Occasionally, entertainment media tends to exaggerate minor issues, turning a molehill into a mountain. For instance, when Bella Ramsey seemed to playfully hint at playing Spider-Man at an HBO Emmys event, some publications like Variety reacted as if Marvel Studios had just made a groundbreaking and bold casting decision.
Bella Ramsey’s Spider-Man “Pitch”
At the premiere event, Ramsey admitted that she had just recently watched Andrew Garfield’s Spider-Man movies and found them truly remarkable (by the way, Bella, you might say “Astonishing” instead…just saying). When questioned about her role, she extolled Tom Holland’s performance but playfully suggested: “Perhaps a new superhero character is in order. I could be the next Spider-Man.
Bella Ramsey expresses her belief that they might become the new Spider-Man, while praising Andrew Garfield’s portrayal as “amazing.” She also shares that she admired his rendition and enjoyed watching it.
— Variety (@Variety) August 17, 2025
The actress playfully commented that this quote was her final statement, but the media reacted as if Marvel had scheduled screen tests imminently, likely due to the interviewer, Variety’s Marc Malkin, who often turns interviews into discussions about LGBTQ+ representation in Hollywood, reflecting his personal interest.
Disney asserts that the latest Marvel film, titled Agatha, represents a significant milestone for Marvel Studios, being described as “Marvel’s most overtly LGBTQ+ focused project to date.” This film features witches, who in this narrative, exhibit queer identities naturally integrated within their storyline.
They’re obsessed with making kids gay.
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The situation stands that Tom Holland is Marvel’s Spider-Man currently. His contract and storyline development are uncertain, unlike Ramsey’s humorous remarks on a red carpet. While Ramsey’s comments were entertaining and casual, they didn’t carry much weight. However, with Marvel looking for fresh publicity, the idea of Ellie from The Last of Us web-slinging between skyscrapers has become a topic of discussion.
The superhero media cycle has reached such a point of frenzy that even casual comments, jokes, and offhand remarks are being spun into news. However, in this case, it appears Ramsey was simply enjoying herself rather than strategizing her career.
The Pedro Pascal Question
In a playful manner, the second part of Ramsey’s remark referred to her “Last of Us” co-star Pedro Pascal. She expressed her wish for another on-screen collaboration, jokingly suggesting they star in a heist movie, robberying a bank together. This humorous statement caught the attention of Hollywood, as they are eager to establish Pedro Pascal as a leading figure in blockbuster movies.
However, this raises a significant issue: Would viewers be interested in another film featuring Pascal as the lead character? Also, would we be subjected to the sight of him, at 50 years old, appearing embarrassed while affectionately interacting with a 21-year-old during promotional events once more?
A while back, it would have been accurate to say that Pascal was omnipresent. His appearances spanned across popular shows like “The Mandalorian,” “Wonder Woman 1984,” and “The Last of Us.” The internet adored him, and the film industry threw its support behind him fully.
But lately? The box office is telling a very different story.
- Eddington (2025): Ari Aster’s neo-Western satire with Pascal and Joaquin Phoenix brought in just $12 million worldwide on a $25 million budget — a total flop.
- Freaky Tales (2025): A bizarre anthology comedy where Pascal starred in one of the stories. On UK charts, it grossed a humiliating £2,760.
- The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022): A cult favorite among critics, but financially weak — $29 million against a $30 million budget.
- Materialists (2025): A modest success at $75 million worldwide, but with Chris Evans and Dakota Johnson in the mix, it was hardly a Pascal-driven smash.
- Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025): His most high-profile recent theatrical outing opened at $118 million domestic, but then collapsed 66% in its second weekend, marking one of Marvel’s worst second-week drops.
- Weapons (2025): The horror film that removed Pascal due to scheduling conflicts wound up thriving, projected to open at $40–43 million without him.
The consistent string of lackluster outcomes clearly indicates that Pascal’s frequent appearances have started to lose their appeal. Studios might believe that associating his name with a project ensures box office success, but audiences are not as enthusiastic as before, regardless of Ramsay’s repeated promotions.
Conclusion
Bella Ramsey’s comment about Spider-Man was thought by this writer to be just a lighthearted joke, but it generated lots of news stories. Her idea of robbing a bank on screen with Pedro Pascal is catchy, but it conflicts with the fact that Pascal’s box office appeal is decreasing as time goes by.
Hollywood finds itself in an unusual phase where every casual remark is perceived as a potential franchise idea due to the industry’s general eagerness and desperation for success. Remarks like Ramsey’s on the red carpet may not accurately reflect her career progression, but rather highlight the media’s preoccupation with garnering clicks and promoting specific storylines. On the other hand, Pedro Pascal’s recent work demonstrates what can occur when Hollywood overexposes audiences to a familiar face.
On occasion, the true tale doesn’t lie in the dialogue of the characters, but rather in the statistics. And unfortunately, the stats for Pascal are not favorable.
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2025-08-19 16:58