Actor-singer Shameik Moore has voiced the role of the beloved Spider-Man character, Miles Morales, in the 2018 film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and its sequel, Across the Spider-Verse. And the actor has offered a profound insight into the character’s enduring impact. Miles Morales, the Afro-Latino teenage boy bestowed with Spider-Man powers, has become an iconic character throughout his appearances in comics, animated shows, games, and the Spider-Verse film series.
Though the character serves as a means for many to relate to a superhero, Moore has highlighted that his appeal extends beyond racial identity, underscoring the character’s universal relevance and the empowering message of embracing one’s authentic self and potential.
Shameik Moore Emphasizes the Universal Message Behind Miles Morales
In an interview with Uproxx, actor Shameik Moore, who voiced Miles Morales in the Spider-Verse film series, delved into the profound significance of the character and his journey. Moore highlighted the essence of Miles Morales as more than just a representation of diversity, but rather a symbol of universal acceptance and embracing one’s individuality.
“We have a black and Puerto Rican Spider-Man who learned how to be Spider-Man from Peter Parker,” he said before adding, “I think that was a really important key to it all.” The actor further noted that it was crucial to ensure the authenticity and longevity of the character.
He then recalled seeing his co-star, Hailee Steinfeld’s young relative donning a Spider-Man suit and telling everyone to call him “Miles,” instead of Spider-Man. Moore underscored the profound impact of this moment, emphasizing that the resonance of Miles Morales transcends superficial labels of race or ethnicity.
“This is bigger than color,” he said before adding, “This is bigger than race. This is bigger than any of that.” He highlighted that the beloved Spider-Man character has been an inspiration for individuals of all backgrounds, encouraging them to embrace their own superpowers.
Shameik Moore Shared Updates on Beyond the Spider-Verse
In a conversation with ScreenRant at the Madame Web movie premiere at the Regency Village Theatre, Shameik Moore offered a tease at what fans can expect from the next Spider-Verse film. “You can expect Miles and Gwen,” he said.
Moore further shared that Beyond the Spider-Verse will continue Miles’ epic adventure, with the action-packed energy and emotional depth that resonated with audiences in the previous film. Moore told the outlet,
“You can expect everything [laughs] you’re expecting the continuation from the second one. You can expect to see The Spot; you can expect some action-packed energy and some dilemmas and problems to solve.”
Across the Spider-Verse ended with Miles finding himself in a universe where his alternate self had turned into the villainous Prowler, after being chased by Miguel O’Hara and the Spider Society as he attempted to prevent his father’s predetermined death, all while The Spot plans to wreak havoc across the multiverse.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is available to rent/buy on Prime Video.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is available to stream on Netflix.
