“Spider-Man: Throughout the Spider-Verse” is shaping as much as be one of many largest motion pictures of the 12 months. The movie, which hit theaters on June 2, grossed $120.5 million on the home field workplace in its opening weekend, placing it simply behind “The Tremendous Mario Bros. Film,” which debuted with $146 million. Apart from its animation, story, and illustration, “Throughout the Spider-Verse” might be remembered for pushing the boundaries of the multiverse in Marvel movies.

Whereas “Spider-Man: No Means House” introduced three iconic live-action variations of the web-slinging superhero collectively, “Throughout the Spider-Verse” reportedly included over 250 variations of the beloved character — this time, each in animated and live-action kind. Seeing so many Spider-Individuals in a single film was undoubtedly thrilling, however maybe the largest crowd-cheering second of all was when Donald Glover’s model of the Prowler got here on display. This is why.

What Is Donald Glover’s Connection to the “Spider-Man” Franchise?

Glover really has an extended historical past with “Spider-Man.” In line with Vulture, Earlier than Andrew Garfield was solid because the titular character in Marc Webb’s “The Wonderful Spider-Man,” followers launched a web based marketing campaign known as #Donald4SpiderMan in hopes that Glover would get the position. The marketing campaign went so viral that it caught the eye of Stan Lee, the cocreator of Spider-Man. “He is a terrific actor. I’ve seen him, and he is terrific,” Lee informed MTV in June 2010 about Glover. “I definitely assume he ought to have an opportunity to audition [for the role of Spider-Man].”

Though Glover did not get the half, he did affect Miles. In September 2010, Glover referenced the viral marketing campaign in “Group” by having his character, Troy Barnes, put on Spider-Man pajamas. In a 2011 interview with USA Right now, author Brian Michael Bendis confirmed the second impressed him and artist Sara Pichelli to create Miles for the “Final Fallout” comics. “He appeared incredible!” Bendis stated of Glover. “I noticed him within the costume and thought, ‘I wish to learn that guide.'”

Glover then went on to voice Miles within the 2014 animated “Final Spider-Man” sequence earlier than showing as Miles’s uncle Aaron Davis in “Spider-Man: Homecoming.” In “Throughout the Spider-Verse,” Glover made a cameo as Davis’s villainous alter ego, The Prowler. Whether or not that model of Davis is similar one from “Homecoming” is unclear, however contemplating “Spider-Man” producer Amy Pascal simply confirmed a live-action Miles film is coming, it would not be far-fetched to assume Glover could return as Davis once more sooner or later.

Will Donald Glover Be the Prowler In “Spider-Man 4”?

Pascal confirmed to Selection that a fourth “Spider-Man” movie starring Tom Holland and Zendaya is in growth; nevertheless, because of the Writers Guild of America strike, it has been briefly placed on maintain. “Are we going to make one other film? In fact, we’re,” Pascal informed the publication on Could 31. “We’re within the course of, however the writers strike, no person is working in the course of the strike. We’re all being supporters and every time they get themselves collectively, we’ll get began.”

No different particulars in regards to the movie’s solid or plot have been revealed but, however since it has been confirmed Miles will make his live-action debut quickly, it is doable his character could also be launched in “Spider-Man 4,” main Glover to return as Davis (and possibly even the Prowler) as nicely. In spite of everything, Holland beforehand teased that he could also be able to cross on the mantle.

“Perhaps it’s time for me to maneuver on. Perhaps what’s finest for ‘Spider-Man’ is that they do a Miles Morales movie,” he informed GQ in November 2021. Holland has since been confirmed to return for one other “Spider-Man” trilogy, however he is nonetheless open to incorporating Miles in his movies. “I’d be honored to deliver Miles Morales into the live-action world,” he stated in a June 6 interview with Inverse. “How we try this, I do not know, however given the chance, I’d bounce at it.”

Whether or not Glover seems in “Spider-Man 4” or not, his love for the movies is a transparent indicator that he is not able to say goodbye to the franchise anytime quickly.