We learned this some time ago, Spider-Man 4 with Tom Holland is confirmed by Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures. A revelation that raises an interesting question for fans: how will Ned’s character evolve?
Towards a return of Ned?
From Spider-Man: Homecomingthe comedian Jacob Batalon embodies Ned Leedsthe best friend of Peter Parker. The character has gained importance with each new film in the trilogy. In Spider-Man: No Way Home he even manages to use Doctor Strange’s ring and open portals. At the moment, we do not know if Jacob Batalon is going to be back in Spider-Man 4.
But comic fans know that his character hides something much darker. Indeed, in the comics, Ned Leeds becomes the Super Jester, one of Spider-Man’s enemies. And since the introduction of this character, fans have been waiting for the moment when Ned will go to the dark side. Maybe in Spider-Man 4 ?
Jacob Batalon gives his opinion
In the comics, the Super Jester made his first appearance in 1983 under the feathers of Roger Stern and John Romita Jr.. Ned Leeds takes on the Super Jester costume 1987 In Amazing Spider-Man #249-250-251. He is the third character to don the Super-Jester costume after Roderick Kingsley and Arnold Donovan.
But since Ned Leeds is the only one of these individuals to be present in the MCU, if the Super-Jester were to appear, he would undoubtedly have the identity of Ned. In a recent interview with ComicBookMovieJacob Batalon returned to this possibility, and to his desire to play the Super Jester in Spider-Man 4 :
Honestly, I don’t know. Again, we’ve talked about the idea, for sure, but I don’t know if it’s actually going to lead to anything serious.
Thus, Jacob Batalon reveals that the idea of introducing the Super Jester was therefore mentioned by Marvel Studios. So it’s not just a simple rumor or a fan’s delusion. We therefore have a real chance of seeing Ned Leeds go to the dark side in Spider-Man 4 to become the Super Jester. So, good or bad idea?
