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  • Sydney Sweeney to play Julia Carpenter in Madame Web

    By Express News Service

    Actor Sydney Sweeney has confirmed that she will be playing the role of Julia Carpenter, also known as Spider-Woman, in the upcoming film which will center around Madame Web’s character. While the upcoming feature stars Dakota Johnson in the titular role, as per the comics, Sweeney’s character goes on to take the title of second Arachne who is subsequently called the second Madame Web.

    Speaking to Variety, Sweeney said, “I was freaking out, of course. I went straight to the comic store, and I bought every comic that mentioned my character.” Jim Shooter created the character Julia Carpenter.

    Apart from Sweeney and Dakota, the upcoming film also stars Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts, Mike Epps, Adam Scott, and Zosia Mamet, among others. However, the details of their roles are kept under wraps.

    The film is directed by SJ Clarkson with a screenplay penned by Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama. Madame Web is slated for a theatrical release on February 16, 2024.

    Actor Sydney Sweeney has confirmed that she will be playing the role of Julia Carpenter, also known as Spider-Woman, in the upcoming film which will center around Madame Web’s character. While the upcoming feature stars Dakota Johnson in the titular role, as per the comics, Sweeney’s character goes on to take the title of second Arachne who is subsequently called the second Madame Web.

    Speaking to Variety, Sweeney said, “I was freaking out, of course. I went straight to the comic store, and I bought every comic that mentioned my character.” Jim Shooter created the character Julia Carpenter.

    Apart from Sweeney and Dakota, the upcoming film also stars Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim, Emma Roberts, Mike Epps, Adam Scott, and Zosia Mamet, among others. However, the details of their roles are kept under wraps.googletag.cmd.push(function() {googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8052921-2’); });

    The film is directed by SJ Clarkson with a screenplay penned by Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama. Madame Web is slated for a theatrical release on February 16, 2024.

  • Dakota Johnson starrer Spiderman spin-off ‘Madame Web’, ‘Kraven the Hunter’ to delay release 

    By ANI

    WASHINGTON: The release dates for Hollywood star Dakota Johnson starrer movie ‘Madame Web’ along with ‘Kraven the Hunter’, both of which are set in the Spider-Man universe, have now been shifted by Sony.

    According to Variety, ‘Madame Web’ is moving from October 6, 2023 release to February 16, 2024. S.J. Clarkson, whose Marvel bonafides include ‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘The Defenders,’ is directing. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless will be writing the screenplay.

    ‘Madame Web’ serves as the origin story for the comic book character, a psychic whose abilities allow her to see into the spider world itself. In the comics, her abilities prove highly beneficial to Spider-Man and his allies, but given her condition, she’s never fought villains herself.

    Meanwhile, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson led ‘Kraven the Hunter’ film has been shifted to October 6, 2023, from January 13, 2023. An untitled Sony/ Marvel Universe movie has also been dated for July 12, 2024.

    Variety described the character as, “Kraven- born Sergei Kravinoff, believes himself to be the world’s most noteworthy hunter, a name he earns at first through his prowess at tracking and killing big game, often with his bare hands. But eventually, his drive to keep up his hold on his title drives him to ingest a serum that invigorates him and slows down his ageing considerably.”

    ALSO READ | Disney announces ‘The Lion King’ sequel, ‘Snow White’, ‘Inside Out 2’ release dates

    The comic character ‘Kraven’ was introduced as a Spider-Man villain in 1964. Viewers will witness the character wearing a jacket apparently produced using a lion’s head and mane, and nothing much underneath.

    According to Variety, the upcoming Sony-Marvel collaboration film will be helmed by ‘Triple Frontier’ director J.C. Chandor. The script is written by Art Marcum, Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk. Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach are producing.

    Apart from these Marvel films, ‘Garfield’, voice starring Chris Pratt, has moved back three months to a Memorial Day weekend opening of May 24, 2024. It was previously set for release on February 16, 2024, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

    WASHINGTON: The release dates for Hollywood star Dakota Johnson starrer movie ‘Madame Web’ along with ‘Kraven the Hunter’, both of which are set in the Spider-Man universe, have now been shifted by Sony.

    According to Variety, ‘Madame Web’ is moving from October 6, 2023 release to February 16, 2024. S.J. Clarkson, whose Marvel bonafides include ‘Jessica Jones’ and ‘The Defenders,’ is directing. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless will be writing the screenplay.

    ‘Madame Web’ serves as the origin story for the comic book character, a psychic whose abilities allow her to see into the spider world itself. In the comics, her abilities prove highly beneficial to Spider-Man and his allies, but given her condition, she’s never fought villains herself.

    Meanwhile, actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson led ‘Kraven the Hunter’ film has been shifted to October 6, 2023, from January 13, 2023. An untitled Sony/ Marvel Universe movie has also been dated for July 12, 2024.

    Variety described the character as, “Kraven- born Sergei Kravinoff, believes himself to be the world’s most noteworthy hunter, a name he earns at first through his prowess at tracking and killing big game, often with his bare hands. But eventually, his drive to keep up his hold on his title drives him to ingest a serum that invigorates him and slows down his ageing considerably.”

    ALSO READ | Disney announces ‘The Lion King’ sequel, ‘Snow White’, ‘Inside Out 2’ release dates

    The comic character ‘Kraven’ was introduced as a Spider-Man villain in 1964. Viewers will witness the character wearing a jacket apparently produced using a lion’s head and mane, and nothing much underneath.

    According to Variety, the upcoming Sony-Marvel collaboration film will be helmed by ‘Triple Frontier’ director J.C. Chandor. The script is written by Art Marcum, Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk. Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach are producing.

    Apart from these Marvel films, ‘Garfield’, voice starring Chris Pratt, has moved back three months to a Memorial Day weekend opening of May 24, 2024. It was previously set for release on February 16, 2024, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

  • Zosia Mamet joins Sony’s female superhero film Madame Web

    By Express News Service

    Sony’s female superhero film Madame Web has added The Flight Attendant-fame Zosia Mamet to its cast. The latest Sony Spider-Man Universe project is currently filming in Boston, which has been customised in a way to look like early 2000s New York City.Mamet joins the long list of actors who are playing undisclosed roles in the mysterious project.

    Set in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, Madame Web features Dakota Johnson in the titular role. An origin story for the character, she’ll be joined by Euphoria star and two-time Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney alongside a supporting cast that includes Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Mike Epps, and Tahar Rahim.

    In the comics, Web is depicted as an old woman suffering from a severe autoimmune disorder called myasthenia gravis. Due to her illness, Web must always be connected to a life-support device. But her clairvoyant and psychic capabilities allow her to look within the spider world and occasionally aid the Spider-Man.

    The film will be directed by SJ Clarkson, with the screenplay penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Under the working title Claire, principal photography continues into September after beginning earlier this summer.Madame Web is set to be released exclusively to theatres on October 6, 2023.

    Sony’s female superhero film Madame Web has added The Flight Attendant-fame Zosia Mamet to its cast. The latest Sony Spider-Man Universe project is currently filming in Boston, which has been customised in a way to look like early 2000s New York City.Mamet joins the long list of actors who are playing undisclosed roles in the mysterious project.

    Set in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe, Madame Web features Dakota Johnson in the titular role. An origin story for the character, she’ll be joined by Euphoria star and two-time Emmy nominee Sydney Sweeney alongside a supporting cast that includes Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Mike Epps, and Tahar Rahim.

    In the comics, Web is depicted as an old woman suffering from a severe autoimmune disorder called myasthenia gravis. Due to her illness, Web must always be connected to a life-support device. But her clairvoyant and psychic capabilities allow her to look within the spider world and occasionally aid the Spider-Man.

    The film will be directed by SJ Clarkson, with the screenplay penned by Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless. Under the working title Claire, principal photography continues into September after beginning earlier this summer.Madame Web is set to be released exclusively to theatres on October 6, 2023.

  • Severance-star Adam Scott joins Dakota Johnson for ‘Madame Web’

    By Express News Service

    After his hit drama Severance landed an Emmy nomination, Adam Scott is joining the cast of the superhero film Madame Web. According to a report by Variety, the film stars Dakota Johnson in the titular role of a clairvoyant whose psychic abilities allow her to see within the spider world itself.

    It is reported that the film, produced by Sony, will be an origin story for the character, who served as an ally to Spider-Man in the Marvel comics. The rest of the cast includes Sydney Sweeney, who just received double Emmy nominations for Euphoria and The White Lotus, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim and Mike Epps. S.J. Clarkson directs the spinoff in Sony’s universe of Marvel characters. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless wrote the script.

    The report adds that following the success of Venom starring Tom Hardy as the classic Spider-Man villain, Sony began building its own cinematic universe of Spidey characters. After last year’s sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Jared Leto starred in Morbius earlier this year as the bloodsucking vampire villain, Dr Michael Morbius. Scott will star in Season 2 of Severance, which was renewed earlier this year and hauled 14 Emmy nominations, including the best drama series.

    After his hit drama Severance landed an Emmy nomination, Adam Scott is joining the cast of the superhero film Madame Web. According to a report by Variety, the film stars Dakota Johnson in the titular role of a clairvoyant whose psychic abilities allow her to see within the spider world itself.

    It is reported that the film, produced by Sony, will be an origin story for the character, who served as an ally to Spider-Man in the Marvel comics. The rest of the cast includes Sydney Sweeney, who just received double Emmy nominations for Euphoria and The White Lotus, Emma Roberts, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Tahar Rahim and Mike Epps. S.J. Clarkson directs the spinoff in Sony’s universe of Marvel characters. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless wrote the script.

    The report adds that following the success of Venom starring Tom Hardy as the classic Spider-Man villain, Sony began building its own cinematic universe of Spidey characters. After last year’s sequel, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Jared Leto starred in Morbius earlier this year as the bloodsucking vampire villain, Dr Michael Morbius. Scott will star in Season 2 of Severance, which was renewed earlier this year and hauled 14 Emmy nominations, including the best drama series.

  • Emma Roberts joins cast of Marvel’s Madame Web

    By Express News Service

    Actor Emma Roberts has joined the star-studded cast of the upcoming film Madame Web, according to reports.

    Madame Web is created by Marvel Comics. The upcoming film is expected to be a spin-off from Spider-Man and will focus on the character.

    Apart from Emma Roberts, the film will also feature Dakota Johnson, Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Tahar Rahim, among others. The spin-off is expected to be the origin story of the titular character. 

  • Tahar Rahim to join cast of Madame Web

    By Express News Service

    The Serpent actor Tahar Rahim, who played Charles Sobhraj will be playing a pivotal role in the upcoming film Madame Web. The film is one of the films on the Sony slate, and Rahim’s role is currently kept under the wraps by the makers.

    Also on board, Madame Web, are Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced for director SJ Clarkson. Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless pen the screenplay, with Kerem Sanga also reportedly penning a previous draft.