Key Takeaways
- Gwen Stacy might be added to Spider-Man 4 with Madelyn Cline rumored to play her.
- Gwen’s character could be altered to fit the established MCU relationships and storylines.
- The addition of Gwen in the MCU could offer new possibilities and create excitement among fans.
Spider-Man 4 might still be in the distance compared to other Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, but there’s already plenty of speculation about what the movie will be about and what new characters could be added to Marvel’s ongoing universe.
Considering the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home, Marvel could take the character in many different directions and how others might influence the story, including Gwen Stacy. Many fans want to see her, but adding her to Spider-Man 4 might result in her being different from what people expect.
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Who Is Gwen Stacy And Why Is She Rumored?
Gwen Stacy is a beloved character from the Spider-Man comics and has previously been shown as a love interest for Peter Parker. This could create an interesting storyline within this world given Tom Holland’s character has been paired with Zendaya’s MJ. Speculation began about the possibility of Gwen being added to Spider-Man 4 when The Cosmic Circus reported the working title is “Blue Oasis.” This is similar to a comic book series called Spider-Man: Blue, where Parker’s romance with Gwen was revisited. This happened when he was heading to college, and many believe she could now pop up to provide a romantic option for him in the MCU.
Rumors of Gwen’s involvement in this movie were also intensified when speculation that Madelyn Cline has joined the cast for Spider-Man 4 began to increase. Her potential involvement in the upcoming MCU movie led some fans to speculate that she would take on the role of Gwen and bring her to life within the MCU. However, some people have also suggested that Cline might end up playing Felicia Hardy/Black Cat instead.
Gwen’s also a character that non-comic book fans will be aware of. She was Spider-Man’s love interest in The Amazing Spider-Man movies, which featured Andrew Garfield in the lead role. Gwen was played by Emma Stone in that franchise, and she was heavily praised for her performances and the chemistry she had with Garfield, which led to some beautifully emotional scenes.
How The MCU Changes Mean Her Fate Will Be Different
Considering that this particular version of Spider-Man is already three movies deep, not including his appearances in other MCU projects, plenty of relationships and connections are already established. Marvel is unlikely to risk ruining the relationship between Peter and MJ within this universe because that wouldn’t paint the character as a hero. However, as a result of Spider-Man: No Way Home, MJ doesn’t actually remember Peter or their love, which is why this movie would be an interesting time to bring Gwen into the fold.
Instead of being someone Peter meets at university or in college, it’s likely that Marvel will introduce her in a different manner should she end up being part of the movie. Peter’s character is far beyond those awkward early romantic moments, especially after some of the huge Avengers adventures he’s been involved in. Gwen will have to be slightly different if she’s placed into this franchise at this later stage. However, that could be a positive as it will open up lots of possibilities for Marvel Studios in how they want to use Gwen moving forward.
How Might The MCU Change Gwen Stacy And Her Fate?
Marvel could introduce Gwen in any way they wish, but the most significant difference to the potential MCU version is the fact that she’s unlikely to become Peter’s girlfriend. Even though MJ will not remember Peter when this movie begins, it’s expected that they will eventually come back together; therefore, having Gwen as a romantic interest just as a twist until MJ remembers Peter seems like a pointless and potentially risky idea. Instead, she could be a friend or possibly the first person to learn of Peter’s Spider-Man identity this time. Marvel could also pull off a big twist and have Gwen involved with whatever villain they choose to go with for Spider-Man 4.
There is also the possibility that Marvel could open up the Multiverse again for Spider-Man 4 and have Emma Stone appear as Gwen again. Of course, she was killed in The Amazing Spider-Man universe, but the Multiverse could allow her to make a cameo appearance, which could be particularly interesting if Garfield’s version of Spider-Man is set to be part of the film once again, as it would stir up some serious emotion.
However Marvel chooses to pull it off, the idea of adding Gwen into this universe is something that many fans want to see, which would make it a popular decision. While it might be different from how she has previously been shown within this franchise, a fresh version of the character could end up producing fantastic results. Ultimately, adding a beloved character into Spider-Man 4 is always going to prove to be a popular decision with fans as it will get people talking and speculating ahead of time while enhancing the overall lore of the story.
Spider-Man
Spider-Man is one of the biggest names in entertainment today. The superhero first appeared in the Marvel comic Amazing Fantasy #15 before becoming a leading figure in the Marvel comic-book universe.
Spider-Man has also featured in numerous films and a plethora of video games, most notably Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man (2018) and Spider-Man: Miles Morales.