{
  "id": 4789663,
  "title": "Angourie Rice Responds to Fans Upset Over Her Absence in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/angourie-rice-responds-to-fans-upset-over-her-absence-in-spider-man",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-01T05:01:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/angourie-rice-addresses-absence-spider-man-brand-new-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "“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 .",
  "key_points": [
    "Angourie Rice humorously suggested Betty Brant might be thriving in a meaningful job.",
    "Fans questioned whether Rice's participation was ever a possibility in the fourth film.",
    "Spider-Man: Brand New Day became a box office hit, surpassing $2.33 billion globally."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Angourie Rice's comments downplay her character's absence in the latest Spider-Man film, framing it as a natural progression of Peter Parker's life and a narrative choice rather than a deliberate exclusion.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}