Forget Zendaya’s MJ, I’m convinced it’s time for Black Cat in the MCU Spider-Man 4

Zendaya’s MJ has had her time to shine in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and I believe that Black Cat would be the ideal character to take over as Peter Parker’s love interest in Spider-Man 4. MJ grew up on Tom Holland’s Spider-Man trilogy. The character began as a more closed person in Spider-Man: HomecomingEventually opening up to Holland’s Peter Parker and Jacob Batalon’s Ned Leeds over the years. in 2021 Spider-Man: No Way HomeThe trio became indispensable, with Both Ned and MJ know about Peter’s secret and helping Spider-Man deal with multiverse villains.

Zendaya’s MJ and Holland’s Peter Parker developed a sweet romance during this time. Spider-Man: Homecoming Something stirred between the two at the end. Then Spider-Man: Far From Home was all about Peter trying to be with MJ and his life as Spider-Man in the process. This is a trait that I think is essential for Spider-Man stories, showing how the hero balances his secret and public life. All Spider-Man movies have had a version of it, and still do Spider-Man: No Way Home featured the couple together for the most part, Spider-Man 4 Could go in a different direction.

Spider-Man: No Way Home sets up the opportunity for a new love interest

Zendaya’s MJ may be sidelined for a moment

If there’s ever a time to explore a different love interest for Peter Parker again in the MCU, it’s now. Spider-Man 4s story may include MJ in a minor role, teasing A possible rekindling of her romance with Peter down the lineBut the way things are now in the MCU, I’d even prefer it if Zendaya’s MJ wasn’t present. She’s a great character, though Spider-Man: No Way Home‘s ending set a new status quo for the franchise that I believe wouldn’t be as impressive if MJ played a big role in Spider-Man 4.

At the end of Holland’s last Spider-Man movie, Peter had to make a huge sacrifice. The only way for the hero to send all the multiverse characters that are about to come crashing into the MCU back to their universes is to ask Doctor Strange to use a spell that would make everyone forget who he is. I thought the decision was heartbreaking, though It was the kind of sacrifice that Spider-Man is all aboutHe gave his happiness in vain, if it means saving the world. Then, Peter would go on to make an even more heartbreaking choice.

When he tells Ned and MJ that Doctor Strange’s spell is the only way for him to prevent the multiverse characters from coming to Earth-616, Peter promises MJ that he will tell her everything and make her remember him. I fully expected that to be the case, with her possibly not believing that he was the lead-up to Spider-Man 4With Holland’s character trying to convince her of their past connection. However, the actual scene was shockingly sad, with Peter didn’t tell MJ about their past after she forgot who he wasAnd so they went their separate ways.

I think Black Cat makes the most sense for Spider-Man 4

Felicia Hardy is perfect for Peter Parker’s current storyline

Although I was shocked by Peter’s decision, it also made perfect sense for the character to take this path Spider-Man: No Way Home. The reason he chose not to tell MJ about their past after repeating how he would tell her several times and entering the store she worked in their intention to do is quite sweet. When I see a band-aid on MJ’s forehead, Peter was reminded of all the danger he put her through due to being Spider-ManAnd that’s why he gave up the love of his life to watch her.

I don’t think it would make sense for Spider-Man 4 Going back to the storyline, and rightly so, I hope the movie gives Peter Parker a new love interest. Enter Black Cat, who I’m convinced is the ideal candidate to replace Zendaya’s MJ. With no loved ones and living alone in a small apartment, Peter should spend more time as Spider-Man. Black cat is perfect for this setup. Unlike MJ, Felicia Hardy leads the same dangerous life as Spider-ManPut the two on the same page, as they could live double lives together.

I want to see Sidney Sweeney play the MCU’s Black Cat

The actress already has superhero movie experience

Sidney Sweeney became the leading fans to play Black Cat in the MCU. So far, no official comments have been made about the actress joining Spider-Man 4 Or be cast as Felicia Hardy. That said, I would like to see it happen. Like Zendaya and Holland, Sweeney has been one of the most popular rising stars in Hollywood in recent years. The actress even shares the screen with Zendaya in HBO Euphoria. The drama series shows Sweeney’s range, with the actress making Cassie Howard a complex character who can be sweet and charming, but also violent and volatile.

Sweeney also has experience with a superhero franchise — and a Spider-Man-related one. The actress played Julia Cornwall in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe Madam Webb. Her character was a lovable one who would develop spider powers in the future, which was teased at the end of Madam WebbWith Sweeney donning a Spider-Woman costume. However, because of the movie’s box office failure, a sequel is very unlikely. I think Sweeney could be perfect for Black Cut In Spider-Man 4Use her dramatic acting skills, charisma and superhero movie experience to deliver a well-rounded version of Felicia Hardy in live-action.

Despite the popularity of Sweeney’s name when it comes to Black Cat in live-action, The actress has never commented on playing Felicia Hardy. However, speaking to ComicBook.comSweeney talked about a possible role in a future Spider-Man movie. The actress said it would be cool to play Madam Webb’s Julia Cornwall opposite Zendaya’s MJ in a Spider-Man film. Although I can’t see this crossover ever happening, Sweeney playing Black Cat in the MCU Spider-Man 4 Could lead to a return in future movies of the hero, which could culminate in a meeting between her and Zendaya’s MJ.

Will Black Cat appear in the MCU’s Spider-Man 4?

A casting report could complicate Felicia’s MCU debut

Spider-Man 4 is perfectly set to include either Black Cat or another character as Peter’s new love interest. Now that he has finished high school, I can also see Gwen Stacy coming into his lifeMeeting Peter for the first time in college, as happened in the comics. However, I fear that none of them will serve as his love interest in the MCU movie, as a Spider-Man 4 Casting report complicates things.

According to Term, Zendaya works out a deal to get back in Spider-Man 4. No details have been revealed about what kind of role MJ might play in the movie, but the report said that Zendaya and Holland are involved in Spider-Man 4s development process. As such, I have a hard time believing that if Zendaya were to come back to the MCU, MJ would only have a minor role. Sadly, it seems like Maine wants a street-level story that introduces Black Cat as Peter’s new love interest in Spider-Man 4 Could not become a reality.

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