Spider-Man: Homecoming is set to hit the big screens on July 7, 2017. (Photo : YouTube/ComicBookCast2)
The latest details and spoilers for "Spider-Man: Homecoming" will feature leaked photos of Shocker and Miles Morales and Silk coming to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
It seems that another villain from Spider-Man's rogues gallery will be appearing "Spider-Man: Homecoming" as several leaked photos featured Herman Schultz a.k.a. The Shocker, Screenrant reported. Shocker in the film is rumored to be played by "Total Recall" actor Bokeem Woodbine and he will be joined by other villains The Tinkerer (Michael Termus) and the Vulture (Michael Keaton).
The Shocker was first hinted by Twitter username Griffin Newman 2016 who tweeted the toy panel of "Spider-Man: Homecoming" at the 2016 San Diego Comic Con event and "accidentally" confirmed that the villain is added to the film.
But judging from the leaked photos is seems that Shocker's costume design will based from the comics, with a little tweak in it. With the presence of The Vulture, Shocker and The Tinkerer in "Spider-Man: Homecoming", fans begun speculating that Marvel Studios could set-up the Sinister Six in the MCU soon.
Sony previously had plans for a "Sinister Six" film as part of the "The Amazing Spider-Man" franchise along with "Venom". "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" film credits already teased the formation of the Sinister Six members such as Green Goblin, Kraven the Hunter, Black Cat, Doctor Octopus, Rhino and Vulture.
Unfortunately, Sony scrapped their plans for "Sinister Six" since they have announced that Spider-Man will be moving to the Marvel Studios.
In other news, several rumors are making rounds regarding the appearance of Miles Morales and Silk in "Spider-Man: Homecoming".
"Community" star Donald Glover told SlashFilm that he was given an secret role in the film and he is not allowed to say it in public at the same time was very excited about the opportunity given to him in the "Spidey" movie. For now, it is unknown yet what kind of role will Glover take in "Spider-Man: Homecoming".
It is previously reported that Glover could play a number of "Spider-Man" related characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe ranging from Hobbie Brown/The Prowler, Robbie Robertson and Max Modell. However, one role has been consistent among the comic book fans as they believed that Glover could be playing Miles Morales a.k.a. the Ultimate Spider-Man.
Miles Morales has been hinted to appear in the movie alongside Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland) and they might stick to the comics since Miles is slightly younger than Peter in the Ultimate Marvel comics.
There is also another possibility that Marvel Studios could tweak Miles into becoming an older version of himself in the MCU depending on the writers and director's decision.
As for Silk, a leaked cast sheet revealed 17-year-old actress Tiffany Epensen will be playing the role of "Cindy" in "Spider-Man: Homecoming". This led to several speculations and rumors that the name Cindy could be Cindy Moo/Silk in the comics.
In the Marvel comics, Cindy Moon is a girl bitten by the same radioactive spider that gave Peter Parker his powers abilities. Unlike Peter, Cindy was not able to control her abilities, and was recruited by a man named Ezekiel in order to train her in the use of her powers, while being hidden away from the world.
After being discovered by Spider-Man, she has since returned to the outside world as a superhero, looking to pick up the pieces of her life lost while in isolation. She has similar powers and abilities as Spider-Man, but with a stronger "Spider-sense," organic finger tip web shooters, and a photographic memory
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" will be release on July 7, 2017.
