Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming' Sequel?
by EG
Jake Gyllenhaal is reportedly in talks to join the cast of a sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming. Gyllenhaal hall would play a villain opposite Tom Holland's teenage Spidey heroics. It would bring Gyllenhaal, finally, to the world of Spider-Man after he was considered as a replacement for Toby Maguire in the early 2000s film franchise featuring the character.
Jake Gyllenhaal is ready to bring a little mystery to the Spider-Man universe.
The actor is in talks to play the classic Marvel villain Mysterio in the sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming. Spider-Man creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko introduced Mysterio in the comics in 1964. A special effects expert, Quentin Beck used his talents to create elaborate illusions to commit crimes and to fight Spider-Man.
Tom Holland starred as the Marvel hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming and recently appeared in Avengers: Infinity War. Jon Watts is returning to direct the sequel to Homecoming, which earned $880 million worldwide. Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, two of the screenwriters behind the first movie, are back as well.
Gyllenhaal has an interesting history with Spider-Man. Original Spider-Man star Tobey Maguire injured his back while shooting 2003's Seabiscuit in between Sam Raimi's Spider-Man (2002) and Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Gyllenhaal was briefly considered to take over the role if Maguire could not resume his duties.
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