Marvel fans don’t know much about next year’s sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming, but they do have one valuable piece of information. Mysterio will reportedly be the villain in Spidey’s sophomore solo film in the MCU, and Jake Gyllenhaal is in talks to play him. At long last, the master of illusion will get his due on the big screen.
While we wait for production to begin on this hotly anticipated sequel, here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about the villains who call themselves Mysterio and why this character has remained such a constant presence in Marvel’s comics over the years.
Source: IGN.com Mysterio Explained: Who Is the Spider-Man Homecoming 2 Villain?