Fans Debate Spider-Man India Pavitr Prabhakar’s Live-Action Casting, as Some Chime for Timothée Chalamet as the Slinging Hero

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Pavitr Prabhakar has existed in Marvel Comics for quite some time now. But the hype of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has brought this version of the superhero to the limelight. With its debut in the feature, he has garnered the support of Spider-Man fandom. There are tons of fan art floating on social media showing the Indian iteration of the character, which is quite enchanting. Aside from this, fans have also started pouring their suggestions for the actor who can embody him and some want Timothée Chalamet in.
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A fan recently turned to Twitter to share his ideas for the future casting of Spider-Man India. “Hear me out if they ever make a live-action Spider-Man India Timothée Chalamet would be perfect!” he wrote. Putting their pictures together, the fans showed the similarities these two share. The first thing to notice here is the hairstyle of the actor and the web-slinger which are quite alike. Moreover, his face and slender physique make him the perfect fit for this role.
Hear me out if they ever make a live action Spider-Man India Timothée Chalamet would be perfect! #SpiderManAcrossTheSpiderVerse pic.twitter.com/pqX54dDSaQ
— kyle (@UglyBound) June 2, 2023
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Not to mention, the 27-year-old has already established his name among some of the most talented actors in Hollywood. His previous roles would help him pull this youngster who has just got his superpowers. Well, it remains unclear what the future holds for this variant in a live-action movie.
It is just fans who have become obsessed with this roster of characters wanting to explore more stories like these. A heated debate has taken over the comment section of this post with fans putting in their opinions. However, after seeing the massive opening Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse had at the box office, this internet frenzy is not surprising.
Fans put their votes for Timothée Chalamet
People are picking sides whether they want to see the New York native in this role or not. Some agree with the user that he can be a splendid choice for this role. While others brought this imaginary casting to life by sharing pictures of Chalamet in Pavitr Prabhakar’s attire.
Omg this is literally perfect casting
— Poetica (@poeticasapienti) June 2, 2023
Seriously tho……the hair 👌
— Timothée Chalamets Hair (@Tchalamethair) June 3, 2023
And you all tried to tell me I was crazy pic.twitter.com/hTkE8sVLfS
— kyle (@UglyBound) June 3, 2023
But I still kind of stand by it though. Im sure you can be white and be from India pic.twitter.com/dbrPAhWMQy
— kyle (@UglyBound) June 3, 2023
Who needs an Indian actor to play Spider-Man India when we have Timothée?
— Nikita Pahwa (@PahwaNikita) June 3, 2023
On the other hand, some people are demanding an Indian actor who can bring the essence of their culture on-screen.
WTF!! They should Cast a proper Indian actor not any Indo American or American actor 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/T8eVwUnKuH
— Deepak (@_itzdeepak_) June 3, 2023
Did you really fancast the whitest man alive for an indian character?
— Gwen (@CookieLoverOwO) June 3, 2023
— CBM SCENE (@mcuscene) June 3, 2023
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Are you saying this because of the hair style ? Because this casting doesn’t make any sense since Timothy is not from India
— 9⭐ (@Kazwolf2) June 4, 2023
Besides, these fans have been crazily fan-casting other Spider-Man too opening gates for new opportunities in this universe. Even Stranger Things Writers recently took part in this crazy debate, nominating Caleb McLaughlin for the role of Miles Morales.
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Do you like the idea of Timothee Chalamet as Spider-Man India? Drop your comments below!
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