Daniel Kaluuya is bringing Spider-Punk back with his own animated film, sharing details at Deadline’s Red Sea Studio event in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
The actor, who played Spider-Punk in Spider-Man: Through the Spider-Versesaid that he and his co-writer Ajon Singh were finishing the first draft of the story.
Kaluuya said fans’ enthusiasm for Spider-Punk inspired the project.
The character, a different version of Hobie Brown And Spider-Man, will also appear in the next Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
He didn’t reveal plot details or crossovers with other characters, but promised it would capture the same energy and heart that fans love.
He praised filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller for guiding him.
Kaluuya said they taught him to focus on storytelling and character relationships. “These Spider-Verse movies, they speak to me. They inspired me so much.”
Kaluuya also spoke about changes in Hollywood, including the recent Warner Bros. deal. Discovery-Netflix of $82.7 billion.
He said big contracts are part of how the industry works, but won’t stop him from creating the stories he wants.
“I’m not prescribing this anxiety. You just have to do something undeniable that speaks to the public,” he said.
However, the actor said he wants to continue making films that people see in theaters and encouraged others in the industry to follow his ideas.
“No matter what, I’m here to speak my truth, put that truth into practice and bring the point out,” he added.
Fans can expect Spider-Punk’s next adventure to remain bold, fun, and full of heart, just like the Spider-Verse films.
