Jon Favreau to return to the MCU in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'

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By Darian Scalamoni

            Jon Favreau was the guy who pretty much started the Marvel Cinematic Universe as he directed the first Iron Man film back in 2008 and helped Kevin Feige jumpstart what is now one of the most exciting and innovative genres in movies today. Not only did Favreau direct the first two Iron Man films, he also stars in the franchise as Tony Stark’s right hand man, Happy Hogan. According to Collider, Favreau is set to return to the MCU in the upcoming Spider-Man: Homecoming in which Robert Downey Jr. will also star in.

            Tom Holland is set to star as Peter Parker/Spider-Man in the team up between Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures. This will not be the first time we’ve seen Holland on screen as the web slinger though as Holland appeared as the hero in the most recent MCU film, Captain America: Civil War. Homecoming is currently in production with Jon Watts (Cop Car) directing.

            We’re still picking at straws when it comes to details about the MCU’s first real attempt at Spider-Man following the first two franchises headed solely by Sony. Those include the original Spider-Man films starring Tobey Maguire and The Amazing Spider-Man series led by Andrew Garfield. What we do know is that Marvel has said this will be a high school story with something similar to the vibe of a John Hughes (The Breakfast Club, Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) movie.

            Spider-Man: Homecoming stars not only Holland, Downey Jr. and now, Favreau but also Michael Keaton as the villain Vulture. In addition to all of those stars, Marisa Tomei, Tony Revolori, Zendaya, Hannibal Burress, Bokeem Woodbine, Martin Starr and Donald Glover round out the ensemble for the film.