Angourie Rice Responds to Fans Upset Over Her Absence in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
“I don't think it was like, part of the story,” the actress, who portrayed Betty Brant in the first three Tom Holland-led movies, says The post Angourie Rice Responds to Fans Upset Over Her Absence in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ appeared first on TheWrap .
Actress Angourie Rice, known for her role as Betty Brant in the initial three Tom Holland-starring "Spider-Man" films, spoke about her absence in the latest installment, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day." When asked about her character's fate, Rice humorously suggested that Betty Brant might be practicing ethical journalism, thriving in style, and holding a meaningful job.
Fans who were disappointed by her absence in the fourth film were directly questioned about whether her participation was ever a possibility. Rice firmly stated that it was "not part of the story," emphasizing that Peter Parker had moved on to a new chapter in his life. Rice further noted that the story's progression, from high school to adulthood, added significance to the character's development.
Despite some fan disappointment, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" emerged as a box office hit, crossing the $2.33 billion mark at the global box office after five weeks. The film, released nearly five years after the previous "Spider-Man" blockbuster, "Spider-Man: No Way Home," introduced new Spider-Man fans such as Jon Bernthal and Sadie Sink into the multiverse.
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