Summary
- Marvel's new series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, will introduce a unique twist with Norman Osborn as Peter Parker's mentor.
- This reimagined dynamic between Peter and Osborn will explore a darker, more morally ambiguous mentorship scenario.
- The series, set to stream on Disney Plus later this year, promises to offer a fresh take on Spider-Man's origin story rooted in magic.
Marvel is developing an exciting new series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, which promises a surprising twist on a key character in Spider-Man's world.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is one of several major animated projects Marvel Studios is set to release next year. However, this series stands out with its unique twist on a pivotal figure in Spider-Man's origin story.
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Marvel Studios has several animated projects in development, with Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man being one of the most anticipated. According to @DiscussingFilm on Twitter, this series will introduce a significant change to the hero's story. Instead of a traditional superhero mentor, Marvel plans to have Norman Osborn take on the mentor role for Spider-Man. This marks a major departure from the past portrayals of Spidey’s guides.
The series promises to deliver a unique take on a crucial figure in Spider-Man's life, offering a fresh twist on the hero’s traditional mentorship dynamic. Typically, Spider-Man’s mentors have been older, seasoned superheroes - like Captain America in the comics or Tony Stark in the MCU - who admire Peter for his unwavering determination, commitment to his community, and ability to persevere against all odds. These mentors guide him, recognizing his potential to become a great hero in his own right. However, the upcoming series is set to shake things up by introducing Norman Osborn as Spider-Man’s new mentor. This reimagined relationship will play out like a What If...? scenario, exploring how Peter’s bond with Tony Stark might have looked if Stark had a darker, more morally ambiguous counterpart. In this universe, Osborn is not the villain we know from the movies but a powerful mentor with superpowers, who employs "more questionable methods" of teaching. The specifics of these methods remain a mystery, leaving fans eager to see how this dynamic unfolds. It is also unclear whether Osborn will take on his infamous Green Goblin persona in the series, adding further intrigue.
Not much is known about the specific premise of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, though it is expected to start streaming on Disney Plus later this year, with a rumored release around November. The series will consist of 10 episodes, each about 30 minutes long. Hudson Thames will voice Spider-Man, while Colman Domingo will bring Norman Osborn to life. The rest of the cast remains a mystery, but during the Marvel Animations panel at D23, footage confirmed that Doctor Strange will also appear in the series. Whether Benedict Cumberbatch will reprise his role or a new actor will take over remains unclear. The series is set to offer a twist on Spider-Man’s origin story. The D23 footage provides a brief glimpse of what is to come: Peter Parker is a student at Midtown High who, on his first day, encounters Doctor Strange, who dramatically enters by falling out of a portal, pursued by monsters. In a familiar sequence, Peter is bitten by a spider and gains his powers - but this time, his abilities are rooted in magic rather than science. The plot will follow Spider-Man through various adventures, with Osborn stepping in to create a more advanced suit for Peter, much like Stark did in the MCU.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is expected to start streaming in late 2024 on Disney Plus.
Source: @DiscussingFilm | Twitter
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is one of the biggest names in entertainment today. The superhero first appeared in the Marvel comic Amazing Fantasy #15 before becoming a leading figure in the Marvel comic-book universe.
Spider-Man has also featured in numerous films and a plethora of video games, most notably Insomniac Games' Spider-Man (2018) and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.
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