Jacob Batalon, the actor who played Ned Leeds in Spider-Man: Homecoming, recently revealed in an interview that he had auditioned to play the film’s second villain, Kingpin, as well as its protagonist, Peter Parker. Unfortunately for Batalon, he was unsuccessful in landing either role. But Ned was still chosen for the film, and Batalon certainly gave the character his own twist—resulting in one of the most meme-able characters of this summer’s blockbuster films! You’ll Never Guess Who Ned is
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What did you think the first time you saw Ned?
Honestly, I thought he was a younger Peter Parker. Then he didn’t really have any substantial screen time, so it got me thinking what other role he might play in Spider-Man: Far From Home. He didn’t appear to be anything close to a villain, so maybe just another character from Holland’s high school? Or maybe his best friend? Maybe even a sidekick of sorts?! And then when we saw him on that boat with Nick Fury and Maria Hill, we all knew there was something more to him than meets the eye. But who could have guessed that he would turn out to be an older version of Peter Parker?! Not me!
What made us like Ned so much? You’ll Never Guess Who Ned is
In SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING, everyone likes Ned. The lovable high school senior is our entry point into a young Peter Parker’s world and gets major points for being Spider-Man’s first friend. He’s so nice we’re betting people will assume he’s not tough enough to be worthy of becoming an Avenger. But we bet we’re wrong.
What makes Ned different than other characters in the Marvel Universe?
The biggest difference between Ned and most other characters in Marvel’s long history of movies is that he isn’t a superhero. It’s unclear whether or not his suit will give him any special abilities, but even if it doesn’t, at least Ned stands out as being one of the few normal characters to have appeared in one of Marvel’s films.
How was playing this role different from others previously played by you?
It was a lot of fun to play someone so different from myself. I had a lot of pressure playing Peter Parker’s best friend but it all paid off because they wanted me to reprise my role in [Spider-Man: Homecoming 2] coming out in 2019. What were some challenges you faced during filming?: There were many challenges, including working with Robert Downey Jr., Tom Holland, and Zendaya. They are all great actors and very professional people. The hardest part for me was keeping up with their fast talking and long hours on set. But that’s what made it fun!
What will you miss most about working on this project?
Jacob Batalon and how we’ve created such a close relationship as friends. His friendship will be a gift that keeps on giving. I can’t wait to see what his future looks like! He truly has a bright one ahead of him. Not only an actor, but also a songwriter, recording artist, voice-over artist and he even dances! What!? Yeah you heard me right! He’s got it all going on for him.
Would you like to say anything else regarding your experience with Marvel Studios and your character, Ned?
I think one of my favorite things about my character, Ned, is his personality. I like that he’s really quirky and outgoing. He loves to crack jokes, which fits right in with my sense of humor. We always have a fun time on set having little competitions over who can say something funnier than each other. That’s one of the reasons I love doing improv comedy!
Jacob Batalon as Ned Endgame , You’ll Never Guess Who Ned is
By now, most of you know that Jacob Batalon has been cast as Ned in Spider-Man: Homecoming 2 . However, not many of you may know who he is or what he looks like. This article is intended to help you get acquainted with the man that will be playing one of Spider-Man’s best friends in the MCU, Ned Endgame. It should provide some context so that when you watch Homecoming 2 , you can appreciate how much of an asset Batalon was to the movie and how great he did at playing Ned.
When Can I See Him?
If you’re not in a rush to see Jacob’s new film, go ahead and wait. The movie isn’t coming out until July 26, 2019. The picture is called The Kid Who Would Be King and follows a young boy who goes on an adventure to find Excalibur. I’m sure Jacob will be great in it! As of right now, there aren’t any other projects listed for him online that are due to come out soon.
Where Is He Now? You’ll Never Guess Who Ned is
After Spider-Man: Homecoming, Jacob has a few movies planned for release. In 2020, he’ll star in another Marvel movie called Chaos Walking alongside Daisy Ridley and Tom Holland. He also stars in Gretchen’s Ghosts with Elizabeth Reaser and Mandy Moore. He’ll be playing Mark Hollander in that film. And more recently he was cast as Vic Edwards in The Goldfinch alongside Nicole Kidman, Ansel Elgort, Luke Wilson, and Sarah Paulson.
What Will He Do Next?
Considering that Spider-Man: Homecoming is well under way in post-production, fans are eager to learn more about what’s next for Peter Parker. Luckily, Michael Keaton just revealed which character he’ll be playing in the highly anticipated sequel. During an interview with Screen Rant, Keaton revealed he will be playing The Vulture – one of Spider-Man’s most notorious villains.
Top Quotes from the Film, You’ll Never Guess Who Ned is
The first movie has plenty of hilarious quotes from characters like Aunt May, Iron Man, and even Bucky Barnes who serves as a valuable source of comic relief throughout Infinity War. However, there are several quotes from Pete’s friend Ned that have become known for their humor in addition to a splash of nostalgia for those watching with keen eyes.
