Actress Sadie Sink has made a surprising revelation about how she discovered her upcoming role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to the star, rampant online speculation from fans accurately predicted her casting in the next Spider-Man film days before the official offer arrived.
Fan Theories That Came True
During a recent appearance on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Sink shared the uncanny sequence of events. The Stranger Things actress stated she first encountered rumours on the internet claiming she would be part of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Expressing her initial surprise, Sink recalled thinking, "Hmm? I am?" when she saw the theories.
In a twist of fate, the speculation turned out to be prophetic. Merely two days after seeing the online posts, Marvel Studios formally approached her for the role. "Sure enough, two days later, they asked me to do it," Sink confirmed, adding, "So yeah, those theories, there's sometimes some truth to it." She also humorously noted the constant swirl of fan casting, saying, "There's so much speculation... I feel like there's a new character every week."
Joining the MCU Amid Stranger Things Finale
The timing of the offer held special significance for the actress. Sink revealed she learned about her Spider-Man casting while wrapping up the fifth and final season of the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things. Describing the experience as "crazy," she admitted being a lifelong fan of the web-slinger.
"Spider-Man has always been my favourite. I love Spider-Man. I love Tom's Spider-Man, especially," Sink said, praising Tom Holland's portrayal. She also believes her experience with the intense secrecy surrounding Stranger Things plotlines has prepared her well for Marvel's famously tight-lipped culture, making it easier to keep upcoming MCU details under wraps.
What We Know About Spider-Man: Brand New Day
The highly anticipated film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 31, 2026. The project will see the return of the core trio: Tom Holland as Peter Parker, Zendaya as MJ, and Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds.
The ensemble cast is shaping up to be impressive, featuring several MCU veterans and new faces:
- Mark Ruffalo will reprise his role as Bruce Banner / The Hulk.
- Michael Mando returns as the villain Scorpion.
- Jon Bernthal is set to appear as Frank Castle / The Punisher.
The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with the screenplay penned by Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers. While Sadie Sink has confirmed her involvement, she remains tight-lipped about which character she will portray, leaving that for fans to theorise about until the movie's release.
