A Major Spider-Man: Brand New Day Fan Theory Just Got Debunked (But There Could Still Be A Big Twist)
Marvel
A behind-the-scenes costume photo may have just blown up the biggest fan theory about who Eman Esfandi is secretly playing in Brand New Day.
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Theory Briefing
- A photo shared by director Destin Daniel Cretton shows the Boomerang actor alongside costume designer Sanja Milkovic Hays — and he doesn't look like Eman Esfandi.
- Fans had theorized Esfandi's unnamed character, MJ's new boyfriend, is actually Boomerang in disguise — setting up a personal betrayal for both Peter and MJ.
- The stunt-double loophole keeps the theory alive: the man in the photo could be a double, not the credited actor.
- Tarantula, a Hand operative, or a Tombstone lackey are floated as alternative secret identities for Esfandi's mystery role.
- Sadie Sink's still-unnamed character remains the film's other central casting mystery as Brand New Day nears its premiere.