Donald Glover Reflects on Spider-Man Cameo and Potential Future in the Spider-Verse

Actor Donald Glover, known for his roles in music, comedy, and film, recently discussed his involvement in the Spider-Man franchise and his potential future in the Spider-Verse.

Glover has a long history with Spider-Man, including a notable online campaign to audition for the role in Marc Webb‘s The Amazing Spider-Man. While he did not secure the role, he went on to voice Miles Morales’ uncle, Aaron Davis (a.k.a. Prowler), in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel Last year. Despite his connection to the Spider-Verse, Glover admitted that he is likely too old to play Spider-Man himself.

During a conversation with his Mr. & Mrs. Smith co-star, Maya Erskine, Glover entertained the idea that his cameo in Across the Spider-Verse might have been “Sony‘s way of apologizing for not casting [him] as Spider-Man.”

Glover chuckled and responded, “No! I don’t think they even thought about it. There’s definitely going to be like a Miles Morales live-action eventually, and I think they’re probably more concerned with me being Prowler in that or something like that. I’m too old to be Spider-Man now.”

Glover’s cameo in Across the Spider-Verse marked a full-circle moment for the actor. He previously voiced Miles Morales in the Ultimate Spider-Man animated series, and Miles’ co-creator, Brian Michael Bendis, has revealed that he drew inspiration from a scene in the TV show Community where Glover’s character wears Spider-Man pajamas.

While Glover awaits future opportunities in the Spider-Verse, he remains busy with his role in the Amazon Prime Video series Mr. & Mrs. Smith, alongside Maya Erskine. Additionally, Glover and his brother Stephen Glover are collaborating on a new project, building excitement amongst fans for their upcoming endeavors.