Spider-Man: Homecoming Trailer Breakdown - 27 Things You Need To See

21. Ned Leeds

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Marvel Studios

Here we get Peter looking like a lovesick puppy, staring at Liz in a way that doesn't become creepy at all, and accompanied by his best friend Ned Leeds (played by Jacob Batalan).

Although Leeds is a character from the comics, he's typically older than Peter, working at the Daily Bugle and eventually with him, but not together as best buds at school.

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NCTJ-qualified journalist. Most definitely not a racing driver. Drink too much tea; eat too much peanut butter; watch too much TV. Sadly only the latter paying off so far. A mix of wise-old man in a young man's body with a child-like wonder about him and a great otherworldly sensibility.