Mary Jane Parker is taking on a new, somewhat familiar role. Spider-Man’s better half has always had aspirations of becoming a Hollywood star. It seems she finally landed a role as a character she understands and can connect to more than pretty much anyone else: Spider-Man.
In The Amazing Mary Jane, Mary Jane has landed a starring role in a Hollywood biopic on the villainous Mysterio. But, there’s a lot going on with the production as Mysterio is disguised as the film’s lead actor/director Cage McKnight, while the Savage Six, led by Vulture, wants to disrupt filming. If that wasn’t enough the actor playing Spider-Man is tired of the film’s unsafe production.
In The Amazing Mary Jane #4 written by Leah Williams with art by Carlos E. Gomez, the actor playing Spider-Man in Mysterio’s production rips off his Spider-Man suit and quits the production. After the attacks by the Savage Six, the actor justifiably thinks the set is cursed. To be fair the entire production has been a giant mess - between budget issues and supervillain attacks. He tells Mary Jane “you’re delusional enough to think this movie could actually be any good.” Mysterio steps in and tells the actor he would have ended his involvement with the film based on how he talked to Mary Jane at that moment if he didn’t just quit. After the actor threatens to call his guild rep unless he can keep his full advance on his salary, Mysterio promptly throws cash at him and tells him to get off the set.
The production crew immediately identify they need a new Spider-Man actor. Mysterio asks if reshoots are the best way to go, but the limited budget prevents that scenario. Mary Jane steps up and tells Mysterio he’ll have to “make do with some heavy editing,” before saying she’ll take the part. MJ as Spider-Man? Well, we’ve recently seen her grace Marvel Comics covers as Venom and Carnage, so it’s not too much of a stretch to imagine, especially in a film role.
It remains to be seen how Mysterio will edit the film to make Mary Jane fit in for the final scenes, but MJ’s suggestion will seemingly keep the film on time and on budget. Mary Jane is used to saving the day and could use a win considering her past treatment in some comics. Plus, she knows more about Spider-Man than anyone else on production. So, her taking on another role is the perfect solution - heavy editing be damned. Mary Jane will seemingly take on the role of Spider-Man.
Previews for The Amazing Mary Jane #4 below (H/T Bleeding Cool)
- AMAZING MARY JANE #4 Written by Leah Williams Art by Carlos C. Gomez Colors by Carlos Lopez Letters by VC’s Joe Caramagna Cover Art by Humberto Ramos What happened to “Spider-Man”? Despite the SAVAGE SIX’S ongoing assaults, the show goes on! With a little help from some amazing friends. MARY JANE and MYSTERIO are bonding under battlefield filming conditions, but their Spider-Man can’t take it! Where did he go? And WHO could POSSIBLY replace him?! And how will THEY feel about Team MJ-STERIO? In comic shops this Wednesday! January 8th, 2020.
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