Donald Glover will finally get the chance to star in a Spider-Man movie... kinda.
The musical artist/actor has long been a fan-favorite pick to play Miles Morales in live-action, and actually made a brief appearance as the character's uncle, Arron Davis, in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Now, THR reports that the Atlanta star will suit up as an obscure (like, really obscure) Spidey villain.
Glover is set to star in and produce a Sony Pictures (SPUMC) movie based on none other than... The Hypno-Hustler!
Antoine Delsoin made his Marvel Comics debut in the pages of Peter Parker, the Spectacular Spider-Man No. 24 in 1978 as the leader of a band called the Mercy Killers, who used hypnosis technology to relieve his audiences of their valuables. The character was a product of the disco scene of the time, which may suggest a '70s setting.
Apparently, Glover "sparked to the musical aspect of the character and the fact that he has less Marvel cannon baggage, freeing him to greater interpretations."
The script is being written by Myles Murphy (son of Eddie), who is said to have a unique take on the concept that also piqued Glover's interest, though specific details are being kept under wraps.
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