Caleb McLaughlin Discusses His Desire To Play Miles Morales And Life After Stranger Things

Caleb McLaughlin recently sat down with Variety to discuss his evolving career and future aspirations in Hollywood. The actor is best known for his portrayal of Lucas Sinclair in the hit Netflix series ‘Stranger Things’. He took the opportunity to address long-standing rumors about him potentially joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Specifically he spoke about the possibility of playing Miles Morales in a live-action ‘Spider-Man’ film. This conversation has reignited excitement among fans who have supported this casting choice for years.

During the interview McLaughlin described the potential part as a dream role that he would be honored to accept. He explained that the character of Miles Morales represents something much bigger than just a superhero role to him. The actor emphasized his deep respect for the cultural significance that the character holds for many people. He noted that being from New York helps him connect personally with the background and experiences of the young hero. McLaughlin stated that the role carries a message that resonates with audiences on a deep level.

The topic of his dream role also came up during a fun segment involving his co-star Sadie Sink. When asked to guess the role McLaughlin wants most Sink immediately wrote down Miles Morales. McLaughlin initially wrote ‘Avatar’ as a joke but then quickly confirmed that Sink was correct about his true ambition. He clarified that while he loves the James Cameron franchise portraying the web-slinger is his ultimate professional goal. This moment highlighted just how well his castmates know his desires.

Miles Morales has become a massive figure in pop culture thanks largely to the success of recent animated films. The first movie ‘Into the Spider-Verse’ grossed over 394 million dollars at the global box office. Its sequel ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ was even more successful and earned nearly 690 million dollars worldwide. These numbers prove the character has immense popularity and is ready for a live-action debut. Studios are well aware of the financial potential that a live-action version of this character holds.

McLaughlin is currently 24 years old and feels he is at the perfect age to take on the mantle. Fans have campaigned for him since 2018 because they believe he fits the look and energy of the character perfectly. Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige has previously hinted at plans to introduce more young heroes into their interconnected storylines. Many viewers believe McLaughlin has already proven his acting range through his emotional performances in ‘Stranger Things’. A decision on casting for the upcoming ‘Spider-Man’ projects remains one of the most anticipated announcements in the industry.

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