Sadie Sink is officially entering the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the end of the month playing a mystery role opposite Tom Holland in “Spider-Man: No Way Home.” Her role is so secretive that Sink has not even appeared in any of the movie’s trailers or marketing footage despite the actor being a Gen Z superstar after her years-long run on Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Internet sleuths are convinced Sink is playing a young Jean Grey ahead of Marvel introducing a younger band of X-Men into the universe, but she’s not letting anything slip.
“You just don’t share the secret, it’s not that hard,” Sink told Nylon in a new cover story about protecting major franchise secrets.
The publication enticingly adds: “Sometimes even she wasn’t privy to the details [of her Marvel role]: Sink was offered her role without an audition, having worked with director Destin Daniel Cretton on the 2017 film ‘The Glass Castle,’ and she didn’t receive a script until she landed in London.”
“I knew that Marvel was a big deal and had a big brand, especially Spider-Man,” Sink added about all the hoopla around her MCU debut. “I know there’s a huge fan base, but it feels really big. I think these blockbuster movies are a whole different beast.”
Fortunately, Sink has co-star Holland to help her navigate Marvel fame. “It was interesting stepping into that space and being a little bit of an outsider in that way, but he could not have been more welcoming, and just the whole crew in general. He was just so relaxed and open, and I felt very at ease.”
Sink stars in “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” opposite the franchise’s returning star players Tom Holland, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon. Marvel stalwarts Mark Ruffalo and Jon Bernthal also appear as Hulk and Punisher, respectively.
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” opens in theaters July 31.
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