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Ariana Debose Opens Up on Spider-Man Spin-Off Kraven: The Hunter Marvel Role


Sony's upcoming Spider-Man spin-off Kraven: The Hunter will be another addition to the expanding roster of Spider-Man anti-hero standalone projects under Marvel and Sony. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular character, he will be joined by Russel Crowe, Alessandro Nivola, Christopher Abbott, and West Side Story’s Ariana Debose.

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Kraven: The Hunter is currently shooting scenes in London, teasing some thrilling action sequences that are all set for the fans. Now, a star from the upcoming Spider-Man spin-off offers a compelling update about the upcoming film.


In an interview with Deadline, Ariana Debose talked about Sony's upcoming Kraven: The Hunter in which Debose was rumored to play Calypso, a voodoo priestess who specializes in using magic potions, herbs, and charms.

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When asked how the film is going, "It’s cool. It’s going well," Debose responded. "I mean, for as much as I believe I’m allowed to say about it, I think it’s going swimmingly."

When Deadline offered praises to Marvel Studios, Debose acknowledged it and reacted, "Yeah. I’m proud of them. I think all of these franchise pieces, it’s all about your growth. And it’s exciting to be a part of something that feels like it’s taking a step in a different direction. I feel like they’re just allowing this to live in whatever world it needs to live in, which is kind of cool. I don’t like work experiences, period, where I feel like I’m asked to fit a box, because my job is to discover the box and to define the box. That’s my job, in my opinion. I mean, it is 2022."

Debose's casting as Calypso marks a significant event for the Spider-Verse, adding another element to the franchise, which is magic. In addition to that, Calypso also serves as a pivotal element in Kraven's journey, as she originally plays the love interest of the anti-hero. While it's easy to predict that Kraven and Calypso will develop romantically in the live-action film, it's still a mystery how Debose's Calypso will stick to its source material.

Debose's update about the upcoming Spider-Man spin-off definitely adds up to the fans. And it looks like Kraven: The Hunter is totally ready to premiere in theaters on January 13, 2023.

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