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O what a tangled web: unweaving the weirdest fan rumours surrounding Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Will X-Men’s Jean Grey be in the fourth Marvel Spidey film? What about Spider-Girl? Which Hulk will we see? Who is the real villain? And is Marvel fuelling the internet’s frenzied rumour machine on purpose?
TL;DR
- Marvel trailers increasingly tease plot elements and potential cameos, leading to fan-driven conspiracy theories.
- The trailers for 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' are intentionally vague, depicting a mysterious metamorphosis, body-swapping, and the Hulk's presence.
- Fans are speculating about the involvement of various characters, including potential versions of Jean Grey, Spider-Girl, and different iterations of the Hulk.
- The film's plot is described as a mystery, with even Spider-Man unsure of what's happening, prompting comparisons to a detective movie.
- Marvel's past practices, like the reveals in 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' have trained audiences to be suspicious of trailer content.
- The identity of the main villain remains unknown, with numerous obscure comic book characters being theorized.