Oscar-winning composerMichael Giacchino, whose work ranges fromUptoStar TrektoMission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, officially entered the Marvel Studios fray last fall withDoctor Strange, and he continues his tenure this summer withSpider-Man: Homecoming. As the score is usually one of the last pieces added to a film, Giacchino is now fully in the recording stages for theJon Watts-directed reboot, and he’s shared a tantalizing taste of what fans can expect…maybe.
In a new video posted on Twitter, we see Giacchino conducting his full orchestra in a new variation on the classicSpider-Mantheme song. It’s soaring and bombastic, but it’s unclear if this is actually in the movie or if Giacchino’s just having some fun. The closestSam Raimi’s films ever came to including the iconic Spider-Man theme song—which first arrived in the 1967 cartoon adaptation of the Marvel Comics character—was a brief glimpse at a street performer, andMarc Webb’s two reboots didn’t touch it (although somehow “Itsy Bitsy Spider” was acceptable). It’s kind of a cheesy tune, but Marvel Studios is clearlyveryhappy to have its hands on the character in this Sony/Marvel co-production, so it’s possible they’re going all-out with this.
Coming off a last-minute replacement score forRogue One, Giacchino is characteristically busy. He just completed the score forWar for the Planet of the Apesand has begun collaborating withBrad Birdfor Pixar’sThe Incredibles 2. He also has the untitledJurassic Worldsequel and Illumination Entertainment’s animatedHow the Grinch Stole Christmason tap. But first up isSpider-Man: Homecomingon July 7th.
Here’s the official synopsis forSpider-Man: Homecoming:
A young Peter Parker/Spider-Man (Tom Holland), who made his sensational debut in Captain America: Civil War, begins to navigate his newfound identity as the web-slinging super hero in Spider-Man: Homecoming. Thrilled by his experience with the Avengers, Peter returns home, where he lives with his Aunt May (Marisa Tomei), under the watchful eye of his new mentor Tony Stark (Robert Downey, Jr.). Peter tries to fall back into his normal daily routine – distracted by thoughts of proving himself to be more than just your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man – but when the Vulture (Michael Keaton) emerges as a new villain, everything that Peter holds most important will be threatened.
