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

Published 06/04/2023, 1:30 PM EDT

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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.

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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.

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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.

On the other hand, some people are demanding an Indian actor who can bring the essence of their culture on-screen.

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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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Shikha Arya

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Shikha Arya is an experienced entertainment writer at Netflix Junkie, having contributed over 1000 articles to the platform. She holds a Master's degree in English Literature from a prestigious university and has honed her writing skills over three years. Shikha's forte lies in crafting thought-provoking pieces about the lives of pop culture icons.

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