To say that the MCU has made actors household names in a manner of a few years is an understatement. Being a part, no matter how small, of the MCU is a one-way ticket to superstardom and with his lovable role as Peter Parker’s best friend,Jacob Batalonhas become a name and face that we are all accustomed to seeing. The small sample of his acting that we have seen in his career so far is already making us excited to see him in the future. Whether it be in the MCU or in other genres of film, get ready to see more from the talented young actor.
Batalon has been active in the industry for a few years now, and at just 26 years old, already has an incredible filmography on his back. From young adult TV to horror and comedy, Batalon definitely knows how to show off his range as an actor. Now that Batalon has become a recognizable force in mainstream entertainment, let’s take a look at some of the best performances in his career so far.
7Every Day
A good filmography has a bit of everything in it. In 2018, Batalon was part of the cast of the romance dramaEvery Dayas the character James. Also included in the cast areSpider-Manco-star Angourie Rice, Justice Smith, and Debby Ryan. This film follows Rhiannon (Rice), a young teenage girl who falls in love with a ghost named A. Every day, A’s spirit ends up in a different body and the two are tasked with finding each other. Batalon’s character is one of the bodies that A inhabits.
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6Blood Fest
Also in 2018, Batalon dipped his feet into even more genres.Blood Festis ahorror comedy moviethat surrounds an epic horror movie festival that has fans of the genre ready for the fright of their life. However, the organizer of the event just might be the true horror they face. Batalon’s character, Krill, is part of the group needed to tackle the problem of the killer on the loose. Perfect for spooky season, you can check out this movie on Prime Video.
5Let It Snow
Time to gear up early for the holidays! While we are checking off some boxes, why not throw a holiday film in the mix? Batalon played the character Keon in the romantic comedy movieLet It Snowin 2019. The film takes place on a typical Christmas Eve in a small town until a big snowstorm hits. A group of young people are brought together, and they find their lives colliding in ways that they never could have imagined.
4Spider-Man: Far From Home
InSpider-Man: Far From Home, Batalon’s recurring role as Ned, Peter’s best friend, is taken to a whole new level in the franchise’s sophomore film. This movie follows Peter, Ned, MJ, and their class on a trip that is indeed far from home. While Peter is off fighting the Elementals as Spider-Man, we get to see more of Ned, his relationship with Peter, and his incredible presence in this franchise.
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3Reginald the Vampire
If you are looking for some of Batalon’s best work outside the MCU, how about starring in his own supernatural comedy series?Reginald the Vampireis a new show — one thatThe Hollywood Reportercalls “charming” — that is airing on Syfy. It follows the likely meeting of Reginald and Maurice. Maurice is set on giving Reginald the opportunity to change and improve his life. However, before he can do so, Reginald is killed. Maurice, well, faced with little to no options, decides to make Reginald a vampire. This is a fresh, new, and modern show on the classic vampire storyline that is bound to be great watch.
2Spider-Man: Homecoming
Spider-Man: Homecomingwas a massive showing for not just Tom Holland as the new Peter Parker, but also for Batalon’s role as Ned.Homecomingwas the MCU’s first glimpse into the personal life of Peter Parker and a huge part of that is his best friend. Batalon is the perfect sidekick for Holland’s Peter. He is incredibly hilarious, wholesome, lovable, and loyal. Any role in the MCU is a big deal and a tall order. However, Batalon does an absolutely incredible job making this character his own and after Homecoming, it was obvious that he was just getting started.
1Spider-Man: No Way Home
Spider-Man: No Way Homewas a cultural reset. There was something so special about this film and is easily one of the biggest highlights in Batalon’s acting career. In a cast full of massive names in theSpider-Manfranchise as well as an epic plot line to follow, Batalon’s role is able to shine in the sea of stars. Ned as a character goes through some major growth in this film, working hand in hand with Peters 1, 2, and 3 to help send the Multiverse villains back where they belong. And how can we forget that Ned now has"Doctor Strange" magic? Batalon’s comedic timing is on-point and his character isthe best sidekickfriend that any young hero could wish for.
