Just months after Sony Pictures confirmed that their animatedSpider-Manmovie will followMiles Morales, the studio has finally found their lead voice actor.Shameik Moore(Dope) has signed on to voice this beloved character in the animated movie, withLiev Schreiberalso coming aboard to voice an unspecified villain. Now that the studio is in casting mode, it remains to be seen how quickly the other roles will be filled out.
The Hollywood Reporter broke the news today, which comes just over a month after we reported thatIce Cubewas being considered to voice Miles Morales' father, although his casting has yet to be confirmed.Ice Cubehas previously worked with writers and producersPhil LordandChris Millerbefore, playing Captain Dickson in21 Jump Streetand22 Jump Street.Phil LordandChris Millerwere originally slated to direct this animated movie, but they are now only serving as writers and producers, since they’re currently focused onHan Solo: A Star Wars Story.
This report also confirms that Peter Parker will not be seen in this story, and while no plot details have been released at this time, this movie is believed to follow the exploits of Miles Morales, as he juggles his school work with being a costumed crime-fighter. The character was created byBrian Michael BendisandSara Pichellias part of theUltimate Spider-Mancomics, which is set in an alternate universe. While the Ultimate Marvel imprint was disbanded in 2015, thisyoung superhero, who is half African-American and half Latino, proved to be so popular that he was integrated into the mainstream Marvel comics line. The character has also appeared in Disney XD’s animated seriesUltimate Spider-Man, voiced byDonald Glover.
Taking over at the helm isBob PersichettiandPeter Ramsey, who are working from the script written byPhil Lord and Chris Miller. While the directors may not be as well known asPhil LordandChris Miller, they are both respected filmmakers with a long history of working in animation.Bob Persichettiserved as a story artist on DreamWorks Animation films such asShrek 2, the TV shortShrek the HallsandMonsters vs. Aliens, before being promoted to head of story onPuss in Bootsand, most recently,The Little Prince, the latter of which he also wrote the screenplay for.Peter Ramseydirected the 2012 animated filmRise of the Guardians, and has also served as a storyboard artist on last year’sSausage Party.
Sony has given thisanimated Spider-Manmovie a June 21, 2025 release date, putting it up against Warner Bros.' live-action superhero adventure,Aquaman, which could make for an interesting box office showdown.Shameik Mooremade his feature film debut in 2012’sJoyful Noise, but his breakout role didn’t come until a few years later, when he played the 80s-obsessed Malcolm in the 2015 indie hitDope. He can currently be seen as Shaolin Fantastic on the Netflix seriesThe Get Down, and he will next be seen on the big screen inThe Pretendersalongside director-starJames Franco.Liev Schreibermost recently starred inGoon: Last of the Enforcers, and on Showtime’sRay Donovan. Hopefully we’ll learn more about the growing voice cast ofSpider-Man Animated Moviesoon.
