Black Panther actor Daniel Kaluuya has broken his silence on his new animated Spider-Man hero role as Hobie Brown aka Spider-Punk in Spider-Verse 2.

The Love Triangle Plot Point

Producer Amy Pascal has confirmed that Spider-Punk will be involved in a love triangle plot point between Miles Morales, Gwen Stacy, and Hobie Brown since the latter two have history.

Kaluuya’s Excitement For The Role

In an interview with Empire Magazine, Kaluuya expressed his excitement in voicing Spider-Punk. He revealed that he was “gassed” upon learning that he’s joining the Marvel sequel, noting his excitement in voicing “a wicked character that sounds exactly like [him].”

Authenticity Of The Character

Kaluuya shared that lending his voice to Spider-Punk was a chance for him to channel himself due to his Camden roots. He also mentioned that the filmmakers wanted him to speak like himself, giving the character an authentic feel.

Spider-Punk’s Role In The Sequel

Aside from the love triangle plot point, Spider-Punk appears to be part of the Spider Society that Oscar Isaac’s Miguel O’Hara assembled to protect the Multiverse. He could be a key member of the group, and there’s a possibility that Miguel trusts him more than Miles Morales. This could create a riff between Miles and Hobie Brown, presenting more challenges for the sequel’s titular protagonist.

Fans can catch Daniel Kaluuya’s performance as Spider-Punk when Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse premieres in theaters on June 2.