Another day, another addition to the cast ofSpider-Man: Homecoming— or, rather, additions. As filming continues onJon Watt’s Marvel movie with actorTom Hollandas Peter Parker, UFC Welterweight ChampionTyron Woodleyand comedianMartha Kellyhave been revealed for mystery roles.
Woodley revealed the news of his on boarding during a chat on “The MMA Hour.” “I don’t know if I can even say this, but I’m working on a Marvel movie on Thursday in Atlanta,” he said. And what Marvel movie is currently filming in Atlanta?Thor: Ragnarokis filming in Australia at the moment, so it must beSpider-Man.
It’s always noteworthy when a professional fighter is cast in a Marvel movie, as was the case withGeorges St-Pierre, who ended up playing a version of Batroc the Leaper inCaptain America: The Winter Soldier. Martial artistScott Adkinswill continue this streak in this year’sDoctor Strange. While Woodley’s role is also unknown, the martial arts vibe from the film seems like it’d complement his skills.
As for Kelly, whose casting was revealed byDeadline, her career as a stand-up comic who currently appears on FX’sBasketsmakes for a nice addition to the John Hughes vibe Watts and his cast teased ofSpider-Man.
The film, based on a screenplay from too many people, starsRobert Downey Jr.as Iron Man,Marisa Tomeias Aunt May,Michael Keatonpresumably asVulture(the character confirmed withconcept art),Tony Revolorias Peter’s bully Flash,Zendayaas Michelle,Jacob Batalonas Ned, andLaura Harrieras Liz. Also featuring areDonald Glover,Logan Marshall-Green,Martin Starr,Hannibal Buress, andMichael Barbieri, among others.
Plot details are still largely unknown, but, in addition to the villain, the official logline states Peter “begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging superhero.”Spider-Man: Homecomingis scheduled for theaters on July 29, 2025.
