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Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Spider-Man: Brand New Day to leave the soundstage and enter the real world
It's a Brand New Day for Tom Holland's Spider-Man, so it's only fitting that his fourth outing as the web-slinging supe would employ a different style of filmmaking to mark the occasion. According to Holland, however, the fresh approach isn't actually all that new—at least as far as the history of film is concerned. 'I think we were really restricted with what we could do in Spider-Man: No Way Home because of COVID,' he said during an interview with Flip Your Wig at a padel tournament he hosted with Bero, his non-alcoholic beer brand (via Variety). He continued: 'We shot the entire film on stages. Now we're really gonna lean into that old school filmmaking and shoot in real locations.' The film will begin production on the streets of Glasgow, which will host 'this massive set piece that we are putting together.' He went on to refer to playing Spider-Man as 'like hanging out with an old pal,' which sounds true of his thoughts around the 'old school filmmaking' technique as well. 'It's gonna feel like making [Homecoming] again,' he said. 'It's been such a long time that I've done it that it's gonna feel like a breath of fresh air.' Spider-Man: Brand New Day is also an appropriate title plot-wise, considering Peter's friends all forgot about him at the end of No Way Home. He may make some progress on undoing Dr. Strange's spell in the new film, as Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are both expected to return as MJ and Ned respectively, per Variety. We don't know for sure, though, as Holland previously told Cinema-Con he was 'well over the hump of giving away spoilers.' All he could promise at the time was a 'fresh start.' It'll also be a fresh start for Stranger Things' Sadie Sink, who's set to make her Marvel debut in a still-unknown role. Jon Bernthal's Punisher will also appear. It's just a shame that Madame Web isn't booked for a cameo (at least that we know of), because Dakota Johnson—if she ever deigned to step foot on a Marvel set again—would probably be pretty pleased with Holland's update. In 2024, she pointedly referred to Marvel's penchant for blue screens as 'absolutely psychotic,' admitting that she didn't know if the film 'is going to be good at all.' Holland seems to be a little more comfortable making those sorts of promises. 'I think the fans are going to be over the moon with what we're putting together,' he said. Brand New Day swings into theaters July 31, 2026. More from A.V. Club Primer: An eerie road through the disaffected world of Kiyoshi Kurosawa Nacho Vigalondo retreats to an unimaginative dream world for Daniela Forever Seth Green says anyone who would have greenlit a full season of Robot Chicken "got fired"
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First Post
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
Jon Bernthal returning as The Punisher in Tom Holland's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'
Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are also returning as MJ and Ned in the fourth chapter, which is officially titled 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', according to entertainment news outlet The Hollywood Reporter. read more Hollywood star Jon Bernthal will reprise his fan-favourite Marvel character of The Punisher in Tom Holland-led 'Spider-Man 4'. The actor, known for featuring in movies such as 'The Wolf of Wall Street', 'Sicario', 'The Accountant', 'Baby Driver', 'Ford v Ferrari' and 'The Many Saints of Newark', will feature alongside Holland, who is reprising his character of Peter Parker aka Spider-Man, which he played in several MCU movies. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are also returning as MJ and Ned in the fourth chapter, which is officially titled 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day', according to entertainment news outlet The Hollywood Reporter. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The story takes place after the events of the previous movie, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' (2021), in which the entire world knew Peter Parker was Spider-Man and then had that knowledge erased. Destin Daniel Cretton is directing the feature, which will shoot in England this summer. The movie will be released in the US theatres on July 31, 2026. Bernthal first took on the role of Frank Castle, also known as The Punisher, in 2016, debuting in the second season of Netflix's 'Daredevil' and owing to his popularity, he was rewarded with his own solo series. The two shows and many other Marvel-centric projects were cancelled by Netflix in 2019. He made a return with the character in Marvel Studios' most recent series 'Daredevil: Born Again'.
New York Post
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jacob Batalon spotted eyeing a $2.45M Brooklyn penthouse
He's taking a bigger bite out of the Big Apple. Jacob Batalon, who stars in the comedy series 'Reginald the Vampire,' was recently spotted house hunting in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with his interior designer fiancée, Veronica Leahov. They eyed a $2.45 million penthouse there, spies told Gimme Shelter. The residence is at the Huron, a new-construction waterfront tower designed by architect Morris Adjmi. 'He already lives in Brooklyn and was interested in moving to the water,' a friend said. Advertisement Batalon is also known for playing Ned — the best friend of Tom Holland's Peter Parker/Spider-Man character in the Marvel films. He did not immediately respond to Gimme's request seeking comment. 6 The unit has an open layout with massive windows. Redundant Pixel 6 The main bedroom fills with light. Redundant Pixel Advertisement 6 Jacob Batalon and Veronica Leahov, the latter of whom is an interior designer by trade, toured the home. Getty Images for Paramount Pictures The two-bedroom, two-bath dwelling comes with a 96-square-foot balcony. Design details include high ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows with East River and Manhattan skyline views. The aerie opens to a foyer that leads to a living and dining area with a chef's kitchen. A main bedroom suite features a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath. The building boasts 30,000 square feet of amenities including a 50-foot indoor saltwater pool overlooking the river, a gym, a mirrored dance studio with ballet bars and a sauna. Advertisement 6 The development offers fantastic warm-weather amenities. Redundant Pixel 6 Residents can access a spacious lounge. Donna Dotan 6 There's also a shared gym. Donna Dotan Advertisement There's also a residents' lounge, a formal dining room, a co-working space, a game room and a children's playroom. Outside, there's a waterfront promenade, a private park and two rooftop lounge areas. The listing brokers are Kayla Lee and Lancelot Watson-Taffe of Serhant.
Geek Tyrant
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Geek Tyrant
Before He Was Sentry, Lewis Pullman Auditioned to Be Peter Parker's Best Friend in SPIDER-MAN
Lewis Pullman may now be playing the emotionally volatile Sentry in Marvel's Thunderbolts* , but a decade ago, he had his eye on a very different corner of the MCU. In a recent chat with IGN, Marvel's longtime casting director Sarah Finn shared: 'Lewis Pullman actually auditioned for me for the role of Ned Leeds in Spider-Man 10 years ago.' Yep, he was up for the lovable sidekick to Tom Holland's Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Homecoming and its sequels. That role, of course, ended up going to Jacob Batalon, who brought heart and humor to the character across three films. Batalon's future in the franchise remains uncertain, especially with Spider-Man: Brand New Day being pitched as a "fresh start" for the web-slinger. Meanwhile, Pullman has carved out his own space in the Marvel universe. In Thunderbolts* , he plays Bob Reynolds, a man struggling with the destructive power of his mental issues. He's a complex and interesting character that's already sparking conversations about where the character might go next. Pullman shared what it feels like to go from Marvel hopeful to Marvel heavyweight: 'I had to kind of prepare myself for the possibility that this might just be a kind of one-and-done situation. 'It's kind of like breaking open a whole new room, and being like, oh my god, [my] house is actually bigger, and now I get to figure out what I do with that space.' I really do love this character and I can't wait to see how his story arc continues to play out in Avengers: Doomsday . I just hope he has a long life in the MCU. As for playing Ned, I bet Pullman would've been great in the role! He could've easily pulled it off, but it's good that he ultimately didn't get it, because Sentry is a much better and more interesting character.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jack Quaid, Jacob Batalon attend 'Novocaine' premiere
Jack Quaid, Jacob Batalon and Amber Midthunder attend the premiere of action comedy "Novocaine" at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles on Monday. Quaid stars as a man who can't feel physical pain and must fight to rescue his kidnapped girlfriend. "Novocaine" comes to theaters on Friday.
