Summary
At this point, it’s rare to find an actor in Hollywood who hasn’t starred in a Marvel Studios movie, but Anya Taylor-Joy is one of the few exceptions. That streak may be about to end, however, as theFuriosastar is reportedly being considered for an appearance in a major upcomingMCUfilm.
News has been heating up around Tom Holland’s fourthSpider-Manfilm, which will be directed byShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings’Destin Daniel-Cretton. Recently, the film received an official release date of August 02, 2025 with filming expected to begin in 2025. Plot details of the newSpider-Manfilm are being kept under wraps, but it will presumably continue from the end ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, which saw Doctor Strange cast a spell that erased the memory of Peter Parker from everyone’s minds, including Peter’s girlfriend MJ, and best friend Ned.Spider-Man 4is set to release betweenAvengers: DoomsdayandAvengers: Secret Wars, meaning its plot may be integral to the wider MCU.
Anya Taylor-Joy Rumored For Spider-Man 4
Now casting for the MCU sequel is starting to heat up, with industry insiderDaniel RPKrevealing that Anya Taylor-Joy is being considered for a role inSpider-Man 4. The role was not disclosed but would be Taylor-Joy’s first foray into the MCU. The actress previously starred in Fox’sThe New Mutantsas Magik, and has also held leadroles inFuriosa: A Mad Max Saga,The Queen’s Gambit, and voiced Princess Peach in theSuper Mario Bros. Movie. Taylor-Joy also held a small role inDune: Part Twobut is expected to return in the sequelDune: Messiah.
Speculation is already rife about which MCU role Taylor-Joy could be considered for. Some theories point to her playing theMCU’s version of Gwen Stacy,a role held by Bryce Dallas Howard in Sam Raimi’sSpider-Mantrilogy and by Emma Stone in Andrew Garfield’sSpider-Manfilms. Hailee Steinfeld voices Gwen Stacy/Spider-Gwen in the animatedSpider-Versefilms and, should Marvel utilize one of Stacy’s multiverse versions, this could open the door for Taylor-Joy to play a web-slinger as well.
Could Anya Taylor-Joy Finally Bring Black Cat to the MCU?
Another popular theory is that Taylor-Joy couldfinally bring Black Cat(aka Felicia Hardy) into a live-actionSpider-Manfilm. The antagonist has almost appeared in both Raimi’s Marvel films andThe Amazing Spider-Man, but is yet to make a proper debut. Sony executive Amy Pascal addressed the rumors of Taylor-Joy’s appearances in a cryptic manner recently. When asked about the rumors of Taylor-Joy playing Black Cat, Pascal toldMetro Entertainment“She would be fantastic, she’s amazing. We’re not quite at that stage yet. There’s a lot of fantastic female characters, but I can’t talk about all this.” There are some rumors thatSpider-Man 4will be a multiverse story, which could also mean Taylor-Joy could be enlisted to reprise her role as Magik in the MCU. At this point, it’s all speculation until confirmed by Sony, but there’s no doubt Taylor-Joy would make an exciting addition to the fourthSpider-Manfilm.
She would be fantastic, she’s amazing. We’re not quite at that stage yet. There’s a lot of fantastic female characters, but I can’t talk about all this.
Spider-Man 4is scheduled to release on July 12, 2025.
MCU
The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is a sprawling movie and television franchise that weaves together individual stories of superheroes including Captain America, Thor, Spider-Man, Hulk, Black Widow, and many more. The first film in the franchise, Iron Man, was released in 2008. The MCU has garnered critical praise and financial success, earning billions at the box office and becoming a cultural phenomenon.
