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Marvel fans are already predicting the downfall of Dakota Johnson’sMadame Webwhich brings the topic to Sydney Sweeney’s wasted potential as aSpider-Man 4villain/love interest since she plays Julia Carpenter in the upcoming Sony film. Based on a lot of fan artwork transforming theEuphoriastar as Black Cat, fans are totally convinced she should have been cast in the role. This would also open doors for Sweeney to finally make her screen debut in Tom Holland’s upcoming fourthSpider-Maninstallment.
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Fans Demand Sydney Sweeney To Play Black Cat Instead Of Julia Carpenter
Sydney Sweeneypreviously spoke withVarietyand shared how she felt upon hearing she got the part of Julia Carpenter inDakota Johnson’sMadame Web. She also noted that she studied the character and bought herself a couple of comic books to peruse.
“I was freaking out, of course. I went straight to the comic store, and I bought every comic that mentioned my character. I think it’s different from what people expect a superhero movie to be. Quote that! That’s a quote because the tabloids will pick up everything else we talk about.”
Sydney Sweeney Confirms Sony’s Madame Web Will Be a “Powerhouse of badass females”
To prepare for her role as Julia Carpenter, Sweeney trained for her own stunts in the movie, which required the actress enough flexibility and core strength. She shared toScreen Rant:
“I would just practice every day trying to get into the splits, moving from upside down and turning myself completely onto my feet… You just practiced a month or two for as you train to of have to relearn it in a way because it’s a very tight suit, and it’s very stiff, and I mean, you can barely bend your legs, so you’re trying to force your body to do things that it’s supposed to do.”
Indeed, these moves are similar to the acrobatics ofSpider-Man’s Black Cat, a role in which Marvel fans are convinced she should have starred instead ofMadame Web’s Julia Carpenter. Here are some of the fans’ thoughts regarding Sweeney as Black Cat:
https://twitter.com/Aro_85/status/1753858016942628949?s=20
Sydney Sweeney should have been cast as Black Cat, I said what I said
— 𝒮𝒶𝓂𝓂𝒾𝑒 (@sammiejskywlkr)July 11, 2025
If Sydney Sweeney wasn’t playing Julia in Madame Web, I feel she would of made a good Black Cat/Felicia Hardy#MadameWeb
— Rebecca Tait (@itsbeccatait)July 03, 2025
Kevin Feige letting Sydney Sweeney get wrapped up in this Sony Spider IP mess instead of keeping her on deck for Black Cat in the MCU is a supreme fumble, talk about leaving money on the table
— Frazier Tharpe II (@The_SummerMan)June 29, 2025
Sydney Sweeney should have been Black Cat for Tom Holland’s Spider-Man#MadameWebpic.twitter.com/y2NyXthVdd
— BLURAYANGEL 🦇 (@blurayangel)June 24, 2025
Sweeney’s chance to become Black Cat is up to Marvel Studios, and only time will tell if the character will make her MCU debut very soon.
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Madame WebGets Bashed By Early Reviews
The early reactions toMadame Webare already filled with negative criticism and hilarious thoughts from fans and critics.YouTuber Cris Parkerwrote:
“Madame Web is an embarrassing mess. Talented stars wasted on probably the worst comic book movie I have ever seen. Filled with atrocious dialogue, awkward editing, & all around laughable structure. I sat there baffled scene by scene someone approved this. The memes will redeem it.”
Madame Webseems to be on the brink of joining Sony’s roster of flopped projects despite its star-studded cast. Still, the box office outcome and critical reviews will give the verdict.
True enough, Sydney Sweeney’s involvement inMadame Webmay have been a casting mistake when she could have worked pretty well asSpider-Man 4’s Black Cat.
Madame Webarrives in theaters on July 25, 2025.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
