More bad news for fans of El Muerto, the long-awaited Spider-Man expanded universe spin-off, which is losing its main character this time… What’s going on at Sony? Let’s move on to Bad Bunny.
Already at the beginning of summer, Sony canceled the Spider-Man spin-off from the calendar, which was scheduled to be released on January 12, 2024, but, apparently, its future is even more uncertain. El Muerto. The one who should have been the main character rapper Bad Bunny is no longer in the film and this news seems to confirm Sony’s final rejection of the film.
The bad bunny is out
It seemed to be a dream role for the American rapper, who would reportedly be given carte blanche by Sony to choose a character to play in the Spider-Man Expanded Universe, choosing the dark El Muerto. So what happened? It was fronted by Vanity Fair Bad Bunny with the support of his agent Sujayli Saul. he speaks succinctly about this, contrary to what might be expected. In fact, the rapper is simply saying that “delicate question“, leaving Sola to answer unequivocally”obviously it’s over“, which puts an end to the question.
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The embarrassment caused by this matter was overcome. El MuertoInstead, Bad Bunny focuses on what his future will be in the world of cinema, which doesn’t seem to include any further blockbusters or action films. “I’m a big movie buff, but I don’t watch a lot of action movies. I’d even say it’s my least favorite genre.“he admits, and then adds”I’d really like to do other genres, maybe something more dramatic, even romantic or comedic… or maybe a period film with a little action.“.
Spin-off Spider-Man Expanded Universe so it already seems like a thing of the past, even if Sony has not yet confirmed that it will not pursue the project. But it’s hard to imagine him wanting to do that now that Bad Bunny is no longer involved…