SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Casting Call May Drop A Big Villain Hint; New Details On Zendaya's Role As MJ

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Casting Call May Drop A Big Villain Hint; New Details On Zendaya's Role As MJ

A casting call for Spider-Man: Brand New Day appears to drop a big hint about the villain Peter Parker will face when he returns to the MCU. Another rumour, meanwhile, addresses Zendaya's role as MJ...

By JoshWilding - Apr 25, 2025 09:04 AM EST
Filed Under: Spider-Man

Depending on which rumour you choose to believe, Spider-Man: Brand New Day may see the wall-crawler battle Knull or Mephisto. Black Cat could show up, but then again, so might Jackpot or a comic-accurate Mary Jane Watson.

Oh, and then there's Doctor Doom, Scorpion, Shocker, a gender-swapped Chameleon, Mister Negative, and countless other names we've already lost track of.

Overall, it seems like no one knows what we're getting from the movie; some say it'll be a street-level story, others a Multiversal epic, and a few people even claim it's both! It's hardly surprising, then, that many fans are losing patience. 

The latest Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumour comes our way from scooper Daniel Richtman. He claims that Marvel Studios is currently casting prisoners for the movie, leading to speculation about what that could mean for the web-slinger when he returns next summer. 

While it's hardly a surprise to learn that a superhero movie will feature prisoners, the only time we've visited a prison in the hero's MCU franchise was at the end of Spider-Man: Homecoming when Adrian Toomes briefly crossed paths with Mac Gargan. 

That certainly lends some weight to theories that Scorpion will return for a fight with Spidey (and that Toomes could factor into this fourth chapter). 

In related news, The Cosmic Circus brings word that Zendaya will have only a "minor" role as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New World. She's busy with heaps of other projects, of course, and there's unlikely to be much room for the character when Peter is now part of a world where no one from his past remembers him. 

While many fans are hoping the two young lovebirds will reunite, Spider-Man: Brand New Day also gives Marvel Studios the opportunity for a fresh start and a new supporting cast. 

Last December, longtime Spider-Man franchise producer Amy Pascal shared a big update on where things stand with the movie."We're starting shooting the next Spider-Man movie with Destin Daniel Cretton. He's a wonderful director. I love Just Mercy, I love Short Term 12, I love Shang-Chi. I think he did a wonderful job."

When it was put it to her that Spider-Man: Way Home felt like the perfect send-off for the web-slinger, Pascal responded, "Well, we have to deal with the fact that he decided he was going to give up being Peter Parker."

"And he was going to focus on being Spider-Man because being Peter Parker was too hard," the veteran producer teased. "That's what the movie is about."

"I read it three weeks ago and it really lit a fire in me," Holland revealed late last year. "Zendaya and I sat down and read it together and we at times were like bouncing around the living room."

"Like this is a real movie worthy of the fans’ respect, but there [are] a few things we need to figure out before we can get that really going. But it’s exciting and I’m really, really excited about it," he concluded.

Spider-Man 4 has been officially dated for July 31, 2026, with Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton helming a script penned by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers.

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0bstreperous
0bstreperous - 4/25/2025, 9:22 AM
Can someone bullet point this article
BruceWayng
BruceWayng - 4/25/2025, 9:37 AM
@0bstreperous - Always too much filler and NEVER ANY pics of the actors when the article is a casting announcement or rumor.

It’s the Josh/CBM way…

JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/25/2025, 9:44 AM
@BruceWayng - Literally just put some photos of Sydney Sweeney in a casting article and people are bitching about it. Make your minds up.
JoshWilding
JoshWilding - 4/25/2025, 9:55 AM
@0bstreperous - Reading offers numerous benefits for both mental and physical well-being. It improves cognitive function, enhances empathy, and reduces stress. 👍
JustAWaffle
JustAWaffle - 4/25/2025, 11:16 AM
@0bstreperous -
Villain Speculation & Casting Clues
• Casting Call for Prisoners: Marvel Studios is reportedly casting prisoners for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, leading to speculation about potential villains. 
• Scorpion’s Possible Return: This has fueled theories that Mac Gargan (Scorpion) might return, especially since he was last seen in prison during the post-credits scene of Spider-Man: Homecoming. 
• Other Rumored Villains: Speculations include Knull, Mephisto, Doctor Doom, Shocker, Mister Negative, a gender-swapped Chameleon, and Black Cat. 



🎭 Zendaya’s Role as MJ
• Minor Appearance: According to The Cosmic Circus, Zendaya’s role as MJ will be minor in this installment. 
• Narrative Context: Given that Peter Parker is now in a world where no one remembers him, including MJ, her limited role aligns with the storyline. 
• Opportunity for Fresh Start: This setup allows Marvel Studios to introduce a new supporting cast and potentially a comic-accurate Mary Jane Watson. 



🎬 Production & Creative Direction
• Director: Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is set to direct the film. 
• Producer’s Insight: Amy Pascal mentioned that the film will explore Peter Parker’s decision to focus solely on being Spider-Man, as being Peter became too challenging. 
• Tom Holland’s Enthusiasm: Holland expressed excitement about the script, stating it “lit a fire” in him, and he and Zendaya were thrilled upon reading it together. 
JustAWaffle
JustAWaffle - 4/25/2025, 11:18 AM
@0bstreperous - User Comment Image
GirshwinDavies
GirshwinDavies - 4/25/2025, 9:22 AM
Why did she call one of his films "No Mercy?" It's "Just Mercy" which is a great film
narrow290
narrow290 - 4/25/2025, 3:23 PM
@GirshwinDavies - Great movie! you know that Rat-bastard Sheriff that lied and had Jamie Foxes character jailed for life? well, there was absolutely no consequences like dude just recently retired so he never even lost an election. The shit probably made him more popular. Gotta love the south
TheVisionary25
TheVisionary25 - 4/25/2025, 9:39 AM
It would be cool if we can get Mac Gargan back in this as Scorpion…

Hell , his whole thing at the end of Homecoming was that he wanted to know who Spider Man was so he could kill him so I could see him perhaps breaking out of prison to do just that which could create further tension for Peter who has had to deal with his identity being outed once which led to a big mess.

Plus , Michael Mando would kill it as the main villain imo!!.

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In regards to Zendaya’s MJ being in this as a “minor” role , I wouldn’t mind if it’s a cameo of Peter still checking up on her from a distance or such…

Have Peter truly settle in to his life with new friends & love interest before bringing back MJ full force in classic Spidey soap opera fashion.
slickrickdesigns
slickrickdesigns - 4/25/2025, 9:50 AM
I don’t know what the world would do without inside scooper Daniel Richtman.
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soberchimera
soberchimera - 4/25/2025, 10:05 AM
While many fans are hoping the two young lovebirds will reunite
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MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/25/2025, 10:10 AM
@soberchimera -

In No Way Home Disney did what should have been did a long time ago.
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 4/25/2025, 10:15 AM
@soberchimera - 😂😂😂😂😂
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 4/25/2025, 10:39 AM
@soberchimera - Zendaya fans obviously...
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 4/25/2025, 10:15 AM
"Brand New World" sounds like the sequel. lol
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/25/2025, 10:20 AM
@TheRationalNerd -

Which sequel?
TheRationalNerd
TheRationalNerd - 4/25/2025, 3:33 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - In the article he refers to the film as Brand New World.
SonOfAGif
SonOfAGif - 4/25/2025, 10:17 AM
I think Zendaya will return for a glorified cameo in which Peter goes into a universe where he sees a variant of himself and a variant of MJ successfully happy and together and he makes peace with that and accepts that he must move forward without her. He accepts that his universe is the one where he doesn't get an MJ, Until he meets Mary Jane Watson. It proves that he is meant to have an MJ, Just not Michelle Jones in Universe 616.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/25/2025, 10:19 AM
Raceswaps.

It's all so tiresome.

Every time a company does it, at least two of their future big products should be boycotted.

Please Disney, cast a beautiful and talented redhead as Mary Jane Watson.

We had enough Michelle Jones.

Peter dates someone for awhile, and then he moves on, and eventually ends up with Mary Jane.

Now is the time for a redhead Mary Jane.
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 4/25/2025, 10:42 AM
@MakeAmericaGrea - I hope it's Rachel Zegler

Just for you.
MuffDuster
MuffDuster - 4/25/2025, 12:46 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - every post on this site with this kinda garbage from you, and you wanna talk about tiresome??? Then you're gonna have some dumbass excuse to defend yourself about how you're not at least a little bit of a racist dick. "WE" are just fine with how Marvel has handled MJ and who was cast to play her. You lil MAGA bitches are the only ones who complain and cry and caterwaul about this stuff. Quit crying snowflake! These movies are for our kids for Christ sakes. Let it go!!
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/25/2025, 2:44 PM
@UltimaRex -

It won't be Zegler.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/25/2025, 2:52 PM
@MuffDuster -

This kind of thing isn't garbage.

I'm not racist. I go against racists.

No, we are not okay with MJ, who is Michelle, not Mary Jane.

Conservatives are not the ones crying and wailing every time President Trump is elected.

Conservatives are not the ones who demand having safe spaces.

Conservatives are not the ones who need quiet non triggering hand movements in place of clapping.

Your comrades are snowflakes.

I'm not crying.

I'm not a snowflake.

These movies are not for kids.

You meant Christ's sake. Not Christ sake. Are you illiterate or something?

I will let it go when you let it go.
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 4/26/2025, 2:21 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - no, you won't.
UltimaRex
UltimaRex - 4/26/2025, 2:21 PM
@MakeAmericaGrea - watch it happen.
DocSpock
DocSpock - 4/25/2025, 10:24 AM

While the 3 MCU Spidey movies have been very successful, I hope they move on from his high school friends. While they grew on a lot of people, I mostly think they suck and are annoying.

Of course, I am pulling for a Spidey NYC street adventure that gets Daredevil & Punisher involved. Then toward the end of the movie, they can get pulled into the multiversal shenanigans. Plus bring in Black Cat.(Hopefully not gender/race swapped)

I don't want any of the WB Knull/sh!tty Venom crap involved. Let that die so we can have a fantastic trilogy with the real Eddie Brock/Venom after all the Secret Wars stuff.
IAmAHoot
IAmAHoot - 4/25/2025, 10:58 AM
Keep MJ and Ned away. Start fresh. The writers got too comfortable writing schtick for those characters anyhow which led to a lot of lame humor.
MotherGooseUPus
MotherGooseUPus - 4/25/2025, 11:48 AM
the less Zendaya the better, im sure shes a nice girl, but she is a terrible actress in everything ive seen her in
AC1
AC1 - 4/25/2025, 1:19 PM
I hope the trio are reunited and MJ and Ned get their memories of Peter back, but I hope they don't rush it and actually take some time to explore Peter's new status quo so I'd be happy if we don't see much of Ned or MJ in BND, and when they do reunite I hope they don't just gloss over it and actually take some time to explore how difficult that would be and how MJ and Ned would probably be feeling a bit angry that Peter chose not to tell them at the end of NWH, even if overall they are happy he's back.
MakeAmericaGrea
MakeAmericaGrea - 4/25/2025, 2:58 PM
What did Marxists mean by not having Mary Jane, but instead an MJ named Michelle, and have her played by Zendaya instead of a redhead? 🤔
Waifuslayer2
Waifuslayer2 - 4/25/2025, 3:32 PM
Can we just have a SPIDER-MAN movie? No team ups, no mentors, no support team. Just Peter facing his problems ALONE? Is that so much to ask?
dagenspear
dagenspear - 4/25/2025, 7:40 PM
I think using this to make her more like her comic version in character would work to me.

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