Insider Daniel Richtman(RPK) dropped a major casting news today on X, revealing that Florence Pugh is set to bring her fierce Thunderbolts character, Yelena Belova, into the mix for the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This casting move has fans losing their minds, as Daniel notes with the added thrill of a Dune reunion as Pugh teams up with Zendaya once again. Richtman’s post, was hyped up in anticipation from his previous teasers of announcing that he was going to deliver a huge casting bombshell, and he did indeed deliver. Coming hot off her roles in Thunderbolts, Pugh’s addition promises fresh dynamics in Peter Parker’s world, blending espionage vibes with web slinging action, alongside the Hulk and Punisher.
- Character Crossover Magic: Yelena’s sharp wit and combat skills could add a gritty edge to Spider-Man’s story, creating unexpected alliances or rivalries that keep viewers on their toes.
- Reunion Factor: Linking up with Zendaya for back-to-back projects like this and Dune Part 3 feels like a dream team-up, bringing that sci-fi chemistry into the superhero realm for some unforgettable scenes.
- Boost for the Franchise: This news injects much needed excitement into the MCU lineup, with fans already speculating on how it ties into larger arcs and draws in bigger crowds as we are going to have massive players how up
Final Thoughts
Spider-Man Brand New Day is going to be a film to go down in MCU history, at least it looks like this will be the case. Since, it has such an amazing cast/characters and not to mention the behind the scenes footage that has some of the best stills taken in the filming industry. We will see all of these characters in full glory on July 31, 2026
