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. Maguire was able to return to work, and the filmmakers put a joke about Spider-Man hurting his back into the sequel.
Sony and Marvel's Spider-Man: Homecoming sequel is set to open July 5, 2019.
benagain1 on May 21st, 2018 at 15:11 UTC »
Gyllenhaal is at his best when he plays creepy, weird, uncomfortable, etc. This role would be perfect for him.
tigolebities on May 21st, 2018 at 14:54 UTC »
So awesome. Can't wait to get some trippy Mysterio effects.
Also I bet Dr. Strange will be Spidey's team up this time around. Which is probably why it will be a globe trotting adventure since Peter can just use the London and Hong Kong Sanctum. Plus magic and stuff.
remedeej on May 21st, 2018 at 14:52 UTC »
Variety are reporting that Michael Keaton will reprise his role as Vulture as well!