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We just learned some web-tastic news at D23, when Marvel announced their upcoming animated seriesYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.Initially thought to be taking place in the MCU, the show was later announced to be a sort of multiverse show, likeWhat If… ?But hold on! That’s not the most interesting thing about it. The real surprise came when they announced Colman Domingo would voice Norman Osborn.
Created by Jeff Trammell,Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manwill take the web-slinger back to high school and put a twist to the storyline. Exploring what it would be like if Norman Osborn was Peter Parker’s mentor, instead of Iron Man, the upcoming show is set to deliver some epic stuff. More than anything, with Colman Domingo playing Osborn aka Green Goblin, the show is set to have more eyes on it.
Colman Domingo Found His Way into Marvel withSpider-ManAnimated Project
At the recent D23 event, Marvel unveiled an exciting new animated series titledYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.Set to be a multiverse exploration similar toWhat If… ?,the show has already captured significant attention for its unique twist on the Spider-Man narrative. Created by Jeff Trammell, the animated series will reimagine Spider-Man’s high school years with an intriguing turn of events.
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According to reports fromCollider, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manwill explore the story of MCU Peter Parker ahead of his meeting with Tony Stark inCaptain America: Civil War. Therefore, setting the stage for an unusual dynamic, at D23, Marvel showed a clip of the upcoming series, which not only showed Norman Osborn helping Peter Parker but also revealed the actors behind the roles.
Following the brief clip ofYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,we learned thatHudson Thameswill voice Peter Parker in the upcoming series. Despite previous speculations about whetherTom Hollandwill take on the role, Marvel confirmed that Thames will indeed reprise his voice role. But more than anything, the biggest surprise appeared when fans realized thatColman Domingois voicing the role of Norman Osborn aka Green Goblin.
For the last two decades, Green Goblin has become one of the most iconic Spider-Man villains, withWillem Dafoeportraying the character inSam Raimi‘sSpider-Manfilms. Thereafter, Dafoe surprisingly reprised his role asNorman Osborn inSpider-Man: No Way Homeafter Peter Parker messed up with time and Doctor Strange’s magic. But since Dafoe was not the MCU Spider-Man’s villain, Colman Domingo will get the chance to flesh out the dynamic between MCU Peter Parker and Green Goblin.
Colman Domingo was Previously Eyed to Play Kang the Conqueror in the MCU
Joining the Marvel Universe withYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man,seems like a huge opportunity for theEuphoriaactor Colman Domingo, especially after he was rumored to be replacingJonathan Majorsas Kang in the MCU. According to reports, after Majors was dropped by Marvel in December 2023, after being found guilty of harassment and assault,Domingo was said to be in line to play the character.
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WithAnt-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaandLokialreadyestablishing Kang as the big baddie, Colman Domingo was expected to play the role, after Jonathan Majors’ exit. Even theRustinstar had addressed the rumors during an interview withETat the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala. Addressing the claims that he’s first in line to take up the Kang mantle following Majors’ departure, Domingo appreciated fans’ passion.
I don’t know, I’m always looking at what I have to do right now… I know there’s talk and conversations around, and I don’t know how much is true. I don’t even get that from my team, I can’t tell if it’s true or not. Somehow my name is out there in the world [and] I like the idea of just having your name called and someone speaking lovingly and kindly about something is a beautiful thing.
However, on a recent note, withRobert Downey Jr‘s return to the MCU as formidable Doctor Doom, Marvel seemingly planned on shifting gears andphasing Kang out of the MCU. While previously fans had expected to witnessAvengers: The Kang Dynastyin 2026, Marvel cleverly changed the name and storyline of the film intoAvengers: Doomsdayto introduce Victor von Doomas the replacement of Kang the Conqueror.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manwill premiere on November 2, on Disney+.
Avengers: Doomsdaywill be released in 2026.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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