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Daniel Kaluuya Nears Finish of Script for Animated Spider-Punk Feature

Franchise producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have endorsed the project.

Overview

  • Kaluuya says he and co-writer Ajon Singh are in the finishing stages of drafting the Spider-Punk screenplay, according to a new Deadline interview.
  • The film is positioned as an animated Spider-Verse spin-off centered on Hobie Brown, the character Kaluuya voiced in Across the Spider-Verse.
  • Kaluuya declined to share story specifics or confirm additional character appearances, responding only with "TBD" to plot questions.
  • No release date or production timeline has been announced for the spin-off, while Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse remains slated for June 18, 2027.
  • Addressing recent Hollywood consolidation, Kaluuya described it as technology-driven change and said he is focused on creating work that connects with audiences.