This Madame Web article contains spoilers.
“With great power comes great responsibility” might be the most important line in superhero fiction. It crystalizes a theme present in the best superhero stories even before Spider-Man‘s debut in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s Superman tales and Bill Parker, and C.C. Beck’s Captain Marvel adventures. The line transforms superhero stories from mere power fantasies to stories about service and care, about empowering others instead of consolidating power for yourself.
So when a member of Las Arañas, Madame Web‘s ill-advised magical natives, tells Cass Webb (Dakota Johnson), “When you take on the responsibility, great power will come,” it’s clear the production team has lost the plot.
Director S.J. Clarkson, who co-wrote the script with Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Claire Parker, and certainly a boardroom of IP lawyers, intends the line to break Cass out of her...
“With great power comes great responsibility” might be the most important line in superhero fiction. It crystalizes a theme present in the best superhero stories even before Spider-Man‘s debut in 1962’s Amazing Fantasy #15, Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster’s Superman tales and Bill Parker, and C.C. Beck’s Captain Marvel adventures. The line transforms superhero stories from mere power fantasies to stories about service and care, about empowering others instead of consolidating power for yourself.
So when a member of Las Arañas, Madame Web‘s ill-advised magical natives, tells Cass Webb (Dakota Johnson), “When you take on the responsibility, great power will come,” it’s clear the production team has lost the plot.
Director S.J. Clarkson, who co-wrote the script with Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, Claire Parker, and certainly a boardroom of IP lawyers, intends the line to break Cass out of her...
- 2/20/2024
- by Joe George
- Den of Geek
In the wake of the highly anticipated release of Madame Web, a crucial puzzle piece has remained unsolved in Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. Since Sony Pictures struck a groundbreaking deal to integrate Spider-Man into the MCU, the studio has embarked on a journey to establish its franchise featuring related characters.
Madame Web emerges as the latest addition to this cinematic landscape, following in the footsteps of hits like Venom and Morbius.
Dakota Johnson in Madame Web
Like its predecessors, Madame Web delves into a character originally intertwined with Spider-Man in Marvel Comics. However, due to the intricacies of Sony’s agreement with Marvel Studios, the narrative must navigate the conspicuous absence of Peter Parker.
One prevailing fan theory posits that Madame Web‘s cinematic adaptation may have fallen victim to the intricate negotiations between Sony and Marvel over Spider-Man’s rights.
Sony’s Spider-Verse Explored A Critical Void Through Madame Web...
Madame Web emerges as the latest addition to this cinematic landscape, following in the footsteps of hits like Venom and Morbius.
Dakota Johnson in Madame Web
Like its predecessors, Madame Web delves into a character originally intertwined with Spider-Man in Marvel Comics. However, due to the intricacies of Sony’s agreement with Marvel Studios, the narrative must navigate the conspicuous absence of Peter Parker.
One prevailing fan theory posits that Madame Web‘s cinematic adaptation may have fallen victim to the intricate negotiations between Sony and Marvel over Spider-Man’s rights.
Sony’s Spider-Verse Explored A Critical Void Through Madame Web...
- 2/19/2024
- by Pritha
- FandomWire
Madame Web Ending Explained ft Dakota Johnson (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Madame Web Ending Explained: The superhero film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra/Cassie Webb, Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon, Celeste O’Connor as Mattie Franklin, Adam Scott as Ben Parker, Tahar Rahim as Ezekiel, and Emma Roberts as Mary Parker. The film is directed by S. J. Clarkson, and the screenplay was written by Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, and Claire Parker.
The story is about Cassie, a paramedic who learns the secrets of a rare spider species and how it’s connected to her and her late mother. Cassie is tangled in a deadly game of fate, where she has to protect Julia, Anya and Mattie from Ezekiel. We learn about her powers and why Ezekiel wants the girls dead.
Madame Web Ending Explained: Who Defeats Ezekiel?
Madame Web ends with Cassie defeating Ezekiel. After returning...
Madame Web Ending Explained: The superhero film stars Dakota Johnson as Cassandra/Cassie Webb, Sydney Sweeney as Julia Carpenter, Isabela Merced as Anya Corazon, Celeste O’Connor as Mattie Franklin, Adam Scott as Ben Parker, Tahar Rahim as Ezekiel, and Emma Roberts as Mary Parker. The film is directed by S. J. Clarkson, and the screenplay was written by Matt Sazama, Burk Sharpless, and Claire Parker.
The story is about Cassie, a paramedic who learns the secrets of a rare spider species and how it’s connected to her and her late mother. Cassie is tangled in a deadly game of fate, where she has to protect Julia, Anya and Mattie from Ezekiel. We learn about her powers and why Ezekiel wants the girls dead.
Madame Web Ending Explained: Who Defeats Ezekiel?
Madame Web ends with Cassie defeating Ezekiel. After returning...
- 2/16/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
The problem with ‘Madame Web’ begins with its title. It appears that the makers had some thoughts around introducing a spider girl/woman universe, which apparently did not translate as expected and were lost for a title to whatever was made. ‘Madame Web’ was conceived in 2019, approved for production in 2020, filmed in 2022, and reportedly underwent reshoots. It probably aimed to expand the ‘Spider’ universe following the success of ‘Venom’ and ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ in 2018.
‘Madame Web’ with its uncertain tone and complex storyline is categorised as a suspense thriller. The film reimagines an elderly clairvoyant character from the comics as a young paramedic portrayed by Dakota Johnson. However, the movie struggles to define its identity.
It starts awkwardly with a poorly executed scene set in 1970s Peru with a pregnant Mary Parker (Emma Roberts) expecting a baby during one of her expeditions, which also doubles up as Cassandra Webb aka...
‘Madame Web’ with its uncertain tone and complex storyline is categorised as a suspense thriller. The film reimagines an elderly clairvoyant character from the comics as a young paramedic portrayed by Dakota Johnson. However, the movie struggles to define its identity.
It starts awkwardly with a poorly executed scene set in 1970s Peru with a pregnant Mary Parker (Emma Roberts) expecting a baby during one of her expeditions, which also doubles up as Cassandra Webb aka...
- 2/16/2024
- by Nitin Jain
- GlamSham
This Madame Web article contains spoilers.
It’s a big year for Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. While Disney powers forward with Deadpool & Wolverine as its lone theatrical release for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony has three Spider-adjacent movies in the form of Kraven the Hunter, Venom 3, and Madame Web. Potential connections between the first two and the Marvel Cinematic Universe remain unclear, whereas Madame Web serves as an unconnected origin story for Dakota Johnson’s Cassandra Webb.
As the name suggests, it’s Cassandra who is at the center of the spandex-clad caper, although she’s not alone. Johnson is joined by Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced as adaptations of various Spider-Woman and Spider-Girl personas, however, this isn’t the only tie to the wider Spider-Verse. Peter Parker himself doesn’t appear, although there’s another major Spidey connection that unfortunately feels completely wasted in the movie.
It’s a big year for Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. While Disney powers forward with Deadpool & Wolverine as its lone theatrical release for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sony has three Spider-adjacent movies in the form of Kraven the Hunter, Venom 3, and Madame Web. Potential connections between the first two and the Marvel Cinematic Universe remain unclear, whereas Madame Web serves as an unconnected origin story for Dakota Johnson’s Cassandra Webb.
As the name suggests, it’s Cassandra who is at the center of the spandex-clad caper, although she’s not alone. Johnson is joined by Sydney Sweeney, Celeste O’Connor, and Isabela Merced as adaptations of various Spider-Woman and Spider-Girl personas, however, this isn’t the only tie to the wider Spider-Verse. Peter Parker himself doesn’t appear, although there’s another major Spidey connection that unfortunately feels completely wasted in the movie.
- 2/15/2024
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Dakota Johnson’s Madame Web has been making rounds for numerous good and bad reasons all over the web. Whether it is that one line from the movie’s trailer that kicked off a storm of memes or the movie’s numerous alleged Easter Eggs, fans seem to be dissecting each and everything even though they might not be impressed by the movie.
Sony’s Madame Web
While they have somewhat appreciated the movie trying to remain true to the comics, one particular dialogue has been bugging them, and it has to do with Adam Scott’s Uncle Ben. Unable to believe that Sony actually made such a grave mistake, needless to say, Sony has been getting a lot of hate from Marvel fans on the internet.
Spoiler Alert!!!
Sony’s Grave Mistake with Uncle Ben in Madame Web Adam Scott as Ben Parker in Madame Web
Uncle Ben and...
Sony’s Madame Web
While they have somewhat appreciated the movie trying to remain true to the comics, one particular dialogue has been bugging them, and it has to do with Adam Scott’s Uncle Ben. Unable to believe that Sony actually made such a grave mistake, needless to say, Sony has been getting a lot of hate from Marvel fans on the internet.
Spoiler Alert!!!
Sony’s Grave Mistake with Uncle Ben in Madame Web Adam Scott as Ben Parker in Madame Web
Uncle Ben and...
- 2/15/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
This article contains spoilers for "Madame Web."
While Miles Morales is thriving with an Oscar-winning film and an Oscar-nominated sequel, Peter Parker's future in film is uncertain. After the end of Tom Holland's trilogy, the partnership between Marvel and Sony has been nebulous. Sure, there was that "Morbius" post-credits scene, but things have been very quiet when it comes to the future of Tom Holland as Peter Parker.
It doesn't help that, in the time since "No Way Home," Sony has been making moves in their own universe, from the upcoming "Kraven the Hunter," hopes of another go at "Sinister Six," and even a live-action Miles Morales movie. All of this indicates that Sony wants a big spidey-future that does not depend on Marvel Studios. This includes "Madame Web," the latest movie that seems like it should involve Spider-Man, yet doesn't. The movie focuses on a different spider-powered hero...
While Miles Morales is thriving with an Oscar-winning film and an Oscar-nominated sequel, Peter Parker's future in film is uncertain. After the end of Tom Holland's trilogy, the partnership between Marvel and Sony has been nebulous. Sure, there was that "Morbius" post-credits scene, but things have been very quiet when it comes to the future of Tom Holland as Peter Parker.
It doesn't help that, in the time since "No Way Home," Sony has been making moves in their own universe, from the upcoming "Kraven the Hunter," hopes of another go at "Sinister Six," and even a live-action Miles Morales movie. All of this indicates that Sony wants a big spidey-future that does not depend on Marvel Studios. This includes "Madame Web," the latest movie that seems like it should involve Spider-Man, yet doesn't. The movie focuses on a different spider-powered hero...
- 2/14/2024
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
From left: Mattie Franklin (Celeste O’Connor), Cassandra Webb (Dakota Johnson), Anya Corazon (Isabela Merced), and Julia Cornwall (Sydney Sweeney) in Madame Web. Image: Sony Pictures
When Madame Web arrives in theaters on February 14 it will be the fourth film in Sony’s connected Spider-Man Universe. Later this year, the roster will grow to six,...
When Madame Web arrives in theaters on February 14 it will be the fourth film in Sony’s connected Spider-Man Universe. Later this year, the roster will grow to six,...
- 2/13/2024
- by Cindy White
- avclub.com
Dakota Johnson is giving audiences something to chew on about Hollywood’s inner workings when she’s not in the Amazon researching spiders with her mom. Speaking with L’Officiel, the Madame Web star got candid about the challenges of movie making and how executives could be stifling creative minds in the streaming arena. Last year, Johnson’s experience with her film Daddio opened her eyes to several problems plaguing the film industry. The film, which also stars Sean Penn, encountered several challenges during production, highlighting the uphill battle of selling a “riskier” idea to studios.
“We made a movie called ‘Daddio ‘that was sold at Telluride to Sony Classics, which was amazing, but it took a lot of fighting to get that made,” Johnson said. “People are just so afraid, and I’m like, ‘Why? What’s going to happen if you do something brave?’ It just feels like nobody...
“We made a movie called ‘Daddio ‘that was sold at Telluride to Sony Classics, which was amazing, but it took a lot of fighting to get that made,” Johnson said. “People are just so afraid, and I’m like, ‘Why? What’s going to happen if you do something brave?’ It just feels like nobody...
- 2/7/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Jody Jaress as Mary Parker, Donald Sutherland as Judge Parker, David Oyelowo as Bass Reeves, and Lauren E Banks as Jennie Reeves in ‘Lawmen: Bass Reeves’ episode 7 (Photo Credit: Lauren Smith / Paramount+)
Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) is taken into custody and jailed as Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode seven, the season’s penultimate episode, opens. He declined to say goodbye to his family before being led away, and now he sits in jail with visions of Ranger Esau Pierce’s (Barry Pepper) despicable actions flowing through his head.
A crowded courtroom listens as Judge Parker (Donald Sutherland) claims Bass’s case is no different from any others. He was tried for murder, and the verdict is…? The opening credits play before Parker reveals the answer.
After the credits, the first scene is a flashback to the events prior to Bass’s incarceration. Judge Parker and his wife...
Deputy Marshal Bass Reeves (David Oyelowo) is taken into custody and jailed as Paramount+’s Lawmen: Bass Reeves episode seven, the season’s penultimate episode, opens. He declined to say goodbye to his family before being led away, and now he sits in jail with visions of Ranger Esau Pierce’s (Barry Pepper) despicable actions flowing through his head.
A crowded courtroom listens as Judge Parker (Donald Sutherland) claims Bass’s case is no different from any others. He was tried for murder, and the verdict is…? The opening credits play before Parker reveals the answer.
After the credits, the first scene is a flashback to the events prior to Bass’s incarceration. Judge Parker and his wife...
- 12/10/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
A trailer for Madame Web, the latest entry in Sony’s divisive live-action Spider-Verse, has finally dropped, giving us a hint of the movie’s intriguing time-travel plot, the young women set to develop spidey powers, and the villain hunting them all – Ezekiel Sims. But another thing that the Madame Web trailer has given us is a first look at who Adam Scott will be playing. His name is technically not uttered in the trailer, but according to IMDb he will be playing an important character in the Spider-Verse – Ben Parker.
Most people know Ben Parker as Uncle Ben, the man who raised Peter Parker alongside his wife May after the death of Peter’s parents. Uncle Ben has been played by Cliff Robertson in the Tobey Maguire-led Spider-Man films and Martin Sheen in the Andrew Garfield-led Amazing Spider-Man movies, but has not yet been shown in the McU-connected Spider-Man movies.
Most people know Ben Parker as Uncle Ben, the man who raised Peter Parker alongside his wife May after the death of Peter’s parents. Uncle Ben has been played by Cliff Robertson in the Tobey Maguire-led Spider-Man films and Martin Sheen in the Andrew Garfield-led Amazing Spider-Man movies, but has not yet been shown in the McU-connected Spider-Man movies.
- 11/16/2023
- by Brynnaarens
- Den of Geek
Sydney Sweeney is taking Hollywood by the horns while dodging rumors on her way to the top. Saying it’s challenging to watch people speculate about your life and family online, Sweeney recently cleared the air while speaking with Variety about her determination to rise above the rabble. Her conversation with the outlet occurred three weeks before the SAG-AFTRA strike when many actors entered a battle for better representation, work conditions, and more throughout the entertainment industry. Speaking with Variety, Sweeney confirmed she’s playing Julia Carpenter (aka Spider-Woman) in Sony’s Madame Web, starring Dakota Johnson as the lead heroine.
In addition to confirming her role, Sweeney says she headed to a comic shop shortly after joining Sony/Marvel’s Madame Web. Sweeney loves to read, with some of her favorite books from childhood being the Nancy Drew series and Jeanne DuPrau‘s “The City of Ember” novel.
In addition to confirming her role, Sweeney says she headed to a comic shop shortly after joining Sony/Marvel’s Madame Web. Sweeney loves to read, with some of her favorite books from childhood being the Nancy Drew series and Jeanne DuPrau‘s “The City of Ember” novel.
- 8/9/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Actress Emma Roberts aka 'Mary Parker', the mother of 'Spider-Man' in the upcoming feature "Madame Web", poses for the July 2023 issue of "Glamour" (Mexico) magazine:
"...in Marvel Comics 'Spider-Man' stories, 'Mary Fitzpatrick' was the daughter of 'O.S.S'. agent 'Wild Will' Fitzpatrick'. She attended the best schools and eventually followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a 'C.I.A.' translator and data analyst. 'Richard' and Mary met on the job, fell in love, and married. Originally they eloped, later having a more elaborate service, fooling many.
"Mary became a field agent like Richard, giving them both an easy cover as a married couple. Their son, 'Peter', was often left in the care of 'Ben' and his wife 'May' when Richard and Mary were away on missions.
"While on a mission to investigate 'Albert Malik', the third 'Red Skull', they posed as traitors...
"...in Marvel Comics 'Spider-Man' stories, 'Mary Fitzpatrick' was the daughter of 'O.S.S'. agent 'Wild Will' Fitzpatrick'. She attended the best schools and eventually followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a 'C.I.A.' translator and data analyst. 'Richard' and Mary met on the job, fell in love, and married. Originally they eloped, later having a more elaborate service, fooling many.
"Mary became a field agent like Richard, giving them both an easy cover as a married couple. Their son, 'Peter', was often left in the care of 'Ben' and his wife 'May' when Richard and Mary were away on missions.
"While on a mission to investigate 'Albert Malik', the third 'Red Skull', they posed as traitors...
- 7/17/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
After Morbius single-handedly sucked the life out of Sony and Marvel’s extended Spider-Verse, the studios could stand to mix things up as the initiative continues to progress. To say this puts pressure on the upcoming film Madame Web is an understatement. In addition to the handicap of arriving in Morbius’s wake, most people have no idea who the movie’s title character is. Thankfully, Madame Web producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura is up for the challenge.
Talking with Collider‘s Steve Weintraub about the mysterious Spider-Man-adjacent film, di Bonaventura says that Madame Web is not what people expect from a superhero movie. “It’s a different kind of movie in that universe … It’s almost, in a way, more of a thriller,” said di Bonaventura. Adding, “it’s not an action piece, because, in a way, [Madam Web’s] skill set is not conducive to an action piece.”
While Spidey’s web-swinging...
Talking with Collider‘s Steve Weintraub about the mysterious Spider-Man-adjacent film, di Bonaventura says that Madame Web is not what people expect from a superhero movie. “It’s a different kind of movie in that universe … It’s almost, in a way, more of a thriller,” said di Bonaventura. Adding, “it’s not an action piece, because, in a way, [Madam Web’s] skill set is not conducive to an action piece.”
While Spidey’s web-swinging...
- 6/9/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Actress Emma Roberts aka 'Mary Parker', former 'Shield' agent and mother of 'Spider-Man' in the new feature "Madame Web", poses for Dsw "Crown Vintage" footwear:
"...'Mary Fitzpatrick' was the daughter of 'O.S.S'. agent 'Wild Will' Fitzpatrick'. She attended the best schools and eventually followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a 'C.I.A.' translator and data analyst. 'Richard' and Mary met on the job, fell in love, and married. Originally they eloped, later having a more elaborate service, fooling many.
"Mary became a field agent like Richard, giving them both an easy cover as a married couple. Their son, 'Peter', was often left in the care of 'Ben' and his wife 'May' when Richard and Mary were away on missions.
"While on a mission to investigate 'Albert Malik', the third 'Red Skull', they posed as traitors and double agents to infiltrate his criminal organization in Algeria,...
"...'Mary Fitzpatrick' was the daughter of 'O.S.S'. agent 'Wild Will' Fitzpatrick'. She attended the best schools and eventually followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a 'C.I.A.' translator and data analyst. 'Richard' and Mary met on the job, fell in love, and married. Originally they eloped, later having a more elaborate service, fooling many.
"Mary became a field agent like Richard, giving them both an easy cover as a married couple. Their son, 'Peter', was often left in the care of 'Ben' and his wife 'May' when Richard and Mary were away on missions.
"While on a mission to investigate 'Albert Malik', the third 'Red Skull', they posed as traitors and double agents to infiltrate his criminal organization in Algeria,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Actress Emma Roberts aka 'Mary Parker', the former 'Shield' agent and mother of 'Peter Parker' aka 'Spider-Man' in the upcoming feature "Madame Web", poses for the Dsw "Crown Vintage" Spring 2023 footwear campaign:
"...'Mary Fitzpatrick' was the daughter of 'O.S.S'. agent 'Wild Will' Fitzpatrick'. She attended the best schools and eventually followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a 'C.I.A.' translator and data analyst. 'Richard' and Mary met on the job, fell in love, and married. Originally they eloped, later having a more elaborate service, fooling many.
"Mary became a field agent like Richard, giving them both an easy cover as a married couple. Their son, 'Peter', was often left in the care of 'Ben' and his wife 'May' when Richard and Mary were away on missions.
"While on a mission to investigate 'Albert Malik', the third 'Red Skull', they posed...
"...'Mary Fitzpatrick' was the daughter of 'O.S.S'. agent 'Wild Will' Fitzpatrick'. She attended the best schools and eventually followed in her father's footsteps, becoming a 'C.I.A.' translator and data analyst. 'Richard' and Mary met on the job, fell in love, and married. Originally they eloped, later having a more elaborate service, fooling many.
"Mary became a field agent like Richard, giving them both an easy cover as a married couple. Their son, 'Peter', was often left in the care of 'Ben' and his wife 'May' when Richard and Mary were away on missions.
"While on a mission to investigate 'Albert Malik', the third 'Red Skull', they posed...
- 4/15/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Actress Emma Roberts aka 'Mary Parker', the 'Shield' agent and mother of 'Spider-Man' in the upcoming feature "Madame Web" poses for the ‘Daals’ “About You” 2023 fashion campaign, photographed by Felix Cooper:
"I grew up with just my mom", said Roberts. “She and I were like best friends.She's a very independent woman and I admire that about her.
“I've tried to be like that. To be okay with being on my own and being independent.
"I just never have really been the kind of person that's out in public being inappropriate, I guess.
"I like to have fun as much as the next person but I tend to do it in private and just hang out with close friends.
"If I'm going to go out, I'll just do it with my really good friends.
"And it's always great when a director is just supportive of what you're doing.
"I grew up with just my mom", said Roberts. “She and I were like best friends.She's a very independent woman and I admire that about her.
“I've tried to be like that. To be okay with being on my own and being independent.
"I just never have really been the kind of person that's out in public being inappropriate, I guess.
"I like to have fun as much as the next person but I tend to do it in private and just hang out with close friends.
"If I'm going to go out, I'll just do it with my really good friends.
"And it's always great when a director is just supportive of what you're doing.
- 4/8/2023
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
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