With Marvel Studios’Secret Invasionstill in its early stages of development, it’s hard to say exactly what the studio has planned for the series. At this point, some high-profile names have been confirmed for the cast, includingGame of Thrones' Emilia Clarke andThe Favourite’s Olivia Colman. However, the most buzzworthy casting decision is a rumored one that could bring a major change toSpider-Man: No Way Home, should it bear any truth.
According to a report by The Direct, Marvel Studios is seeking to cast an actor to portray a Tucker Carlson-type character forSecret Invasion. Carlson, of course, is a Fox News host and political commentator, so this character will most likely be some sort of journalist or media worker in the story. The alleged leak has raised a rather grave question among observant fans: Why would Marvel need to cast a loud and rambunctious news personality when it already hasJ.K. Simmons' J. Jonah Jamesonin the MCU?
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In 2019’sSpider-Man: Far From Home, Jameson unexpectedly appeared at the end of the film, officially introducing him into the MCU and hinting at future crossovers from the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters. Given the recent casting rumor, many fans think that Jameson will die inSpider-Man: No Way Homeand then be replaced by the new character. Of course, this theory is a rather unpopular one, especially since Jameson is one of the most iconic characters in theSpider-Manuniverse and he had just been introduced into the MCU not too long ago. It would be a shame to see him in only two MCU films, given how long fans have been waiting to see characters fromthe Sony and MarvelSpider-Manfranchisesfinally come together.
Of course, all of this is just speculation, since the leak has not yet been addressed by Marvel. That said,No Way Homeis shaping up to be “the most ambitious standalone superhero movie ever made” - at leastaccording toSpider-Manstar Tom Holland- so the death of a major character wouldn’t be so farfetched. With the multiverse concept being the core focus of the Spidey threequel, it’s quite possible that Jameson will see his demise at the hands of say, Alfred Molina’s Doctor Octopus, or Jamie Foxx’s Electro, or even Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin.
All this being said, even the original report suggests this new media personality could end up being a rival or ally for Jameson, rather than a replacement. If so, Spider-Man could have his hands full with on-air characters giving him a hard time.
Then again, Simmons may not be available forSecret Invasion, thus requiring Marvel Studios to fill the role of a blowhard media type with a new character. At this point, anything is possible and fans only have to wait until the end of the year, whenSpider-Man: No Way Homehits theaters, to find out.
Secret Invasionis currently in development at Marvel Studios, whileSpider-Man: No Way Homeis scheduled for theatrical release on June 26, 2025.
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