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Daniel Kaluuya is developing a Spider Punk spinoff after voicing the character in Across the Spider-Verse. The film will focus on the punk-rock version of Spider-Man, Hobie Brown. Kaluuya will reprise his role in the upcoming Beyond the Spider-Verse in 2027. The Spider-Verse films have been both critical and box office successes.

Key Points: Daniel Kaluuya Developing Spider Punk Spinoff After Spider-Verse Success

  • Daniel Kaluuya returning as Spider Punk in new Sony spinoff
  • Plot centers on punk-rock Spider-Man Hobie Brown
  • Spider-Verse trilogy continues with Beyond in 2027
  • Kaluuya won Oscar for Judas and the Black Messiah
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'Spider Punk' spin-off to Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' in works

Oscar winner Daniel Kaluuya co-writing Spider Punk movie after voicing Hobie Brown in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.

"Kaluuya's character was introduced along with many other iterations of the beloved web-slinger in the multiversal adventure - Variety"

Washington DC, August 5

'Spider Punk,' a spinoff of the superhit animated hit 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,' is in early development at Sony Pictures Animation, reported Variety.

According to Variety, Daniel Kaluuya, who voiced the character in the comic book sequel, and Ajon Singh are developing and co-writing the feature.

Plot details of the spin-off have not been revealed yet, but the film will centre on the punk-rock version of Spider-Man -- aka Hobie Brown -- whose main weapon is his guitar.

Kaluuya's character was introduced -- along with many other iterations of the beloved web-slinger -- in the multiversal adventure 'Across the Spider-Verse.'

He is expected to return in 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.'

Meanwhile, 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,' the third entry in the web-slinging trilogy, will be hitting the theatres on June 25, 2027.

Though little is known about the threequel, as per the outlet, the story picks up after the cliffhanger at the end of 'Across the Spider-Verse,' with protagonist Miles Morales (the main Spider-Man in this world) as a fugitive on the run while also trying to save his family from imminent danger.

According to Variety, Sony's 'Spider-Verse' films have been critical and commercial winners, with the original 2018 'Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse' grossing 384 million USD globally, in addition to winning the Oscar for best animated feature.

As for Kaluuya, the actor gained fame in 2017 as the Oscar-nominated star of 'Get Out.'

The British actor has since appeared on screen in 'Black Panther,' Steve McQueen's crime drama 'Widows,' Jordan Peele's 'Nope' and the Fred Hampton biopic 'Judas and the Black Messiah,' which earned Kaluuya his first Oscar statue.

He's also currently developing a live-action 'Barney' movie for A24 and Mattel.

- ANI

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Priya S
As an animation student in Mumbai, the Spider-Verse films are pure inspiration! The art style is revolutionary. But 2027 for Beyond the Spider-Verse? That's too long yaar! At least we'll get this spin-off to keep us entertained till then.
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David E
Interesting choice for a spin-off. While I loved the character, I wonder if he can carry a whole movie. The Spider-Verse films work because of the ensemble cast. Hope they don't stretch the concept too thin with too many spin-offs.
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Shreya B
My little brother is obsessed with Spider-Punk after watching the movie! He's been playing air guitar for weeks now 😂. This is great news for Indian fans - our theaters better get the IMAX screenings right this time!
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Rohit P
Daniel Kaluuya is a brilliant actor, but I hope they don't make this too political. Just give us a fun, rebellious Spider-Man story with awesome animation and music. The Indian audience loves superhero films but we watch them for entertainment, not lectures.
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Nisha Z
The animation in Across the Spider-Verse was next level! Each frame looked like a comic book come to life. If they can maintain that quality while expanding the universe, count me in. Though I hope they don't delay Beyond the Spider-Verse because of this spin-off.

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