UPDATE: Marisa Tomei Joins The Cast Of Marvel's SPIDER-MAN As 'Aunt May'

UPDATE: Marisa Tomei Joins The Cast Of Marvel's SPIDER-MAN As 'Aunt May'

Following the news that Tom Holland will play Spider-Man, it's been revealed today that Marvel and Sony have chosen Marisa Tomei to play Peter Parker's Aunt May, which is interesting.

By JoshWilding - Jul 08, 2015 11:07 AM EST
Filed Under: Homecoming
Source: Variety
Variety reports that Marvel and Sony have chosen Marisa Tomei to play Peter Parker's Aunt May in Spider-Man. While the deal isn't in place just yet, it definitely sounds like it will happen, and this is a very interesting and unexpected decision. At first glace, it seems like she's too young to play the character, but bear in mind that Tom Holland's Spidey will be around 15 or 16, and Tomei is 50.

There are obviously no details about what kind of role she'll play in the movie at this point, but the site has an interesting update on what's happening behind the scenes. Marvel and Sony are apparently looking for a writer to work alongside director Jon Watts, but are currently looking to prioritise finding a cast they can sign up for multiple movies before production starts next year. Tomei isn't expected to show up in Captain America: Civil War, but Holland still is. What do you guys think about this casting decision? As always, let us know your thoughts in the usual place!

UPDATE: Here's an interesting addition to the story. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that, "Contrary to other reporters, THR hears that Tomei's Aunt May may be making her first appearance in Marvel and Disney's Captain America: Civil War. Holland's Peter Parker is also expected to cameo that in the 2016 film." It'll be fun to see how that ends up playing out...
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Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/8/2015, 11:08 AM
Marisa Tomei, yes! Talented and gorgeous as [frick], just getting better with age :)
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/8/2015, 11:09 AM
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/8/2015, 11:09 AM
This is awesome!!

Love this casting, she's amazing
Ghostyy
Ghostyy - 7/8/2015, 11:10 AM
Awesome casting.
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 7/8/2015, 11:10 AM
SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 7/8/2015, 11:10 AM
GET HYPED
DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/8/2015, 11:11 AM
Can't wait for this

Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/8/2015, 11:11 AM
@DrKinsolving Tony Stark definitely going to hit on Aunt May. poor peter.
TheManFromMars
TheManFromMars - 7/8/2015, 11:12 AM
Alright then!
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/8/2015, 11:12 AM
@RobinHood Haha, I respect multiple uses of that gif.
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 7/8/2015, 11:13 AM
Can't argue with the talent. Would've preferred someone older or, at least older looking. Still trying to fathom Spidey being in the MCU

DrKinsolving
DrKinsolving - 7/8/2015, 11:14 AM
This movie is gonna pull on the heart strings

Marisa Tomei is awesome
MrCBM56
MrCBM56 - 7/8/2015, 11:14 AM
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Klone
Klone - 7/8/2015, 11:15 AM
@MrCBM

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SauronsBANE
SauronsBANE - 7/8/2015, 11:16 AM
You have been summoned, Klone!

Pasto
Pasto - 7/8/2015, 11:16 AM
This is the first questionable casting decision from Marvel if you ask me.
Pasto
Pasto - 7/8/2015, 11:17 AM
Now I'm curious, were Peter's parents a "16 and pregnant" situation?
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 7/8/2015, 11:17 AM
Nice. My Cousin Vinny is the 3rd best legal movie ever made.
TronVin
TronVin - 7/8/2015, 11:17 AM
We have a hot Martha Kent so now we needed a hot Aunt May.
Pasto
Pasto - 7/8/2015, 11:18 AM
I mean I don't have a problem with it, but it makes little to no sense to me.
blackandyellow
blackandyellow - 7/8/2015, 11:18 AM
Marvel was kinda stuck here. It's practically impossible to find a better actress for Aunt May than Sally Field. God, Sony wasted the [frick] out of her.
TronVin
TronVin - 7/8/2015, 11:20 AM
@blackandyellow

Sony wasted the hell out of everyone. Emma Stone was the perfect MJ. She had that voice. Sony than said "Nope she's Gwen Stacy."
Reasonnnn
Reasonnnn - 7/8/2015, 11:20 AM
@blackandyellow Rosemary Harris >>>>>

@TronVin The "war" continues!
ThedamnBatman
ThedamnBatman - 7/8/2015, 11:21 AM
This casting tells me a lot about the direction they wanna head with Spider-Man, and I'm very optimistic so far, NOW LETS SEE THE SUIT!!!
Pasto
Pasto - 7/8/2015, 11:21 AM
If Glenn Close hadn't been casted in GOTG, she could've played Aunt May.
ALegendaryPanda
ALegendaryPanda - 7/8/2015, 11:22 AM
Wannabe
Wannabe - 7/8/2015, 11:22 AM
I thought this was a troll article.
YeezusWept
YeezusWept - 7/8/2015, 11:22 AM
That's what I love about these Aunt Mays. I get older, they get younger.

OptimusPrime114
OptimusPrime114 - 7/8/2015, 11:23 AM
@DarkCrusader No. I'm sure that Richard and Mary Parker had little Peter when they were in their 20s. Speaking of Richard and Mary, do you think they'll have been former S.H.I.E.L.D. agents, like in the comics?
BlackStar25
BlackStar25 - 7/8/2015, 11:23 AM
Youngest looking Aunt May ever.
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