Exciting news has emerged for Marvel and Spider-Man fans. Marvin Jones III has been cast to play the villain Tombstone in the upcoming live-action movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This announcement comes while production on the film was temporarily paused due to Tom Holland suffering a concussion on set. Filming is expected to resume on September 29, 2025.
Marvin Jones III Plays Tombstone in Spider-Man
Marvin Jones III is not new to the character. He previously voiced Tombstone in the animated film Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and is also involved in the upcoming sequel Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Tombstone, whose real name is Lonnie Lincoln, is one of New York’s most dangerous crime bosses in the Spider-Man comics. He is known for his hulking size, albino appearance, nearly indestructible skin, and intimidating presence, making him a perfect challenge for Spider-Man. The character first appeared in Web of Spider-Man #36 in March 1988.
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Jones has earned recognition for his role as the villain Tobias Whale in Black Lightning on The CW, showing his skill in portraying strong, menacing characters. He has also appeared in projects like Shadow Force with Kerry Washington, All American: Homecoming, The Equalizer, and Halo Season 2. Fans are excited to see him bring Tombstone to life in the live-action Spider-Man universe.
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day will also introduce other new characters, including Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas, while familiar faces like Zendaya as MJ and Mark Ruffalo as Hulk are returning. The film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, with Amy Pascal and Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige producing. This will be the first live-action Spider-Man film since Spider-Man: No Way Home, which grossed over $1.9 billion worldwide. Previous films like Far From Home and Homecoming were also huge successes.
With Marvin Jones III joining the cast as a major villain, expectations for Brand New Day are high. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how Spider-Man will face off against Tombstone in this thrilling new chapter of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The movie is scheduled for theatrical release on July 31, 2026, promising action, adventure, and unforgettable battles.
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