MJ’s Boyfriend in Brand New Day Responds to Theory He’s Playing One of Spider-Man’s Most-Hated Characters, “Paul”

Eman Esfandi Debunks Spider-Man Rumor About Him Playing Fan-Hated Character

With Spider-Man’s decades-long comic-book history featuring thousands of characters, fans are constantly guessing who might be brought to the screen. Even a blink-and-you-miss-it, non-speaking character can spark debate about their possible identity. Sometimes these theories, such as the idea that Stan Lee portrayed a cosmic being throughout his many cameos, amount to harmless fun. However, when the character in question is someone fans despise,…

MJ’s Boyfriend in Brand New Day Responds to Theory He’s Playing One of Spider-Man’s Most-Hated Characters, “Paul”

Spider-Man: Brand New Day had more than a few revelations to share about Peter’s world since the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home, and one such reveal was MJ’s new boyfriend. The character is played by actor Eman Esfandi in the film, and though unnamed in the film and only labeled as the boyfriend in […]

Spider-Man Brand New Day Star Is Very Offended Fans Think He’s Secretly Another Character

Spoilers for Spider-Man: Brand New Day are ahead.Eman Esfandi has officially entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the Ahsoka actor would like everyone to get one thing straight about his mysterious Spider-Man: Brand New Day character. He is not, has never been, and will never be Paul. And judging by the forcefulness of his denial, please do not put that evil on him. Wait. Who's Paul?(Image credit: Sony Pictures Releasing, Marvel Studios)Wh…

‘Never Will Be’: Spider-Man 4 Actor Strongly Rejects MCU Theory Regarding a Hated Character - Comic Book Movies and Superhero Movie News

(Photo Credit: Sony Pictures Releasing) A Spider-Man: Brand New Day star has officially ruled out the most-hated character theory about him. Eman Esfandi, who plays MJ’s new boyfriend, has reacted to speculation surrounding his mystery role. Marvel has not officially revealed the name of the character Esfandi plays in Spider-Man 4. This led fans to connect him to Paul Rabin, a widely disliked character from the comics. However, the American acto…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day star strongly debunks theory about the identity of MJ's new boyfriend

Spider-Man: Brand New Day actor Eman Esfandi has, in no uncertain terms, debunked a popular theory about the identity of MJ's boyfriend."I am not, never have been, and never will be 'Paul'," Esfandi wrote on Twitter. Confused? The Paul in question was recently introduced in the comics as MJ's boyfriend, later marrying her and adopting children together.Fans, however, reacted negatively. Paul was soon seen as shorthand for intrusive original char…