Zendaya, the star of the upcoming film ‘Challengers,’ has become the latest in a string of actresses who have portrayed Peter Parker’s love interest in live-action ‘Spider-Man’ films and subsequently played tennis players. This peculiar legacy was brought to Zendaya’s attention during an appearance on ‘Good Morning America,’ where she expressed amusement at the coincidence.
Kirsten Dunst and Emma Stone, who played Mary Jane Watson and Gwen Stacy, respectively, in earlier ‘Spider-Man’ installments, both went on to portray tennis players in subsequent films. Zendaya, who stars as a tennis coach in ‘Challengers,’ jokingly acknowledged the trend as a prophecy that she may be destined to fulfill.
Zendaya’s observation has sparked amusement and curiosity among fans of the ‘Spider-Man’ franchise. The uncanny connection between the two roles has become a source of entertainment and has added to the mystique surrounding the superhero films.
