We sat down with Spider-Man voice actorHudson Thames(Marvel’s What… about what it means to step into such a beloved role and returning to street-level fare.
This series is phenomenal, and I loved your performance in this show.
Obviously, Spider-Man’s big shoes to fill, a lot of great actors have come before you.
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What was it like taking on this role?
HUDSON THAMES: Well, hey, thank you!
Like you said, with him being in high school and everything again.
Amidst trying to navigate the complex life of a teenager, a young superhero is thrust into a battle against a new formidable enemy who seeks to disrupt the peace of the city. With his quick wits and spider-like abilities, he strives to thwart the villain’s plans while grappling with personal dilemmas that test his resolve and sense of duty.
THAMES: It was, it was really cool.
And so for this, to be able [just be] Hudson felt really nice.
What was it like having a new fresh spin on the Spider-Man mythos?
We have Norman and Harry, but we also have this other set of characters coming in.
THAMES: I thought it was awesome.
Speaking of Norman and Harry, obviously, we have very different interpretations of those characters in this series.
What was it like playing off of Colman Domingo and that version of Norman Osborn?
THAMES: So cool.
Where we kind of don’t know if we love Norman the whole time, you know.
Is there a dream Marvel character you want to see in a potential season two?
THAMES: Oh, any Marvel character?
THAMES: Wow… Thanos!
[Laughs]
You know, I can’t even argue with that.
Bring Josh Brolin back!
THAMES: But I guess, honestly, something with Venom would be cool too.
Oh yeah, Venom for sure.
Great words to live by.
Marvel’sYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manpremieres on Disney+ on January 29, 2025.
