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8 Amazing Casting Choices In Marvel TV Shows

Marvel has made some exemplary casting decisions in building up their cinematic universe of superheroes. From Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man to Benedict Cumberbatch as Doctor Strange and beyond, the studio has a knack for finding the actor who is the best fit for the role – with a few odd exceptions.

8) Josh Keaton – Peter Parker/Spider-Man

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Before we get onto Marvel’s live-action output, first a word about their animated shows. Apart from the fondly remembered X-Men: The Animated Series, not too many of the company’s cartoons are that well considered by fans. One that did have a devoted cult following, though, was the sadly short-lived The Spectacular Spider-Man series. Despite its popularity, it was cancelled after only two seasons when Disney bought the Spider-Man TV rights.

Nevertheless, the show still provided the best animated Spider-Man in our books. Just as the series looked to the early comics, Keaton pitch-perfectly portrayed Peter Parker in his high school days – geeky yet slightly cocky, super-powered yet the unluckiest guy alive. It’s a very authentic presentation of the character from the comics with a very likeable voice performance from Keaton. Tom Holland could do worse than watch this show in preparation for Spider-Man: Homecoming.