‘Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse’ Trailer: Miles Morales Swings Into Action
We’re about to enter a cinematic universe where more than one person can wear the Spider-Man mask. After a long wait, half-black/half-Latino character Miles Morales takes center stage for the first time inSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, a stylish new animated film that casts Peter Parker as a supporting player in another Spidey’s story. Check out the new trailer below.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Trailer
I absolutely love the visuals on display here, with bright, popping colors and neon lights reflecting off of wet streets. The slick style is unlike anything we’ve seen before, even with the proliferation of comic book movies during the past twenty years. I’m especially fond of the little bursts of dotted animation that are interspersed in some sequences. They’re reminiscent of the work of pop artistRoy Lichtenstein, an artist who used comics as inspiration to parody his subjects and a person who seems like a natural influence for storytellers likePhil LordandChris Miller. They’ve built their whole careers on poking fun while still creating memorable genre entries.
Miles Morales is voiced byShameik Moore, who broke out with his lead performance in the 2015 indie filmDopeand went on to star in the now-cancelled Netflix dramaThe Get-Down. He seems like a natural fit for this character, bringing a sensitivity, humor, and uncertainty to the role that immediately endears him to the audience.
Along with today’s trailer, Sony Animation also revealed some info about the film’s voice cast, including the fact thatLiev Schreiber(Ray Donovan) is playing Kingpin,Mahershala Ali(Moonlight) is playing Miles' uncle Aaron,Bryan Tyree Henry(Atlanta) plays Miles' father Jefferson,Luna Lauren Velezplays Miles' mother Rio,Lily Tomlinplays Aunt May, andJake Johnson(New Girl)provides the voice of Peter Parkerthis time around. Plus,Hailee Steinfeldplays Spider-Gwen aka Gwen Stacy. Very cool.
Peter Ramsey(Rise of the Guardians),Bob Persichetti(The Little Prince), andRodney Rothman(22 Jump Street) are co-directing the film, which was written by Phil Lord and produced by Lord and Miller.
