Okay, so Across the Spider Verse is finally here—or, well, almost. The hype is real. I mean, after the first Spider-Verse blew up my expectations (and probably yours too), I was itching to find out who’s voicing who this time around. Spoiler: the across the spider verse cast is stacked, and I’m here to spill all the tea.
Meet the Main Voices Bringing Spider-Verse to Life
First off, you gotta know Shameik Moore is back. Yeah, the dude who gave us Miles Morales is still the voice in our ears, and thank god for that. Honestly, his voice is Miles. Like, without him, it wouldn’t feel right. I remember rewatching the first movie just to hear that voice again. No shame.
- Miles Morales / Shameik Moore — The heart and soul of the whole shebang.
Hailee Steinfeld is back too, as Gwen Stacy (or Spider-Gwen, if you wanna get fancy). I swear, her voice has this vibe that’s equal parts tough and relatable. She brings that cool factor to the across the spider verse cast.
And then there’s Oscar Isaac—hella exciting addition. Dude’s voicing Miguel O’Hara, aka Spider-Man 2099. The future version of Spider-Man. I had to Google some of this because 2099 threw me off at first. Honestly, can’t wait to hear how Oscar makes the character his own.
The Returning Faces (and Voices) You’ll Love
Now, for the OGs who stuck around:
- Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker. Remember that snarky, slightly jaded Spider-Man from the first movie? Yeah, he’s back, and honestly, his voice cracks me up every time. His mentorship vibes with Miles were my fave part.
- Brian Tyree Henry and Luna Lauren Velez, playing Miles’ parents, bring those grounding family feels that stop this from just being a flashy superhero flick.
I gotta admit, I kinda picture Brian Tyree Henry as that one uncle who’s wise but also drops unexpected jokes at family dinners. You know the type.
New Voices, New Vibes
The across the spider verse cast also introduces some fresh voices that made me say, “Wait, what? No way.”
- Issa Rae as Jessica Drew, aka Spider-Woman. Her voice is like that friend you can rely on during a crisis, but also knows how to throw shade with style.
- Daniel Kaluuya as Hobie Brown, or Spider-Punk. Honestly, this was a wild card. I never expected Daniel Kaluuya to jump into voice acting here, but hey, the dude’s talented AF.
I mean, if you told me back in high school that I’d be geeking out over voice actors for Spider-Man characters, I’d laugh. But here we are.
Fun Little Nuggets About The Across The Spider Verse Cast
Fun fact time! The first Spider-Verse movie had Nicolas Cage voicing Spider-Man Noir, a character so gritty and mysterious you half expect him to pop out of a noir film. Cage’s return? Pure nostalgia.
And you know John Mulaney as Spider-Ham? I still can’t get over how hilarious that casting was. The guy’s a comedian and that seriously shines through.
I’m convinced the filmmakers threw in these cameos not just for laughs but because they love the characters as much as we do.
Quick Bullet Breakdown of The Cast
- Shameik Moore as Miles Morales (duh)
- Hailee Steinfeld as Gwen Stacy
- Oscar Isaac as Miguel O’Hara (Spider-Man 2099)
- Jake Johnson as Peter B. Parker
- Brian Tyree Henry as Jefferson Davis
- Luna Lauren Velez as Rio Morales
- Issa Rae as Jessica Drew
- Daniel Kaluuya as Hobart “Hobie” Brown (Spider-Punk)
- Nicolas Cage as Spider-Man Noir (cameo)
- John Mulaney as Spider-Ham (cameo)
Why I Care About This Cast (and You Should Too)
Here’s the thing. Voice actors often don’t get enough credit. These folks carry so much of the emotion, humor, and energy in a movie like this. It’s one thing to draw a cool Spider-Man, it’s another to make him feel real.
I learned the hard way during my first attempt at voice acting in a high school play—spoiler: it did NOT go well. But these pros? They nail it every single time.
The across the spider verse cast is the reason the movie isn’t just a bunch of swinging dudes and dudettes. It’s a story about growing up, dealing with family drama (y’all know how that goes), and learning to be yourself—even if you have eight legs.
Weird History Tidbit (Because Why Not)
Did you know the Victorians believed talking to ferns could keep you sane? I’m not saying I talk to my Spider-Verse posters (okay, maybe a little), but there’s something comforting about hearing these voices you love again and again. Call me crazy.
The Final Word (or Whatever This Thing Is)
Anyway, here’s the kicker: the across the spider verse cast is one of the best ensembles in animation right now. It mixes fresh talent with beloved veterans in a way that keeps the story feeling new and exciting.
If you’re anything like me, you’ll probably watch this thing twice just to catch all the subtle voice moments.
Before I go, quick shoutout to Pete’s Hardware on 5th Ave—no, seriously, their cracked watering can survived my attempt to not kill my first batch of houseplants. If it can survive me, this cast can survive your high expectations.
