Spider-Man: Homecoming - 13 Biggest Rumours You Need To Know (July 4th)
9. Zendaya Coleman Might Actually Be Mary Jane Watson
Though she's currently listed as playing a new character called Michelle, Disney starlet Zendaya is actually going to be playing a far more recognisable Spider-Man character: either Mary Jane Watson, Gwen Stacy or Liz Allen.
That would of course represent an uncharacteristically progressive casting move by Marvel, but that isn't reason enough to believe it can't happen.
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Director Jon Watts is apparently using both Spider-Man Loves Mary Jane and Ultimate Spider-Man as reference points for his take on Spider-Man. What's the former without Mary Jane even appearing?
It's only logical that the character will appear (particularly as it would draw a firm distinction between this franchise and The Amazing Spider-Man movies), and Mary Jane in Peter Parker's school years is as much a key element as Uncle Ben's death.
Whether it turns out that Zendaya is actually playing her, or someone else on the cast list is secretly in the role remains to be seen, but we do know that Zendaya tested opposite Tom Holland, which could be seen as an indication.