Now thatSpider-Man 4has received its official title, I think oneMCUcasting theory for Sadie Sink is particularly convincing - and it’s not Mary Jane. In fact, I’m one of many people who would be upset to seeSink portray a version of Mary Jane, as such a move would threaten to completely undermine Peter Parker and MJ’s relationship in the MCU. Instead, I hope that Marvel Studios intends to spotlight a more obscure character from Marvel Comics with Sadie Sink, continuing its longstanding practice of turning obscure Marvel Comics characters into superstars.
Given Sink’s star power and the fact that she was one of the first confirmed cast members, I think it is safe to assume that she will be portraying a pretty consequential role.Spider-Man 4takes place in a particularly interesting juncture for the titular wall-crawler, as not only will it presumably address how Peter Parker has been coping with his newfound anonymity, but it is due to take place immediately after the events ofAvengers: Doomsday. Whilestory details forSpider-Man 4are still forthcoming, these factors have given rise to some convincing theories aboutSink’s upcoming MCU role.
There Have Been So Many Good Theories About Who Sadie Sink Could Be Cast As In Spider-Man 4
The Multiverse Offers Countless Possibilities
Spider-Man 4’s position in the Multiverse Saga has given rise to countless possibilities for Sadie Sink’s character. Taking place after one of the Multiverse Saga’s climactic movies,Avengers: Doomsday, suggests that the multiverse will play a key role in the narrative,opening the door to characters that might have otherwise been prevented from appearing in the MCU. This is why characters like Mary Jane Watson have been floated, no doubt inspired by Sadie Sink’s distinctive red hair, as a variant of the character could appear to replace Zendaya’s Michelle Jones-Watson. Other casting theories for Sadie Sink include:
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Many of these theories hinge on Sadie Sink’s character coming from an alternate universe, as characters like Jean Grey would presumably come from a universe in which mutants and X-Men are established. Moreover, fans have been theorizing about Sadie Sink portraying a new love interest like Gwen Stacy and Black Cat due toPeter Parker being single againafter MJ has lost all memory of him, potentially setting up some heartbreaking stakes for the character and his love life. Nevertheless, the official title reveal has now made another character even more convincing.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Title Reveal Opens A Casting Possibility I Hadn’t Thought About Before
Screwball Debuted In The “Brand New Day” Era Of Marvel Comics
Spider-Man 4is officially titledSpider-Man: Brand New Day, which is presumably named after the comic book run of the same name. Marvel Comics' “Brand New Day” era dealt with similar circumstances to thosethe MCU’s Peter Parkernow faces, as the world has forgotten his identity and his relationship with MJ. This era of Marvel Comics was essentially a reboot,returning Spider-Man to his street-level roots while debuting a litany of new characters and villains, including Menace, Freak, and, later, Kraven the Hunter’s daughter and successor, Anastasia Kravinoff.
Screwball is a villainous influencer who is more of an annoyance to Spider-Man than a serious threat, utilizing her large social media following and online aptitude to wreak havoc on the streets of New York.
Another interesting character who debuted in this same era was Screwballin “Amazing Spider-Man #559.” Screwball is a villainous influencer who is more of an annoyance to Spider-Man than a serious threat, utilizing her large social media following and online aptitude to wreak havoc on the streets of New York. As a low-level villain designed to reintroduce Spider-Man to the MCU five years afterSpider-Man: No Way Home, Screwball would be a particularly fun and apt addition to Spider-Man’s MCU rogues' gallery- and Sink is perfect for the role.
Why Sadie Sink Could Be Perfect For The MCU’s Screwball Role
Sadie Sink Could Make Screwball A New Fan-Favorite
At 22 years old,Sadie Sink is within the perfect age range to portray a young and lively influencerwhose weaponization of social media could provide some astute social commentary in the 2026 movie. As the aggravating Screwball, Sink could be the perfect counterpoint to help illustrate Peter Parker’s advancing age, showing how the nearly-30 Spider-Man is beginning to mature enough to start thinking about a successor who could better navigate the inventive threats of a younger cohort of villains. Furthermore, Sink’s natural charisma and relevance make her a prime candidate to portray the social media superstar.
I’m not suggesting that Tom Holland is past his prime as he nears 30, but he has insisted that this age would be around the time he wants the MCU’s Peter Parker to be looking for a successor.
Screwball isn’t exactly a well-known Spider-Man character, but Sadie Sink’s proven abilities as an actress could help to catapult the character intoa sleeper MCU fan-favorite. While Screwball could easily become the comic relief character ofSpider-Man: Brand New Day,Sink has the capacity to bring a level of intensity and depth to the character to make her feel more three-dimensional and even relatable. If anything, I hope that this is Marvel’s intention with Sink as it would further indicate a more street-level story forSpider-Man: Brand New Day.
