Marvel Studios has officially replaced Tom Holland in the upcoming Disney+ animated film Spider-Man: Freshman Year animated series.
Spider-Man: Freshman Year was announced back in 2021, but fans still don’t know much about the series.
Since Marvel Studios and everyone else involved have been so tight-lipped about the upcoming animated show, some were worried that it might have been secretly cancelled. But series head writer and executive producer Jeff Trammell said in August that he “I’m glad the world will see this” confirming that it is still on its way to Disney+.
“Spider-Man: Tom Holland’s Freshman Replacement”
In an official copyright filing with the US Copyright Office, it was revealed that voice actor Hudson Thames will be taking on the role of Peter Parker and Spider-Man in the Disney+ animated film. Spider-Man: Freshman Year.
The voice actor who will replace Tom Holland also voiced the character in the MCU. What if…? series, so his casting in the upcoming series won’t be the first time Thames has taken on the role.
It was already reported in 2022 that Holland likely wouldn’t be returning to voice Spider-Man in the Disney+ animated series, but a recent copyright filing has finally confirmed that.
Lots of actors for First year still remains a mystery. However, at the 2022 San Diego Comic-Con, it was confirmed that Charlie Cox, who plays Daredevil in his own Netflix series, Spider-Man: No Way HomeAnd Daredevil: Born Againwill reprise his role to voice the character in the upcoming animated show.
Why Marvel chose Hudson Thames
Replacing Tom Holland is no easy task, especially since MCU fans have become so accustomed to his version of Peter Parker since he debuted as Spider-Man in 2016. Captain America: Civil War.
It may seem a little surreal, but audiences have been watching Holland on screen for almost a decade now, so hearing another person’s voice behind the mask, whether it’s in an animated project or a live-action project, will be a little unusual. put.
However, Marvel chose Hudson-Thames to voice Peter Parker. What if…? for a specific reason and return it for First year ultimately makes the most sense.
When can fans press play? First year for the first time on Disney+, they will at least be able to hear and see Peter Parker and have some insight into the character.
Marvel has always been extremely careful about who it plays in any of its projects, always making sure to cast the right person for the appropriate roles. Thames’ return for another project as a web slinger only proves that the studio has a lot of confidence in his voice acting abilities.
Spider-Man: Freshman Year currently does not have an official release date.