playing Mary's sister, Ben, the man who will one day impart a very important piece of wisdom to his nephew, Peter. Set photos have shown him dressed in a paramedic's uniform alongside Dakota Johnson's Madame Web, so the movie is definitely telling its own story rather than adhering to the source material. 

We're certainly intrigued to see how this story plays out and what it means for this Marvel Universe's future. Thankfully, it appears Tom Holland's web-slinger will remain in the MCU, leaving Avi Arad to focus on the hero's alternate reality supporting characters and supervillains.

Madame Web is set to swing into theaters on February 16, 2024.

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DudeGuy
DudeGuy - 2/22/2023, 11:21 AM
Dude deserved a better movie. Shame. I like him.
The1st
The1st - 2/22/2023, 1:50 PM
@DudeGuy - The actor in him hopes he's being serious...but, the comedian in him makes me hope he is. We all began as something else...even Sony.
Reeds2Much
Reeds2Much - 2/22/2023, 11:21 AM
Could have waited long enough to find out which studio it was.
RolandD
RolandD - 2/22/2023, 11:26 AM
Mary’s sister Ben?
JFerguson
JFerguson - 2/22/2023, 11:26 AM
“by revealing Peter Parker was sent to the MCU in an effort to keep him safe.”

Broo josh I have no idea what creative forces led you to come up with this, but that sounds whack as hell yet something Sony would definitely do 😂
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 2/22/2023, 11:34 AM
Severance season 2 please!
mountainman
mountainman - 2/22/2023, 11:36 AM
I really need to see Severance. I’ve heard nothing but good things about it.
MisterRiviera
MisterRiviera - 2/22/2023, 9:42 PM
@mountainman - Yes, Yes and Yes. Normally Severance wouldn't be my cup of tea because I'm more of a hardcore science fiction fan but Severance took me by surprise. The cast is great, the acting amazing, the concept intriguing, the twists mindblowing and the show is visually captivating.

I've read that some of the inspiration for the show was The Backrooms online urban legend and I feel like that captured that perfectly within the show.

So yes you should definitely give it a try.
GhostDog
GhostDog - 2/22/2023, 11:39 AM
Sony exec: "So I know we said we were Marvel Studios on the phone Adam...please don't get too upset."
WEAPONXOXOXO
WEAPONXOXOXO - 2/22/2023, 11:50 AM


I just read this! Any Superman lovers who want to start reading a Superman book, it's a good starting point. A very good solid first issue.
Mercwitham0uth
Mercwitham0uth - 2/22/2023, 12:02 PM
Guess he didn't watch Morbius or Venom: LTBC.

He'll regret his choice later.
MrDandy
MrDandy - 2/22/2023, 12:09 PM
Translation: my dumb*ss agent stuck me in this piece of crap movie.
NegativeNerd
NegativeNerd - 2/22/2023, 12:47 PM
Of all the movies you coulda picked, my guy?
Shroombeast
Shroombeast - 2/22/2023, 1:14 PM
Is "couldn't resist" code for "contractually obligated to"? Kind of like how Emily Blunt was forced to do that Gulliver's Travels movie with Jack Black?
Blergh
Blergh - 2/22/2023, 1:15 PM
A young Norman Osborn, Ben Parker or Richard Parker.
Certainly a role you already know.

I'm not sure about this movie (or anything Sony touches aside of Spiderverse) and it looks like a CW take on pre-Spider-Man material
THEDARKKNIGHT1939
THEDARKKNIGHT1939 - 2/22/2023, 2:06 PM
He could play Steve Jobs.
itzayaboy
itzayaboy - 2/22/2023, 10:17 PM
Avi Arad sucks
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