Fans think Eman Esfandi’s Spider-Man 4 role is most hated Marvel character of all time

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Eman Esfandi, known for his role in the Star Wars series Ahsoka, is rumored to be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe with the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. However, many fans suspect he might be cast as one of Marvel’s most disliked characters.

The next Spider-Man movie, titled ‘Brand New Day,’ will be Tom Holland’s fourth film as the famous superhero. It continues the story after the events of ‘No Way Home,’ where everyone – including Peter Parker’s loved ones, MJ and Ned – forgot his secret identity as Spider-Man.

Okay, so Marvel’s being super secretive about what happens in the next movie, but we do know a few things! I’m so excited Jon Bernthal is coming back as the Punisher – he was born to play that role. Plus, Sadie Sink from Stranger Things is joining the cast, and everyone’s buzzing about who she might be – could it be Jean Grey, Gwen Stacy, or even Firestar? On top of that, Mark Ruffalo’s definitely back as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, and Michael Mando is returning as Scorpion, which is awesome! It’s shaping up to be a really interesting mix of characters.

Peter Parker is already facing big challenges with the upcoming ‘Brand New Day’ movie, and things could get even more complicated if reports about actor Eman Esfandi’s part in the story are accurate.

Fans think Eman Esfandi is playing Paul Rabin in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Many fans believe actor Eman Esfandi will be playing the character Paul Rabin in the upcoming Spider-Man movie. This speculation started after DanielRPK, a reliable source for entertainment news, reported on January 3rd that Esfandi had been cast as Mary Jane Watson’s new boyfriend, leading viewers to think the movie will include a version of the Paul Rabin storyline from the 2022 Amazing Spider-Man comic run.

In a Spider-Man storyline, Mary Jane found herself stranded on another Earth after a battle with Wayep, a Mayan trickster god. Because of time differences, she was stuck there for four years and, believing she’d never return, fell in love with a man named Paul Rabin. Things got even more complicated for Peter Parker when Mary Jane and Paul adopted two children together.

Since ‘Brand New Day’ is aiming for a more realistic feel, the movie likely won’t delve into complex alternate universe stories. It appears the film will instead focus on a simpler idea: how Peter reacts to MJ being in a relationship with someone else while he’s completely separated from her life.

There’s a rumor going around that Eman Esfandi, who many believe will be playing Ezra, is being cast as Mary Jane Watson’s boyfriend in the upcoming Spider-Man ‘Brand New Day’ project.

— Daniel Richtman (@DanielRPK) January 3, 2026

Reddit users who are Marvel fans immediately expressed their dislike of Paul being involved, with one commenter hoping to hear Peter react with annoyance to the name, similar to how fans have reacted over the past few years.

One person playfully commented, “You can’t escape Paul, no matter what,” referencing a popular quote. Another fan joked that they were seeing the version of Paul from the Marvel Cinematic Universe before the upcoming Blade film.

One fan noted that even if Esfandi is portraying Paul in the new Spider-Man movie, it’s probably just a nod to the comics rather than a direct copy. They explained that Paul wasn’t the central issue in that storyline, and the current setup in No Way Home is different because Peter willingly distanced himself from Ned and MJ. The fan believes simply naming the character Paul would be a humorous Easter egg.

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2026-01-05 15:03