Caleb McLaughlin, best known for his role as Lucas Sinclair Stranger things, says he has his eye on a role that is especially famous in the superhero universe: Spider-Man.
But not just any Spidey hero, but specifically Miles Morales. The superhero is the latest addition to the web-slinger, who first debuted on the big screen in 2002.
In comics, Morales nods to Afro-Latino identity and represents a new generation of Spider-Man, hailing from the Bronx, New York.
These qualities are what attracted McLaughlin to the character. He explains Variety“I would love to play Miles. I think Miles represents something bigger than myself; he represents something bigger than most people.”
Another connection the star shares with Morales is their background: they both lived in the Bronx.
“Also because I’m from New York [McLaughlin grew up in the Bronx] And then when I see the Spider-Verse story, I feel like it’s very connected, and I feel like a lot of people understand what that means.”
Although McLaughlin has expressed interest in playing the character, Sony, which is developing a live-action film, has yet to announce the casting.
Meanwhile, in the Spider-Verse animated franchise, Shameik Moore voiced Morales.
