Spider-Man: Brand New Day Almost Featured a Bizarre, Sticky Marvel Supervillain
Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton has revealed a sticky Marvel supervillain who was originally set to feature in the movie.
In the making of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, director Destin Daniel Cretton revealed that a peculiar Marvel supervillain named Paste-Pot Pete was initially planned to be featured in the movie. This character, who first appeared in Marvel comics in 1962 and was created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, would have been part of the movie's introductory montage alongside other villains like Scorpion, Boomerang, and Tombstone.
Pete, who shares some similarities with Tom Holland's Spider-Man by firing a sticky adhesive and being able to shoot ropes and webs, ultimately did not make the final cut. Cretton explained that they considered various comic book covers and opted for villains who could better help tell their story, as some classic poses featuring Spider-Man were not suitable for the film.
Despite not making it into the movie, there might still be a chance for Paste-Pot Pete to appear in Spider-Man 5, given the success of Brand New Day's opening weekend.
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