Jake Gyllenhaal might play villain Mysterio in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ sequel
Monday, May 21, 2018 at 10:50PM 
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Despite the events of Avengers: Infinity War, we were promised a second Spider-Man: Homecoming movie coming out next year. And now, we’re getting details from the sequel. The Hollywood Reporter claims Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to play villain Mysterio in the upcoming film. Mysterio was introduced by Spider-Man creators Stan Lee and Steve Ditko in the comics back in 1964. The character’s “real life” name is Quentin Beck, a special effects expert that uses his talent to make elaborate illusions he can use to commit crimes.
Tom Holland will be reprising his role in the sequel and director Jon Watts will be back to direct as well. Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, two screenwriters from the Homecoming, will also be returning. This Sony and Marvel sequel will be hitting theatres starting July 5, 2019.