Unleashing Spider-Man's Multiverse: Miles and Gwen Take the Spotlight

In an interview with Screen Rant at the world premiere of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, Phil Lord and Chris Miller discussed the difficulties of bringing multiple universes to life in the movie. With 240 characters, the film has one of the largest crews of any animation movie ever. Miller explained that their objective was to portray the diverse universes in a captivating manner, which came with its own set of challenges. Lord emphasized that the characters were the focal point of the story, and that was the key to making the movie work.

We aimed to create a unique art and animation style for each world, making it feel like walking into a painting by a different artist. This was a challenging task both technically and artistically, but it was an exciting challenge for the entire team. The result is a cinematic experience unlike anything seen before. However, it was important to remain focused on the characters, especially Miles, his family, and Gwen, ensuring their stories remained at the forefront of the film.

Focusing On Miles & Gwen In Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

The success of both Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse lies not only in their stunning animation, but in their ability to maintain a strong and engaging plot despite spanning multiple universes and featuring numerous characters. The heart of these movies lies in their well-crafted and relatable characters, such as Miles Morales who grapples with the weight of responsibility and ultimately steps into his role as Spider-Man with the guidance of Peter B. Parker and Gwen Stacy. In the upcoming Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse, Miles will face new challenges as he travels across universes and meets even more heroes, forcing him to confront his own beliefs and values as a hero. Additionally, the film promises to delve deeper into Gwen's own struggles as a hero, providing a fresh perspective on her character.

The importance of the new heroes and universes lies in their profound impact on Miles and Gwen's journeys, making Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse a remarkable blend of explosive worlds and heartfelt storytelling. Rather than relying solely on endless cameos and universe-hopping, the film's driving force should be showcasing how Miles and Gwen's unique qualities make them stand out from other heroes. While the animation is groundbreaking and these elements add to the fun, it is ultimately the character arcs of Miles and Gwen that serve as the true unifying element of Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse.