Spider-Man: Brand New Day has added another major Marvel villain to its lineup. According to Deadline, Marvin Jones III has been cast as Tombstone, one of Spider-Man’s longtime foes.
The news comes as filming remains paused for a week following Tom Holland’s on-set concussion. Production is scheduled to resume on Monday, September 29.
Who Is Tombstone?
Created by Gerry Conway and Alex Saviuk, Tombstone — real name Lonnie Lincoln — first appeared in Web of Spider-Man #36 in 1988. He’s portrayed as an albino crime boss with sharpened teeth and skin tough enough to withstand most damage, making him a formidable opponent for Spidey. The character has appeared across comics, animation, and video games as one of New York’s nastiest underworld figures.
Jones is no stranger to the role — he previously voiced Tombstone in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and will reprise the part in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
About Marvin Jones III
Best known for playing Tobias Whale on The CW’s Black Lightning, Jones has built a career on commanding villainous roles. His credits include The Equalizer, All American: Homecoming, and Halo Season 2.
He recently starred opposite Kerry Washington in Shadow Force and will appear in Amazon’s Criminal alongside Emilia Clarke and Adria Arjona, as well as Jonás Cuarón’s Gringo Champion.
Release info
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set for release on July 31, 2026. The film introduces new cast members Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas in undisclosed roles, with Zendaya returning as MJ and Mark Ruffalo expected to reprise his role as The Hulk.
Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige are producing the project, the first live-action Spider-Man movie since 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, which grossed over $1.9 billion.
