The Definitive Cast List: 12 Shocking Voice Actors And Characters In 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man'
The anticipation is reaching a fever pitch for Marvel Animation’s next major project, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, a Disney+ animated series that promises to take fans back to the web-slinger's early days in a fresh, alternate-timeline setting. As of today, December 21, 2025, the full, star-studded voice cast has been confirmed, featuring a blend of veteran voice actors and acclaimed Hollywood talent stepping into the shoes—or rather, the vocal booth—of iconic characters like Peter Parker and Norman Osborn.
This series, which is set to debut on January 29, 2025, is not just another Spider-Man story; it's a pivotal new chapter in the Multiverse Saga, exploring a reality where Peter Parker's origin is subtly—but significantly—altered. The backbone of any great animated show is its voice cast, and the roster for this series is packed with award-winners and fan favorites, confirming that this will be one of the most talked-about Marvel releases of the new year.
The Main Voice Cast and Their Acclaimed Career Profiles
The core cast of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man brings a wealth of experience, from animated epics to Emmy-winning live-action dramas. Their involvement guarantees a level of performance that will define these new versions of classic characters for a generation of fans.
1. Hudson Thames as Peter Parker / Spider-Man
- Biography: Born March 19, 1994, in Los Angeles, California, Hudson Thames is an American actor and musician. He is a familiar name to Marvel fans, having previously provided the voice for Peter Parker in the animated series What If...?.
- Notable Roles: Thames has appeared in live-action television shows such as The Secret Life of the American Teenager and Malibu Country. His reprisal of the Spider-Man role in this new series solidifies his position as the voice of this specific, alternate-timeline version of the hero.
2. Colman Domingo as Norman Osborn
- Biography: Colman Domingo is an acclaimed American actor, playwright, and director, known for his powerful, complex performances across film, television, and stage. His involvement as Norman Osborn, a pivotal mentor figure in this series, is a major casting coup.
- Notable Roles & Awards: Domingo won a Primetime Emmy Award for his recurring role as the recovering drug addict Ali in the HBO series Euphoria. He has also received an Academy Award nomination for his performance in Sing Sing and a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Ma Rainey's Black Bottom.
3. Kari Wahlgren as May Parker and Mrs. Eberhardt
- Biography: Kari Wahlgren is one of the most prolific and respected American voice actresses in the industry, with a career spanning decades in animation, anime, and video games.
- Notable Roles: Her extensive resume includes fan-favorite roles like Haruko Haruhara in FLCL, Amora the Enchantress in The Avengers: Earth's Mightiest Heroes, Celty Sturluson in Durarara!!, and various characters in Rick and Morty. In video games, she voiced Ashe in Final Fantasy XII and Kitana and Mileena in the Mortal Kombat series.
4. Zeno Robinson as Harry Osborn
- Biography: Zeno Robinson is a highly celebrated American voice actor, recognized for his versatility and dynamic performances in both Western and Japanese animation. He takes on the role of Harry Osborn, Peter Parker’s best friend and the son of Norman Osborn.
- Notable Roles & Awards: Robinson is perhaps best known for voicing Hawks in the hit anime series My Hero Academia, a role for which he won "Best Performance by a Voice Actor (English)" at the 2021 Crunchyroll Anime Awards. Other major roles include Cyborg/Victor Stone in Young Justice and various characters in Ben 10: Alien Force.
5. Grace Song as Nico Minoru
- Biography: Grace Song is an American actress and voice actress who has been active since the early 2000s. She steps into the role of Nico Minoru, a character known from the popular Marvel comic series, Runaways.
- Notable Roles: She has appeared in shows such as Greetings from Home and Rule The Mix. Nico Minoru's inclusion is a major hint at the show's focus on a wider, interconnected Marvel universe.
The Expanding Roster: Supporting Characters and Sinister Villains
A Spider-Man story is only as good as its villains and its supporting cast, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man is set to feature a deep bench of both. The series is confirmed to pit the young hero against a host of classic and obscure foes, many of whom are getting their first major animated appearance in years.
Key Supporting Cast Members
- Eugene Byrd as Lonnie Lincoln: Byrd, known for roles in *Bones* and *Arrow*, voices Lonnie Lincoln, a character who is often portrayed as a rival to Peter Parker and who eventually becomes the villain Tombstone in the comics.
- Anairis Quinones as Carmilla Black / Maria Vasquez (Tarantula): Quinones is a versatile voice actress who is set to voice two characters: Carmilla Black, a character known as the Scorpion's second-in-command, and Maria Vasquez, who is an early-season villain known as Tarantula.
- Hugh Dancy as Doctor Octopus: While details are scarce, the acclaimed actor Hugh Dancy, known for his roles in *Hannibal* and *Homeland*, is rumored to be voicing Doctor Octopus in the show's second season, which is already confirmed for a Fall 2026 release.
The Confirmed Rogues Gallery (Season 1)
The first season, titled "Amazing Fantasy" and featuring episodes like "The Parker Luck" and "Secret Identity Crisis", will introduce a formidable lineup of classic Spider-Man antagonists. The series is confirmed to feature a number of characters who are being mentored by Norman Osborn, which hints at a more organized, strategic threat than Peter has faced before.
- Scorpion (Mac Gargan): The classic villain Mac Gargan, who becomes the Scorpion, is confirmed to appear early on.
- Rhino: The powerful, armored villain Rhino is on the confirmed list of antagonists.
- Chameleon: The master of disguise, Chameleon, is another iconic foe set to test Peter's abilities.
- Speed Demon: A lesser-known but formidable speedster villain is confirmed to be one of the early threats.
- Unicorn (Mila Masaryk): The show will introduce a gender-swapped adaptation of the comic character Milos Masaryk, known as Unicorn.
The Alternate Timeline: Plot Details and MCU Connections
The series is a product of Marvel Animation and is set in an alternate timeline, deliberately separating it from the main continuity of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films. This creative decision allows head writer Jeff Trammell and supervising director Mel Zwyer to explore Peter Parker's origin story and high school days with a fresh perspective and without the constraints of live-action continuity.
The Doctor Strange Nexus Event
A key plot point that establishes this as an alternate reality is an event involving Doctor Strange. The series explores a future where a battle with a symbiote alters Peter's destiny, suggesting a major connection to the wider Multiverse and perhaps a nod to the events of *Spider-Man: No Way Home*, though in a different timeline. This "Nexus Event" allows the show to introduce characters like Nico Minoru and elements from the wider Marvel universe, such as the organization W.E.B. (Worldwide Engineering Brigade), without needing to fully integrate them into the main MCU.
A Focus on Mentorship and Responsibility
Unlike other iterations where Peter is mentored by Tony Stark, this series positions Norman Osborn as Peter’s primary mentor figure. This dynamic is a significant shift, setting up a complex and potentially tragic relationship, as fans know Norman Osborn is destined to become the Green Goblin. The title itself, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, is a direct call-back to the character's core ethos: a street-level hero focused on his community, a theme that will be central to the show's narrative.
The Future: Season 2 and Beyond
The commitment to a second season, already slated for a Fall 2026 release, demonstrates Marvel's faith in the project. Season 2 is rumored to expand the rogues gallery even further, with potential appearances from major villains like Tombstone and Kingpin. The deep and talented voice cast, combined with a fresh take on the Spider-Man mythos, positions Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man as a must-watch series that will redefine a classic Marvel hero for the streaming era.
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