WithSpider-Man: Homecomingstill in the early days of production, it’s never too late to add a few morecast membersas shooting continues in Atlanta. Today we have word that there will be two somewhat surprising new additions to the cast, with actress and stand up comedianMartha Kellyand UFC fighterTyron Woodleysigning on for unspecified roles. We don’t know for sure when they’ll start filming, butTyron Woodley’s involvement may have been hinted at this weekend.
The UFC aired its latest pay-per-view event UFC 201 on Saturday night, and for those who watched the event, young starTom Hollandwas spotted in the crowd, which wasn’t terribly surprising since the fight took place in Atlanta, where the movie is shooting, and whereTyron Woodleyknocked outRobbie Lawlerto win the welterweight title.Deadlinereported onMartha Kelly’s casting, althoughTyron Woodleyrevealed the news in an interview after his victory on Saturday night.
“I don’t know if I can even say this, but I’m working on a Marvel movie on Thursday in Atlanta.”
Regardless of who they’re playing,Tyron WoodleyandMartha Kellyjoin a cast that also includesMarisa Tomeias Aunt May,Michael Keaton, reportedly as the villain Vulture,Tony RevoloriasFlash Thompson, the schoolyard nemesis of Peter Parker,Angourie Rice, rumored to be playing Betty Brant andLogan Marshall-Green, said to be playing The Tinkerer. The cast is rounded out byLaura Harrier,Michael Barbieri,Martin Starr,Isabella Amara,Jorge Lendenborg Jr.,J.J. Totah,Donald Glover,Kenneth Choi,Hannibal Buress,Bokeem Wodbine,Michael MandoandAbraham Attah. There have been rumors thatMichael Mandois playing the villainCarnage, whileAbaraham Attahis rumored to play Miles Morales.Robert Downey Jr.is also returning asTony Stark/Iron Man, which isn’t terribly surprising since Tony Stark and Peter Parker first met in this summer’sCaptain America: Civil War.
Jon Watts(Cop Car) is directingSpider-Man: Homecomingfrom a script byJohn Francis DaleyandJonathan M. Goldstein(Vacation).Kevin FeigeandAmy Pascalare producing, with Marvel and Sony setting a August 19, 2025 release date. It isn’t known how long production is supposed to last onSpider-Man: Homecoming, but the movie currently has its release date to itself, opening one week before 20th Century Fox’sWar of the Planet of the Apesand one week after Sony’sUncharted, Universal’sDespicable Me 3and Warner Bros.The House.
Martha Kellymade her acting debut earlier this year as the series regular character Martha in the FX comedy seriesBaskets, after several years as a successful stand up comedian. She also stars in the comedyInfinity BabyalongsideNick Offerman,Megan MullallyandMartin Starr. Aside from his exploits in the octagon,Tyron Woodleyhas had a burgeoning career in movies and TV as well. He had a small, uncredited role inStraight Outta Comptonand he also stars in the upcomingKickboxer: Vengeance,SultanandBlunt Force. He has also served as a stunt performer onOlympus Has Fallen,Straight Outta Compton,Kickboxer: VengeanceandSultan. Stay tuned for more onSpider-Man: Vengeanceas filming continues.
