When TheWrap reported Thursday that actress Zendaya Coleman would be playing Peter Parker's boo in next summer's "Spider-Man: Homecoming," Twitter just about lost its mind.
The TL when they found of @Zendaya was gonna be playing the role of Mary Jane Watson in the new Marvel Spiderman pic.twitter.com/qHA0pBHo6d
— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) August 19, 2016
Coleman, 19, landed the role of Mary Jane Watson, one of the most familiar love interests in the Marvel superhero's universe.
Twitter celebrated and welcomed Coleman as their Mary Jane not only because the Cover Girl is a talented actress, but because she represents a defining moment for the black community.
She will be the first African-American to play Spiderman's love interest.
Zendaya is playing Mary Jane?! Can I buy my ticket now? pic.twitter.com/1iHWbCM67J
— Black Girl Culture (@blkgirlculture) August 19, 2016
I am so excited that @Zendaya will be playing Mary Jane in Spiderman! Yes!
— Ricky Dillon (@RickyPDillon) August 19, 2016
"Ugh I feel so drowsy and sleepy toda--"
— Thomas Sanders (@ThomasSanders) August 19, 2016
*Remembers @Zendaya is the new Mary Jane Watson*
"I am awake, renewed, & ready for the world."
Zendaya is already, far and away the most fire Mary Jane Watson in history
— Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) August 18, 2016
The cast also includes Michael Keaton, Donald Glover, Jacob Batalon, Laura Harrier, Tony Revolori, Tyne Daly, Bokeem Woodbine, Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr.
"Spider-Man: Homecoming" hits theaters July 7, 2017.
