Love it or hate it, but at this point, Marvel’s biggest selling point isn’t just superheroes—it’s surprise cameos. Look at Spider-Man: No Way Home and Deadpool & Wolverine. Both movies soared past a billion dollars, largely because fans were obsessed with who would show up and who wouldn’t. So, naturally, Spider-Man 4 might be gearing up for another nostalgia-fueled ride.
Or… maybe not?
One legendary Marvel actor, who’s been part of the multiverse for over two decades, was asked if he’d be back in Spider-Man 4, and his answer was cryptic, to say the least. Enter J.K. Simmons, aka the iconic loudmouth editor of the Daily Bugle, J. Jonah Jameson. When questioned about his return, Simmons simply responded, “No spoilers. Sorry, I’m not telling!” Classic non-answer, but let’s be real—if there was nothing to hide, would he be so secretive?
Marvel actors have different strategies when it comes to keeping secrets. Tom Holland and Mark Ruffalo? Notorious for spilling the beans. Meanwhile, Andrew Garfield outright lied about No Way Home, even when leaks practically confirmed his return. Simmons, however, is going for the “say nothing and let the internet spiral” approach.
Given that he already made small appearances in Far From Home and No Way Home, it wouldn’t be shocking if Jameson popped up again. But here’s the real question—will he actually get a bigger role this time? Now that Peter Parker is a nobody post-No Way Home, maybe he could finally land a job at the Bugle. It’s wild that Simmons has been in two MCU Spider-Man films and hasn’t had a proper face-to-face moment with Peter yet—especially when there were three of them running around last time!
Spider-Man 4 has a big decision to make. Does it lean into another multiversal cameo fest, or does it take a step back and focus on character-driven storytelling like Homecoming and the Sam Raimi trilogy? Let’s be honest—another crossover-heavy spectacle would probably rake in the most cash, given the current state of Hollywood blockbusters.
Simmons might just be the first of many rumored returning faces, but he definitely won’t be the last. With filming set to begin in the U.K. later this year, expect more Marvel veterans to either confirm—or hilariously deny—their involvement.