2018 was one of the biggest years for Spider-Man with the release of not only Spider-Man PS4 but also the hit film Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse. Both additions to the mythos have paved the way for one of the most beloved characters in the world, Miles Morales.
While the character has been around for sometime before these releases, he finally got the attention he deserved and became a household name with Into the Spiderverse. A film helmed by Peter Ramsey, a storyboard artist and director who has worked on multiple properties including Rise of the Guardians, Men in Black, and the Oscar-winning short film Hair Love.
Recently, we were able to catch up with Peter and talk to him about the film and the process of trying to include various other Spider-Men, which has even included the live-action versions of the characters. While they missed the first film, could the sequel change that? Also, will the video game adaptions of Peter and Miles make their way to the big screen? With Miles' new game coming later this year, that could be more possible now than ever before!
Make sure to check out the interview below, and if interest in the full audio, make sure to give it a listen on LiteraryJoe's Inner Child Podcast! We would love to hear your thoughts in the comments!
Literary Joe: I think one of my favorite parts of the movie is the Community cameo from Donald Glover. Do you know whose idea that was or how that came to be?
Peter Ramsey: That feels like it could have been anybody. It feels like it was probably a little Rodney Rothman Easter egg.
But it was definitely one of those things, where all through the production, the ghost of Donald Glover was hovering around in one way or another. So it's no surprise, that said, that he snuck in.
Literary Joe: And as we know, if it wasn't for Donald Glover, we wouldn't have Miles.
Peter Ramsey: Well yeah, depending on which version of the story you hear, that is very, very true.
Literary Joe: I know there's a sequel, and spin-offs, and a lot of stuff coming up for the Spider-Verse world. Is there any potential, or has there been any talk of potentially involving some of the live-action versions of Spider-Man?
Peter Ramsey: Yeah. Oh, we were playing with that idea for this one. There was definitely a pitch where live-action folks showed up.
So, you know, as for the next one, who knows, because we really were throwing every idea at them that we could. And so it could. I don't know, it could happen.
You know, I think at the time Marvel and Sony were like, "yeah... that's just a little too out of the box, everybody." But, they hadn't seen the movie.
*This interview has been edited for clarity. Audio is co-hosted by Nick Brooks (Toonado).
Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the creative minds behind The Lego Movie and 21 Jump Street, bring their unique talents to a fresh vision of a different Spider-Man Universe, with a groundbreaking visual style that’s the first of its kind.
Spider-Man™: Into the Spider-Verse introduces Brooklyn teen Miles Morales, and the limitless possibilities of the Spider-Verse, where more than one can wear the mask.
If you're interested in watching Peter's Faceplant episode, you can check it out here.