Jacob Batalon played Ned Leeds across the Marvel Spider-Man trilogy, functioning as the friend who knows the secret, which the films use to keep the character grounded in a high school context.
The role’s arc across three films ends with a genuine emotional cost. He is from Hawaii, was cast from an open audition process, and has moved into leading work in television since.
Donald GloverTom Holland's age-appropriate Peter Parker, Michael Keaton's working-class Vulture, John Hughes-influenced high school direction. The 7 reflects honest evaluation of one of the better Phase Three MCU entries and the best Peter Parker since Tobey Maguire.
Cobie SmuldersJake Gyllenhaal's Mysterio, the European tour, the basketball court Blip gag that confirmed the franchise wouldn't engage with its own catastrophe. The 6 reflects honest evaluation of a competent Phase Three closing film that operates as the franchise's first major…
Alfred MolinaFlorence Pugh's Yelena carries another film that fails. Mental health as decorative content.
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