If you recognize me, you recognize I am an enormous fan of Miles Morales from the world of Spider-Man. Whether or not it is the video video games that permit gamers use his enjoyable powers or the Spider-Verse motion pictures that introduce him to a brand new era, there’s a lot to like about this iconic character. As somebody who shares the love for Miles Morales with my dad and plenty of others, it could make sense that sooner or later, Miles Morales would come to the large display not directly.
There’s going to be a Spider-Man 4, which comes out July 31, 2026, so Marvel won’t quit on Peter Parker anytime quickly. Nonetheless, passing the torch to Miles not directly might be a good way to introduce him to the MCU – or have him be like a companion to Peter not directly. Both approach, there are many actors I might pick. Let’s get into it.
Caleb McLaughlin
I imply, this looks as if the apparent selection, as everybody at all times talks about Caleb McLaughlin as Miles Morales. He’s a kind of actors that I’ve watched develop up during the last 9 years, ever since his breakout function as Lucas as a part of the Stranger Issues solid. Now with the filming of Stranger Issues Season 5 coming to an finish, and the present lastly releasing its younger actors out into the world to do issues aside from revisit Hawkins, Indiana, I might completely see him within the MCU.
When it comes to age, McLaughlin might pull off enjoying a teenaged Miles Morales (he is 23 on the time of scripting this in March 2025). However it’s additionally the truth that he has an ideal performing vary, too. Other than Stranger Issues, the actor has additionally appeared in dramas like Excessive Flying Fowl and Concrete Cowboy. He’d be capable of carry that emotional depth to Miles. Granted, he does are typically the fancast that many individuals appear to need, however 9 occasions out of ten, that by no means occurs, so one can solely hope.
Miles Brown
You realize, after I have a look at Miles Brown, he is one of many few actors the place I can actually see him as Miles Morales – and never simply because they share the identical title. His function in Black-ish as Jack Johnson actually cemented him as a proficient younger actor. He has comedic and dramatic ranges, and likewise has the look down. However I feel the largest issue for me is that he has related roots as Miles. Brown’s father is a Black rapper, and his mom is Filipino and Mexican.
Whereas it isn’t the identical as being Puerto Rican and Black, it is nonetheless nearer than a whole lot of these different picks on the market. I imply, he actually tweeted about it on X years in the past. He is the proper selection.
Dallas Dupree Younger
In the event you’ve seen any of the finest reveals to binge on Netflix, I am certain Cobra Kai is on that record. Dallas Dupree Younger was a nice addition when he first joined the solid. His function as Kenny on Cobra Kai actually gave us a few of the most effective combat scenes within the present. Over the course of his few seasons, he launched viewers to an unimaginable story of resilience, power and studying to forgive.
Miles Morales is a Spider-Particular person, so to play him, you actually need to be nimble, fast, and in a position to transfer. Whereas that may be taught to any skilled actor, Younger’s expertise on the mat would lead him to greatness. It additionally helps that he is had a very good quantity of TV work except for Cobra Kai, from episodes on Combined-ish to comedy collection like The Mayor.
Alex R. Hibbert
Alex R. Hibbert is a kind of actors lots of people do not take into consideration when casting Miles Morales, however I am right here to let you know that he deserves to be thought of approach extra.
He is not essentially recognized for his comedic timing, however Hibbert’s dramatic background in motion pictures is phenomenal. His greatest function was enjoying “Little” in Moonlight, however he is since appeared in The Graduates and Black Panther, and even held a principal function in The Chi, a giant Showtime collection. Now can be the most effective time for him to tackle a superhero function.
Myles Truitt
Myles Truitt arguably is not one other decide who involves thoughts, however what higher strategy to kick off a brand new character within the MCU than with an actor who already understands find out how to play a superhero? Truitt performed Issa Williams on Black Lightning, a giant superhero present that ran for 4 seasons.
Whereas he wasn’t the main superhero, it is good to have somebody who will get it. Other than that, he is additionally appeared in different reveals like Atlanta, Kin, Queen Sugar and Stranger Issues Season 4 (I wager you were not anticipating one other reference to Hawkins right here).
Justice Smith
I’m the greatest Justice Smith supporter, and I’ve been for years. I discover him to be so extremely proficient and have seen him solely get extra vital because the years have gone on. I’ve beloved him since his function in The Get-Down, a present on Netflix that was cancelled approach too quickly, and now his main credit vary from the Jurassic World franchise to I Noticed The TV Glow.
Whereas he’s significantly older than a few of the different picks on right here (as he is 29 on the time of scripting this), I feel he might nonetheless pull off a younger grownup Miles Morales – possibly somebody Peter meets down the road. Who is aware of? The actor is extremely proficient.
Tyler James Williams
Okay, hear me out. Sure, I do know Tyler James Williams is pushing 33, which is loopy for me to consider as somebody who grew up watching All people Hates Chris. However I imagine he might pull off a extra grownup Miles Morales.
Perhaps he would not be the age when Miles Morales is in school, however Williams might play a mid-to-late 20s Miles who has his points collectively and is saving the world. We’re in an age of Marvel movies the place we’re getting into a number of realities within the Marvel multiverse. Why not have considered one of them be Miles as the principle Spider-Man, and he is an grownup?
There are only a few of the picks that I might consider off the highest of my head – and it will be what will get me via ready for Spider-Man: Past the Spider-Verse, every time it will definitely releases.