Attention, Marvel stans: after a successful run on Stranger Things, Sadie Sink is officially joining the cast for the next Spider-Man movie. Sources confirmed to Deadline that Sadie is starring in a large role alongside Tom Holland, who already signed on to reprise his iconic role as Peter Parker. While Zendaya’s involvement in the flick hasn’t been confirmed by Sony or Marvel yet, it’s rumored that she will likely return with a minor role due to her busy schedule. And, while O.G. fans know that Zendaya’s MJ is not Mary Jane Watson from the comics, there’s speculation that Sadie might take on the role.
That being said! Social media is already spiraling with casting theories, and dear reader, some valid points are being made. Let’s break them down, shall we?
Mary Jane Watson
Mary Jane goes down as one of the most iconic characters in Marvel history, whether you know her from the comics or from Kirsten Dunst’s portrayal in Spider-Man (2002). People are already on board for Sadie to be next in line because of her signature red locks…
…But others aren’t convinced as Zendaya’s MJ has been Peter’s main love interest in the current Spider-Man timeline.
Jean Grey
Details on Sadie’s part are slim for now, but according to Deadline, “The prevailing theory is she’ll be introduced as X-Men character Jean Grey, but don’t count out the idea that she shows up as another beloved redheaded Spider-Man character.” Several Spider-Fans are also convinced that Sadie could play Jean, but it’s important to note that Sophie Turner took on the role in the X-Men: Apocalypse and X-Men: Dark Phoenix.
Gwen Stacy
Some even pointed out that famous redhead Emma Stone dyed her hair blonde to play Gwen Stacy in The Amazing Spider-Man, so there’s a chance Sadie could switch up her hair, too.
Angelica “Angel“ Jones, AKA Firestar
Another character in the mix is Firestar. According to some fans, she doesn’t have as many connections to X-Men, and she hasn’t appeared in the MCU since the original Spider-Man cartoon.
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Since Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield, and Tom Holland’s versions of Spider-Man all appeared in Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, anything is possible in the multiverse of Marvel madness. Some fans pointed out that Sadie could potentially pull up as Peter and Mary Jane’s daughter in the comics, Mayday.
