Hudson Thames, the American actor and musician, recently shared his initial worries about Marvel’s upcoming series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
During an interview, the What If...? actor revealed his early doubts about the TV show.
"I thought it was awesome. I mean, my biggest fear was that it was gonna be annoying and woke, and it wasn’t," he said. "I was like, ‘Yes, this is great, it’s so well written,’ like it feels real."
The A-List star explained to Collider, "I’m the oldest of five boys, so I feel like I kind of know what’s happening in their lives and in high school, and it felt like it was doing that justice."
It's important to note that, 'Woke' is a blanket term for those who are actively aware and considerate of social justice issues such as those regarding race and gender.
The word has also become a derogatory label used by those who detest diverse and inclusive media.
The upcoming saga introduces a parallel storyline with, a surprising twist.
Norman Osborn, the alter ego of Spider-Man’s archenemy, the Green Goblin, teams up with Peter Parker instead of Tony Stark, who traditionally played the role of mentor for teen boy in Marvel animations.
In addition to Thames, the show includes Colman Domingo, Kari Wahlgren, Hugh Dancy, Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio.
The 10-episode series is slated for release on January 29, 2025 on Disney+
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