He didn't actually get to play a Filipino character onscreen until much, much later in his career. But in the comics, it's also the nickname that MJ gives Peter. Hes only in it for one scene, about 10 minutes in, but its another wonderful inclusion nonetheless. He tells Peter: "There's gotta be a BlackSpider-Manout there somewhere.". Singh: Considering that Holland said the script for "NWH" was being rewritten almost regularly, it wouldn't surprise me if they had to scrap some kind of larger plan to involve Eddie/Venom. And my bio will tell you that I'm a longtime Marvel Comics fan. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider His best friend's grandma had a sewing machine. Later in the movie, they arrest Happy Hogan and shoot at Peter after his first fight with Green Goblin. For months, there have been numerous rumors about Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfields incarnations of Spider-Man appearing in No Way Home. Later, he visits Aunt Mays grave, where hes joined by Happy, who doesnt recognize Peter. During the Symbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality miniseries, Ned steals a book of magic from Doctor Strange. And by portraying Ned Leeds, Jacob Batalon is showing other Filipinos out there that they fully belong in American pop culture as a main character rather than just a stereotypical supporting role. Sure, they're probably not translating for guests that are multiversal superheroes that does whatever a spider can, but you get the idea. r/MarvelTheories is THE place to drop your Marvel-related theories spanning all media types; from movies, television, books and comics! Rachel Bloom's musical CW series "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend" did it recently thanks to the show's romantic male lead Josh Chan (Vincent Rodriguez III), Father Brah (Rene Gube), and a number of Filipino guest stars including Lea Salonga, but that was on TV. Acuna: Peter asked Strange to cast a spell that would make everyone forget him just to save the multiverse from breaking. His father, Vincent Maguire, was a cook and sometimes a construction worker. Singh: In "NWH," there's a moment early on in which MJ pointedly corrected the Department of Damage Control (DODC) agent who was interrogating her. You can see her waving the sage around as she walks down the stairs, shortly before Peter realizes that Norman has been pretending to be a good guy the whole time. During the fight, Venom grabbed Harry's glider and leaped toward Spidey, intending to stab him. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. In "Homecoming," MJ didn't even have detention, but she sat in the classroom anyway because, as she told Coach Wilson, she likes to "sketch people in crisis.". Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). MJ is the one who picks up the box and looks at it as she, Peter, and Ned explore the room. To his surprise, the reformed Doc Ock who Hollands Peter saved earlier in the film stops him from escaping and snatches the cube back. It's a character Batalon has expressed interest in playing. This is my Headcanon- my friends too <3, Filipino here. The sticker references the popular meme of a dog being surrounded by flames and claiming that things are under control. Not only will the little kids watching these movies appreciate it one day, but the little kid that wasn't allowed to pretend to be Spider-Man back in the '90s appreciates it too. Mac had a large scar on his face and a scorpion tattoo and told Adrian that he had some beef with Spidey and would love to take down the web-slinger with some of his buddies on the outside. First of all, we learn Ned Leeds can conduct magic a la Doctor Strange. Later, Ned actually opens a portal that allows Doctor Strange to come through during the final fight. The second, meanwhile, could lead to the MCUs iteration of Eddie Brock being bonded with the symbiote and give us an MCU version of Venom, who might end up fighting Spider-Man. Neds grandma is the girl who sings the Spider-Man song in Tobeys movies. To my knowledge, no other major Hollywood movies have normalized Filipinos and their native language of Tagalog like this before. While he was brainwashed to commit crimes as the Hobgoblin, he also became the apprentice of a very famous Marvel magic user: Baron Mordo. Even with "Avengers: Endgame," they were able to figure out logistics and bring together a multitude of superhero characters for a big battle scene. NY 10036. Later in the movie, when Peter removes his mask and reveals to Doc Ock that he's Spider-Man, Otto smiles and calls him "brilliant but lazy," realizing the irony of his past assumptions of Peter. If you look at my headshot here on the site, you can tell that I'm a husky Filipino guy. However, now that Ned some Sorcerer Supreme-esque powers, we get another proper bit of Ned Leeds comic book canon. neds lola speaking tagalog with no subs & me laughing in a packed theater, only one understanding, is the only filipino Representation i ever needed #SpiderManDecember 17, 2021. In the new status quo, Mordo is the Sorcerer Supreme and Ned serves as his assistant. a news anchor saying that there were several injuries and at least one death. Ned Leeds in the comics is a very different figure than MCU Ned. This is your final warning: were about to cover the biggest spoilers in Spider-Man: No Way Home. Disney Plus show telling his counterpart that things just got out of hand. Ned and MJ are shown watching TV news coverage of the incident in a scene immediately At what point in his life did he learn how to sew and make a brand new suit by the end of the movie? For the most part, as Lola (who is played by Mary Rivera) speaks in Tagalog, Ned translates for everyone. It was a big relief as Ned is one of the purest characters in the MCU. In "NWH," he wears the accessory when he waits outside Happy's apartment building, hoping to get incriminating footage of Spider-Man. Singh: I think Favreau served his time in the MCU well. So the charges wont stand much to the delight of Peter, his Aunt May, and Happy Hogan. Peter uses a similar fight tactic against Goblin, latching on to the villain's upper body and punching his head with his fists. Press J to jump to the feed. Who owns Avengers Tower? And if he can be, so can we. Throughout her appearances in the MCU, Black Widow often did a move in which she jumped on her opponent and wrapped her legs around them while fighting. Seriously, youre going to want to see this moment in a theater before reading about it here. But the fact that his first scene in the MCU involved the Palpatine Lego and one of the last scenes of "NWH" showed Peter putting that Lego on a table in his new apartment had me worried. If we don't learn who bought the tower in the "Hawkeye" finale, I'm rioting. As a Fil-Am who's been obsessed with Spidey since I was a little kid, I can't even express how moved I was at that moment. One of the best surprises of the film was seeing Charlie Cox reprise his role as Matt Murdock three years after his "Daredevil" show was canceled on Netflix. Ned fools around with the Sling Ring while saying he wishes he could see his friend. The spell misfires and Doctor Strange accidentally opens up portals between parallel universes. Chances are, she believed the news that Spiderman is a killer. I have no idea and it's unclear if characters like MJ and Ned will appear in more Marvel movies after "NWH." Its all done in amusing fashion, with Venom constantly butting in with snide comments and humorous suggestions. However, after seeing how normal their lives are without him, he decides against telling them everything that went down. She was probably trying to make sure all the Spidey foes remained calm. An NCTJ-accredited journalist, Tom also writes reviews, analytical articles, opinion pieces, and interview-led features on the biggest franchises, actors, directors and other industry leaders. She told him that her name was Michelle Jones and she didn't go by Watson. Opens in new tab Opens in new tab Opens in new tab. talk to Tom Holland's Peter Parker on the rooftop and offer condolences. Even though Filipinos have been a part of American history since 1587, and part of Hollywood history since before the first studio was built, you would never know it based on the films and TV shows produced here. But the fact hes magical has not gone unnoticed by Strange. Tom Holland as Spider-Man in "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Represent a random forest model as an equation in a paper, Am I being scammed after paying almost $10,000 to a tree company not being able to withdraw my profit without paying a fee. Of course, his call to see Peter Parker ends up opening portals to Andrew Garfields Peter and Tobey Maguires Peter. Peter jumped up, dodging the attack and as a result, the glider impaled Norman, killing him. What Ive been wondering is And you use it for the gift of mankind.". Really its just comedy and to make us laugh, because when Andrew came through the portal with the spiderman suit ned's grandma freaked out but when Tobey Mordo informs Strange that the biggest threat to the MCU is actually Strange himself. During the Symbiote Spider-Man: Alien Reality miniseries, Ned steals a book of magic from Doctor Strange. Angry that these Filipino railway workers were "stealing their women," these execs and their fragile egos would put jokes about Asians in their scripts, like the ones about Asian men having small penises. What does this mean for Doctor Strange 2 and the rest of the MCU? It's also the college he attended after graduating from Midtown High. If you havent seen it yet, you wont want to read beyond this point. Clearly, he doesn't want them to know he's a fellow superhero, which is ironic as Spider-Man is another superpowered being who wishes to re-conceal his identity following Far From Home's events. Did they just drop that subplot or is that something that may be revisited in a fourth "Spider-Man" movie? Refusing to let another person die on his watch after what happened to Gwen in "The Amazing Spider-Man 2," he springs into action and catches her. Acuna: I have a few quibbles with that first end-credits scene. Ned Leeds is Peters best friend and his right-hand man when it comes to Spider-Mans heroics. In the scene, Neds Lola speaks to both Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguires Spider-Man in Tagalog without translation, and Jacob Batalons Ned translates. 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