Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse Star Hasn't Recorded His Lines Yet

Jharrel Jerome, star of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, has confirmed that production on the highly anticipated third film, Beyond the Spider-Verse, hasn't even begun. He revealed in an interview with Decider that he hasn't yet recorded any lines, and that several aspects of the film are still "being figured out."

This news comes as little surprise to many, considering the five-year gap between the first and second films.

"No, I wish," Jerome responded when asked if production had commenced. "We haven’t started up yet. A lot of things are being figured out, but good things."

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While Jerome's role in the second film was relatively small, his character is poised to become a central antagonist in the third installment. Spoiler alert for Across the Spider-Verse's ending: Jerome portrays Miles G. Morales from Earth-42, who emerges at the film's conclusion not as Spider-Man, but as the Prowler.

In this alternate reality, the radioactive spider bite intended for Miles instead bit Peter Parker, altering the course of both their lives. Following Peter Parker's death, this universe fell under the control of supervillains, leading Miles G. Morales down a darker path.

The narrative of how this villainous Miles intersects with the main protagonist's journey will likely unfold in Beyond the Spider-Verse. However, fans should anticipate a considerable wait, with Deadline suggesting a 2026 release at the earliest, or potentially as late as 2028 if the previous film's release schedule is maintained.