Recently, in an interview, Rhenzy Feliz very popular actor for The Penguin as well as Alex Wilder in Marvel‘s Runaways, expressed enormous eagerness to characterize Miles Morales in the MCU. This eagerness would be further supported by an increasingly growing fan base as well as his experience in superhero narratives, making him an even more noteworthy contender as Marvel gears up for a live-action Miles Morales film. A thrilling aspect will undoubtedly be Feliz’s take on this character with his Dominican American heritage-very authentic, especially in that the reader is an Afro-Latino.
Of course, there is more to be excited about than just Feliz, if producer Amy Pascal’s hints of a live-action Miles Morales project are any indication. Fans are debating not only the character’s arc but who would best bring the character to life. Being someone who has proven talent and is excited to play the character himself, Feliz would bring quite a refreshing perspective on Miles, considering what kind of stories the MCU looks forward to telling in the future. His musical skills as well as acting would add depth and charm to the character.
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Yet, age is an important detail that would shape the conversation. At 26, Feliz is closer in age to Tom Holland than most people would envision Miles being because historically, he’s the younger character with an idolization for Peter Parker. That does raise questions as to the dynamic between these two characters. While some fans argue a younger actor would be better, others argue that an older interpretation of Miles could introduce potentially interesting storylines, especially in a multiverse context, where Feliz could be an older version of the character.
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Ultimately, though Rhenzy Feliz is a bit off the box for Miles Morales by age, his talent and experience can permit a really interesting reinterpretation of the role. If the MCU does age up Peter Parker or uses multiverse storytelling, Feliz could directly fit into the role and bridge the generational gap and add another level of the Spider-Man legacy. His casting will more than create a buzz but will also affirm Marvel’s commitment to having a diverse superhero cast in great ways.
Source: Agents of Fandom
