While many details about the actors in the new Spider-Man movie remain unknown, a recent hint from a newcomer to the Marvel Cinematic Universe suggests they might be playing a villain. Several new faces are joining the cast alongside stars like Tom Holland and Zendaya. We know the roles of Marvin Jones III and have seen set photos of Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas, but the part being played by Tramell Tillman from Severance is still a mystery in this upcoming sequel directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
When asked about rumors that he’s playing a villain in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Zach Tillman responded to Variety (via X), “Who says I’m playing a villain? Where did that come from?” He didn’t reveal much about his role, only adding that he’s having a great time filming. Tillman joined the Spider-Man project in August 2025, but Marvel hasn’t officially confirmed what his character will be.
I’m such a fan of Tramell Tillman! I was so excited to hear he was in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day”! It’s awesome seeing him get recognized as a rising star – he totally deserved to be at the TIME100 Next Gala. And honestly, he’s just fantastic at playing the bad guy – it’s so much fun to watch! He recently talked about his experience filming and how much he enjoys taking on villainous roles.
— Variety (@Variety) October 31, 2025
Who Tramell Tillman Could Play in Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Tramell Tillman started with smaller parts in shows like Dietland, Elementary, and Hunters, but he became widely recognized after playing Seth Milchick, the unsettling manager on the Apple TV+ hit Severance. His performance even earned him a Primetime Emmy Award, and now fans are especially eager to see him in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Milchick quickly became a fan-favorite villain, leading to rumors that Tillman might be taking on another villainous role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though he’s not revealing any details about his part just yet.
Fans are speculating about which Marvel character actor John Tillman might play in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The most popular theory is that he’ll portray Norman Osborn, a classic Spider-Man villain recently voiced by Colman Domingo in the animated series Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Some fans even hope Domingo will eventually be cast as the live-action Green Goblin. Another possibility is that Tillman could play Jefferson Davis, the father of Miles Morales, potentially connecting him to Donald Glover’s character, Aaron Davis, from the movie Spider-Man: Homecoming.
Tramell Tillman enjoys playing villains because they’re often complex and intriguing characters. He told Variety that he likes exploring their motivations and the secrets behind their actions. While he hasn’t ruled out playing a classic Spider-Man villain like Norman Osborn or Curt Connors in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, he might actually be taking on a more heroic role. Regardless, fans are excited to see Tramell Tillman join the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
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2025-11-03 18:41