Jake Johnson isn’t sure if Peter B. Parker will be in Spider-Verse 2

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

Not much is known about SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE 2 but it's more than certain that the sequel to the 2018 Oscar-winning hit will likely introduce a slew of new characters. The question is if more new characters appear in the sequel, will there be any room for returning favorites? Jake Johnson voiced Peter B. Parker in the first film and became a fan favorite but Johnson isn't completely sure if he'll be back, but he's hopeful.

Johnson spoke with "Fandom" and the topic of the sequel was brought up. Johnson isn't 100 percent sure if he'll be asked back but he's completely game to return:

"I would really hope so. I really loved playing Peter B. Parker. I literally recorded that movie for, I think it was over two years. People don't realize, most of with animation you do two or three records and it's over. I lived with that character before anyone knew it was happening for so long. I loved the material. I got to record with Shameik (Moore) a lot who played Miles, and we got to bounce off each other. Shameik and I became buddies and we're still texting and in touch."

The first SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE introduced moviegoers to the shared multiverse called the "Spider-Verse", in which Miles Morales becomes the new Spider-Man and joins other Spider-People from various dimensions to team up to save New York City from Kingpin. The movie was directed by Bob Persichetti, Peter Ramsey, and Rodney Rothman from a screenplay by Phil Lord and Rothman, and a story by Lord. It stars Shameik Moore as Miles Morales / Spider-Man, alongside the voices of Johnson,  Hailee Steinfeld, Mahershala Ali, Brian Tyree Henry, Lily Tomlin, Luna Lauren Velez, John Mulaney, Kimiko Glenn, Nicolas Cage, and Liev Schreiber. The first film wrapped up Peter B. Parker's story by sending him to his own dimension and seemingly rekindling his romance with Mary Jane. That being said, Johnson thinks it would be cool to revisit where he is now:

"I would love to see Peter, what happens to him. I would love to see, did he and MJ get back together? Did he become a dad? Is he still a superhero? Is he a dad and a superhero? But these are all as a fan now, because in terms of the inside I'm not at that table making decisions, but I would love Peter to come back."

I like Jake Johnson in just about anything he's in so I would love to see him return. Do YOU think there's room for Johnson to return in the sequel? SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE 2 hits screens on October 7, 2022.