Despite the excitement surrounding ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse’, the much-anticipated sequel to 2023’s ‘Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse’, the film’s production seems to be facing significant delays.
Jharrel Jerome, the voice actor for Earth-42’s Prowler, recently revealed that he hasn’t yet been contacted to record his lines for the movie. Moreover, this has fans wondering when they’ll finally see Miles Morales back on the big screen.
Voice Acting For ‘Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse’ Has Not Yet Started
Jharrel Jerome, who voiced the Prowler variant of Miles Morales, gave an update during an interview with Decider. When asked whether he’d begun work on the threequel, he replied, “No, I wish. We haven’t started up yet. A lot of things being figured out, but good things.”
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His comments suggest that the production process is still in its early stages, a stark contrast to fans’ hopes for a 2025 release. However, Jerome’s enthusiasm for the role remains undeterred. “It’s been a dream since I was a child to just be a part of that world in any way,” he said.
He believes that just playing Miles Morales in the has been an incredible way to represent his people. “Just to even play the voice in the world they’re creating is incredible because of what it’s doing for my people and our people back in New York.”
Moreover, despite the delays, the enthusiasm for ‘Beyond the Spider-Verse’ remains high. The Spider-Verse franchise has redefined the superhero genre. Each installment has raised the bar, and fans are confident the third film will be no exception. So, Sony’s decision to take its time with the sequel, while frustrating for fans, could ensure that the movie lives up to the incredible standard set by its predecessors.
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As of January 2025, ‘Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse” remains without a release date, fueling speculation about just how long fans will have to wait. Originally slated to debut in 2024, the movie has been plagued by delays.
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According to a report from Deadline in December 2024, Sony has “no plans” to release the film in 2025. While the studio hasn’t made an official announcement, this suggests that even a 2026 release may be overly optimistic. Additionally, with ‘Spider-Man 4’ scheduled for July 2026, it’s uncertain whether Sony will release two major Spider-Man films in the same year.
Although the full cast for Beyond the Spider-Verse hasn’t been confirmed, it’s expected that Shameik Moore and Hailee Steinfeld will return as Miles Morales and Gwen Stacy. Moreover, given the cliffhanger ending of ‘Across the Spider-Verse’, fans are eager to see how the story resolves.
Miles’ confrontation with his Earth-42 counterpart, the Prowler, promises to be a central plotline. So, for now, fans can hold onto the promise of what’s to come. The Spider-Verse is far from finished. However, when it finally returns, it’s sure to be worth the wait.
