The sight of multiple Spider-people coming together in a single shot was an exhilarating rarity in the first installment of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse. Miles Morales, Spider-Gwen, Peter B. Parker, Spider-Man Noir, Spider-Ham, and Peni Parker all coexisting was a treat for fans. Now, the sequel, Across The Spider-Verse, takes that excitement to new heights as Miles embarks on a thrilling adventure, leaping across various universes.
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What awaits Miles in his journey? He finds himself in Nueva York, where the grumpiest Spider-Man from the multiverse, Miguel O’Hara, has assembled an extensive crew of Spider-people known as the Spider Society at his headquarters. This scene is so captivating that it’s bound to make you reach for the pause button when watching at home. The screen is brimming with a multitude of Spider-folk, and it will take months to fully absorb all the details.
The creative team behind the film has recently shed light on the number of characters involved in the scene. Surprisingly, it exceeds expectations, yet there were still characters they wished to include but couldn’t, resulting in a missed opportunity that would have delighted fans and evoked memories of The Lego Movie.
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Spider-Hand?!
In an interview with Empire Magazine, Justin K. Thompson, one of the three directors of Across The Spider-Verse, shared that there were more than 600 different iterations of Spider-characters featured in the scene.
If we consider the entire sequence, there are approximately 630 different spiders. Initially, I proposed having a Peter Parkedcar, resembling a Hanna Barbera cartoon, Thompson revealed.
Joaquim Dos Santos, Thompson’s co-director alongside Kemp Powers, added:
“We even considered introducing one of the Toy-Biz Spider-Man toys, who would have a gigantic kid’s hand that would appear off-screen to hold him,” Dos Santos explained. “While we wanted Spider Society to have humorous elements like Bag-Man, when Miles arrived, we wanted the audience to be in awe of this place. It had to evoke a cool and emotional response.”
Across the Spider-Verse is currently captivating audiences in theaters. Below, you can find our interview with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the talented writers behind Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Sequel
What is the sequel to Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse called?
The sequel to Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is called Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.
What can we expect from Across The Spider-Verse?
Across The Spider-Verse takes the excitement of the first film to new heights as Miles Morales embarks on a thrilling adventure, jumping across different universes and encountering various Spider-people.
Will there be a gathering of Spider-people in the sequel?
Yes, in Across The Spider-Verse, Miles Morales ends up in Nueva York, where Miguel O’Hara has assembled a massive crew of Spider-people called Spider Society. This scene showcases an extensive ensemble of Spider-folk.
Were there any missed surprises or meta moments in the sequel?
Yes, there were missed surprises in Across The Spider-Verse. The creative team had plans to include a character reminiscent of The Lego Movie and various other iterations of Spider-characters, but they were ultimately not included in the final product.
How many different Spider-characters are featured in the Spider Society scene?
There are over 600 different iterations of Spider-characters in the Spider Society scene of Across The Spider-Verse. The scene is packed with a multitude of Spider-folk, creating a visually captivating experience.
More about Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse – Sequel
- Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse – IMDb page for the first Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse movie.
- Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse – IMDb page for the sequel Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.
- Empire Magazine – Official website of Empire Magazine, where the interview with the directors was featured.
- [Phil Lord and Christopher Miller Interview](insert interview link) – Interview with Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the writers of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.
