Spider-Them ? Bella Ramsey Says She Could Be The Next Spider-Man
In a world where Hollywood casting decisions can spark wildfire debates, Bella Ramsey has thrown a match into the mix. Known for roles in Game of Thrones and The Last of Us, Ramsey recently mused about wanting to play Spider-Man, a role iconically tied to male characters like Tom Holland and Andrew Garfield.
The internet, predictably, exploded—memes, roasts, and hot takes flooded social media faster than you can say "web-slinger." But is this just a playful quip being blown out of proportion, or is Ramsey’s statement a calculated move to stir the pot?
During a recent interview, Bella Ramsey, who uses they/them pronouns, shared a lighthearted vision of starring in a heist movie with The Last of Us co-star Pedro Pascal. But the conversation took a sharp turn when Ramsey casually floated the idea of playing Spider-Man.
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“I could be Spider-Man,” they said, acknowledging Tom Holland’s stellar performance but suggesting a new superhero might need to be crafted for them. The comment, delivered with a chuckle, might’ve been a throwaway line—but the internet doesn’t do “throwaway.” Social media platforms, particularly X, lit up with reactions ranging from sarcastic memes to outright disbelief.
Posts like “Spider-Them” and “Potato Man” surfaced, poking fun at the idea of Ramsey swinging into the Marvel Cinematic
Universe (MCU) as the iconic hero.Why the uproar? For one, Spider-Man is a deeply beloved character with a legacy tied to specific traits—male, nerdy, and quintessentially Peter Parker.
Ramsey’s suggestion, even if joking, tapped into a broader cultural tension: the push to diversify and modernize classic characters, often met with resistance from fans who cherish the originals. This isn’t the first time such a suggestion has raised eyebrows—remember when Victoria Alonso floated the idea of rebranding the X-Men as “X-People” to be more inclusive? The backlash was swift, and Ramsey’s Spider-Man comment seems to have hit a similar nerve.The Context: Hollywood’s Casting Conundrums
Hollywood’s recent track record hasn’t helped. The industry has been navigating a tightrope, balancing calls for inclusivity with accusations of “wokeness” that alienate core audiences. Ramsey’s casting as Ellie in The Last of Us was already divisive; while some praised their gritty performance, others felt the role demanded a different energy, pointing to the actress cast as Abby as a potentially better fit.
Critics argue that Ramsey, despite early promise in Game of Thrones as Lyanna Mormont, hasn’t quite lived up to Hollywood’s expectations of becoming the next big star. The comparison to Elliot Page, another actor known for versatile roles, falls flat—Ramsey’s tomboyish persona hasn’t translated into the “bombshell” appeal studios might’ve hoped for.
This backdrop fuels skepticism about Ramsey’s Spider-Man comment. Some see it as a PR stunt, not unlike Henry Cavill’s relentless campaign to play Geralt in The Witcher, where fan support on social media sealed the deal. Others point to the Hunter Schafer-Zelda rumors, which seemed to originate from a PR push rather than genuine casting talks.
Could Ramsey’s team be testing the waters, hoping fans might rally for a gender-swapped Spider-Man? If so, the response suggests they miscalculated. X posts are ruthless, with users sharing “cursed” images and joking about Ramsey as a box-office poison. One user quipped, “Imagine the nightmare fuel if Bella Ramsey was cast as any spider character. That movie would lose hundreds of millions.”
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