Andy Samberg is one of the most distinct voices in comedy working today, and also the kind of guy who will throw himself into whatever the role calls for. He recently lent his voice to the shocking film ‘Chip ‘N’ Dale: Rescue Rangers’, but has also appeared with voice-over roles in ‘Hotel Transylvania’, ‘Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs’ and ‘Storks’. . Samberg is known for playing borderline absurd characters, which makes Ben Reilly a surprisingly grounded role for him. Samberg has more than the goods to deliver stellar one-liners, but can he deliver the seriousness required for a role like this?
Yes, yes he can.
As ridiculously hilarious as a movie like “Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is, there are also a handful of moments where Samberg really lets his character Connor get vulnerable. If you still need convincing, can I recommend the 2012 comedy-drama “Celeste & Jesse Forever,” where he and Rashida Jones play a divorcing couple? Sure, there are plenty of funny moments considering Samberg and Jones are both comedy mainstays, but he executes an impressive balance throughout the movie that might as well serve as an audition tape for playing Scarlet Spider. . Samberg’s casting also means we essentially get a Jewish Spider-Man, who also rules.
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” hits theaters on June 2, 2023.