With ‘Stranger Things‘ officially reaching its finishing line in December 2025, Joe Keery is not only saying goodbye to Steve Harrington, but he is also entering a world of questions, speculation, and a few very tenacious Marvel fan casts.
For months, speculation has swirled that Keery may be headed for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The internet has been speculating about his future as a superhero, from Harry Osborn to Cyclops, Nova, and even Ghost Rider. And yes, he’s seen it all.
Joe Keery Reacts To Marvel’s Harry Osborn Casting Rumors
While promoting his new horror-comedy ‘Cold Storage’, Keery responded to the MCU talk with a sense of humor and realism. Admitting that he is fully aware of the Spider-Man rumors and the TikTok edits that portray him in the role of Harry Osborn, he confessed that it is fun to imagine it. “I am familiar with Spider-Man,” he quipped, before adding with a grin, “Where’s the script? Let’s go.”
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However, behind the light-heartedness, there is a more sober outlook. “The right thing happens at the right time,” he said, noting that actors can only plan so much in an industry that thrives on unpredictability. For now, he is concentrating on reading scripts, keeping his options open, and seeing where the road takes him. It is not a yes, but it is certainly not a no.
Is Joe Keery Headed To The MCU?
Keery has been able to build a career that is not limited to Hawkins. From ‘Free Guy’ to ‘Fargo’, he has demonstrated that he is not just the bat-wielding babysitter that fans initially fell in love with. Still, the final episode of ‘Stranger Things’ marks a significant shift. There’s a sense that Keery is standing at the edge of something new.
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As the MCU enters a transitional period and is said to be gearing up for a soft reboot following ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’, new faces will probably be a priority. In case Marvel is targeting the next generation of long-term players, Keery fits the profile. He is charismatic, known to audiences around the world, and able to balance charm with emotional impact. Could he be the next Harry Osborn opposite Tom Holland’s Peter Parker?
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