The original plans for the Miles Morales variant in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse fooled the audience with its ending. The movie went on to break numerous records, surpassing the box office success of its predecessor and becoming Sony Animation's biggest film yet. This set the stage for the upcoming sequel, Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. The film's conclusion also provided an unexpected connection to the next installment, introducing a Prowler variant of Miles. However, the film's initial intentions for this variant became apparent when character designer Kris Anka shared concept art on Twitter.
According to the artist, the original vision for the character Miles was not as the Prowler, but rather as an "athletic vigilante." This revelation implies that the Prowler variant of Miles is not actually a villain, as the ending of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse had led viewers to believe. The film cleverly deceived its audience into thinking that Miles was in danger, all in order to create suspense for the upcoming sequel set to be released next year.
Why Beyond The Spider-Verse Is More Interesting With Two Hero Miles Variants
Contrary to the implications of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's conclusion, Prowler Miles, also known as Miles G. Morales, is more of a vigilante than a villain. It's important to note that his moral compass differs slightly from that of the main Miles Morales, as evident in the Spider-Verse sequel where the character displays a darker edge. Nevertheless, this revelation paves the way for an intriguing element in Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.
The threequel will showcase two versions of the hero Miles, each with their own unique identity, highlighting that anyone can become a hero. Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will focus on Prowler Miles, unveiling his true aspirations and revealing his past as a vigilante. This exploration will demonstrate the similarities and differences between Prowler Miles and the original Spider-Man Miles. The film will also introduce Gwen Stacy variants, providing a fresh perspective on the franchise's main characters. Audiences can anticipate an in-depth exploration of Prowler Miles' life following the surprising conclusion of Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Source: Kris Anka/Twitter