Photo: Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Udo Salters/Patrick McMullan via Getty ImagesSydney Sweeneyis officially stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The 24-year-oldEuphoriaactress has joined the cast for the Spider-Man spinoffMadame Web, according toDeadline. She will star oppositeDakota Johnson, who was tapped to take on the title role last month. It has not been revealed who Sweeney will play in the film.Sweeney confirmed the news on Wednesday, sharing an article about the starring role onInstagram. She simply captioned the post a spider emoji. When Johnson, 32, was cast in the upcoming film, she made a similar announcement on herInstagramalong with a spider web emoji.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The film is centered on Madame Web, a mutant who has psychic sensory powers that allow her to predict the future of other superheroes in the universe.Web will be the first female superhero in the Sony Pictures' MCU, according toDeadline.In the comic books, Web is a blind, elderly woman who suffers from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder that forces her to use a life support system. She guides others rather than risking her own life in conflict.S.J. Clarkson, the writer and director ofJessica JonesandThe Defenders, is set to direct the project with Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless writing the script.Sony is developing the film following thesuccess ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, which unseatedAvataras third-highest grossing film at the domestic box office.In addition toMadame Web,Sony is expanding the Spider-Verse to include films starring Venom, Morbius and Kraven,Varietyreports.Madame Webwould also markJohnson’s first major franchise sinceFifty Shades of Grey.Most recently, she starred in the critically acclaimedThe Lost Daughterand Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winnerCha Cha Real Smooth.Meanwhile, Sweeney recently starred inEuphoria,TheWhite Lotusand is set to appear in the upcoming film,National Anthem.
Photo: Matt Baron/Shutterstock; Udo Salters/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images
Sydney Sweeneyis officially stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The 24-year-oldEuphoriaactress has joined the cast for the Spider-Man spinoffMadame Web, according toDeadline. She will star oppositeDakota Johnson, who was tapped to take on the title role last month. It has not been revealed who Sweeney will play in the film.Sweeney confirmed the news on Wednesday, sharing an article about the starring role onInstagram. She simply captioned the post a spider emoji. When Johnson, 32, was cast in the upcoming film, she made a similar announcement on herInstagramalong with a spider web emoji.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.The film is centered on Madame Web, a mutant who has psychic sensory powers that allow her to predict the future of other superheroes in the universe.Web will be the first female superhero in the Sony Pictures' MCU, according toDeadline.In the comic books, Web is a blind, elderly woman who suffers from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder that forces her to use a life support system. She guides others rather than risking her own life in conflict.S.J. Clarkson, the writer and director ofJessica JonesandThe Defenders, is set to direct the project with Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless writing the script.Sony is developing the film following thesuccess ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, which unseatedAvataras third-highest grossing film at the domestic box office.In addition toMadame Web,Sony is expanding the Spider-Verse to include films starring Venom, Morbius and Kraven,Varietyreports.Madame Webwould also markJohnson’s first major franchise sinceFifty Shades of Grey.Most recently, she starred in the critically acclaimedThe Lost Daughterand Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winnerCha Cha Real Smooth.Meanwhile, Sweeney recently starred inEuphoria,TheWhite Lotusand is set to appear in the upcoming film,National Anthem.
Sydney Sweeneyis officially stepping into the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
The 24-year-oldEuphoriaactress has joined the cast for the Spider-Man spinoffMadame Web, according toDeadline. She will star oppositeDakota Johnson, who was tapped to take on the title role last month. It has not been revealed who Sweeney will play in the film.
Sweeney confirmed the news on Wednesday, sharing an article about the starring role onInstagram. She simply captioned the post a spider emoji. When Johnson, 32, was cast in the upcoming film, she made a similar announcement on herInstagramalong with a spider web emoji.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
The film is centered on Madame Web, a mutant who has psychic sensory powers that allow her to predict the future of other superheroes in the universe.
Web will be the first female superhero in the Sony Pictures' MCU, according toDeadline.
In the comic books, Web is a blind, elderly woman who suffers from myasthenia gravis, an autoimmune disorder that forces her to use a life support system. She guides others rather than risking her own life in conflict.
S.J. Clarkson, the writer and director ofJessica JonesandThe Defenders, is set to direct the project with Matt Sazama and Burk Sharpless writing the script.
Sony is developing the film following thesuccess ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, which unseatedAvataras third-highest grossing film at the domestic box office.
In addition toMadame Web,Sony is expanding the Spider-Verse to include films starring Venom, Morbius and Kraven,Varietyreports.
Madame Webwould also markJohnson’s first major franchise sinceFifty Shades of Grey.Most recently, she starred in the critically acclaimedThe Lost Daughterand Sundance Film Festival Audience Award winnerCha Cha Real Smooth.
Meanwhile, Sweeney recently starred inEuphoria,TheWhite Lotusand is set to appear in the upcoming film,National Anthem.
source: people.com
