Though Miles Morales and his fellow web slingers have yet to make their cinematic debut, Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse is receiving glowing reception. Naturally, Sony Pictures Animation is developing a sequel.
The Hollywood Reporter has broken the news that Sony is also developing an animated Spider-Women feature! The movie, penned by Bek Smith and produced by Chris Lord and Phil Miller, would focus on three generations of Spider-Women, including Spider-Gwen. Spider-Woman, Madame Web, Spider-Girl and Silk.
According to THR, Lauren Montgomery (Voltron, Batman: Year One) is in talks to direct the female team-up film:
“Lauren Montgomery, who also worked on Voltron and co-directed animated movies Batman: Year One and Superman/Batman: Apocalypse for DC, is in negotiations to helm an untitled Spider-centric project that will gather the female heroes in the Spider-Man universe of characters in one adventure. Bek Smith, who wrote episodes of CBS show Zoo, will pen the script.”
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They went on to say that Amy Pascal will return as producer. Phil Lord and Chris Miller are expected to return in some capacity along with Avi Arad:
“Amy Pascal, who is a producer on Spider-Verse as well as the live-action movies, will be back in the producer’s chair for these projects. Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the brainiacs behind Spider-Verse, are expected to be creatively involved although no deals have been made. Avi Arad is also expected to return in some capacity.”
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse stars Shameik Moore, Jake Johnson, Nicholas Cage, Hailee Steinfeld, John Mulaney, Lily Tomlin and Kimiko Glenn. Here’s the official synopsis:
“Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind “The Lego Movie” and “21 Jump Street,” bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind. “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.”
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse will swing into theaters on December 21st.
