Sony Pictures has released a new trailer forSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The animated film featuresShameik Mooreof Netflix’sThe Get Downas the voice of Miles Morales, the young African-American man who takes up the mantle of Spider-Man inBrian Michael Bendis' run of comics.Phil Lordwrote the screenplay for the film, which finds Morales discovering a multi-verse that features multiple Spider-Men, which is how we getJake Johnson’s Peter Parker. Additionally,Mahershala AliandBrian Tyree Henryvoice Aaron and Jefferson Davis, the latter of whom is Miles' father.
In the director’s chair is a trio of talented filmmakers:Peter Ramsey(Rise of the Guardians),Bob Perischetti(writer ofThe Little Prince), andRodney Rothman(writer of22 Jump Street). Lord andChristopher Millerare producing the film alongsideAvi Arad,Amy Pascal, andChristina Steinberg.
First and foremost, this thing looks absolutely stunning. The animation style is refreshing and unique, and it pops with lots of color and stuttered movement that evokes the comics panels off of which it’s based. But it also serves a purpose, as the exaggerated style drills down the idea of a multi-verse and further makesInto the Spider-Versestand out at a time when general audiences may be a little confused as to what Spider-Man is now, between the Marvel Studios-producedTom Hollandmovies and Sony’s own little Spider-Man universe that kicks off withVenom.
The story itself also looks delightful, as we see Peter Parker takes Miles Morales under his wing and essentially teaches him how to be Spider-Man. And then there’s that cameo at the end, which teases there are plenty more surprises in store.
Sony also announced the full voice cast, including the fact thatLiev Schreiberis playing the villain Kingpin,Hailee Steinfeldis Spider-Gwen,Luna Lauren-Valezis Miles' mother Rio, andLily Tomlinis Aunt May.See our breakdown of the trailer’s villainous reveals and powerful upgrades here.
Check out the newSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Versetrailer below. The film opens in theaters on December 14th.
Here’s the official synopsis forSpider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse:
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behindThe Lego Movieand21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind.Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verseintroduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.
