Marvin Jones III has been cast as Tombstone, a notorious villain, in the upcoming Tom Holland Spider-Man film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Filming briefly paused due to Holland’s injury recently but the project continues to develop, with Jones joining the roster of actors set to appear in the New York-based superhero saga.
Marvin Jones III Joins the Spider-Man Universe as Tombstone
Jones is familiar to Spider-Man fans, having previously provided the voice for Tombstone in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and continuing that role in the forthcoming Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. His new live-action portrayal will bring the character to the Tom Holland-led Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tombstone, also known as Lonnie Lincoln, was created by writer Gerry Conway and artist Alex Saviuk. This African-American albino character is known as one of Spider-Man’s fiercest adversaries, distinguished by nearly indestructible skin and a criminal empire rooted in New York.
Production Progress and Key Cast Additions for Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Filming for Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to pick up again on September 29 under the direction of Destin Daniel Cretton, who previously helmed Marvel’s Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Cretton’s diverse directing portfolio also includes Short Term 12 and Just Mercy, indicating a creative approach for this sequel. Returning MCU stars confirmed include Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, Michael Mando as the villain Scorpion, and Jon Bernthal reprising Frank Castle/The Punisher after Daredevil: Born Again. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are also back in the cast alongside newcomers such as Liza Colon-Zayas (The Bear), Sadie Sink (Stranger Things), and Tramell Tillman (Severance).
Storyline Continuation and Release Plans
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set directly after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which concluded with Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) casting a spell that erased the world’s memory of Peter Parker’s identity as Spider-Man. This film is scheduled for release on July 31, 2026, promising to explore the repercussions of this dramatic reset within the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Marvin Jones III’s Career Highlights and Future Ventures
Known for his powerful performance as Tobias Whale in DC’s Black Lightning, Marvin Jones III has also appeared in notable projects such as Lionsgate’s Shadow Force alongside Kerry Washington. His other television credits include All American: Homecoming, The Equalizer, and Paramount’s Halo with Pablo Schreiber. Looking forward, Jones will star in Amazon’s Criminal with Emilia Clarke and Adria Arjona, and Jonás Cuarón’s independent film Gringo Champion, expanding his diverse filmography before taking on the role of Tombstone.
