Actress lands role in Marvel’s "Spider-Man" reboot

According to a report by Deadline, Zendaya would be joining the cast of the upcoming Marvel's "Spider-Man" reboot.

Contrary to several reports of the actress landing a lead role, The Hollywood Reporter says "it's not a lead role."  According to Borys of THR, the casting is part of Marvel's intention to go heavily non-white with the "Spider-Man" supporting cast.

Zendaya is joining Academy Award-winning actress undefinedthe adoptive mother of Peter Parker.

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Lead actor of the film, Peter Parker, will be played by undefined

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To be directed by Jon Watts, the next Spider-Man film debuts in theaters in IMAX and 3D on July 28, 2017. Sony Pictures will finance and release the next installment of the $4 billion Spider-Man franchise on July 28, 2017.Spider-Man is currently the most successful franchise in the history of Sony Pictures.