Bella Ramsey Holds Onto Dream of Being Spider-Man

by Carlos Mendoza January 6, 2026

written by Carlos Mendoza January 6, 2026

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Bella Ramsey reaffirmed her interest in playing Spider-Man at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards, adding humor to the ongoing fan debate about the potential casting.
Ramseys comments regarding the Spider-Man role gained significant attention on social media, with some fans advocating for her as a new interpretation of the character.
The suggestion of Bella Ramsey playing Spider-Man has sparked discussions about diversity and representation in Marvel projects, as well as the possibility of multiple realities featuring diverse heroes.
Despite no official plans being announced yet, Bella Ramseys continued enthusiasm for the role could potentially lead to future Marvel collaborations.

Bella Ramsey Advocates for Gender Equality and Expresses Interest in Spider-Man Role

Bella Ramsey, best known for playing Ellie in HBO’s The Last of Us, has reaffirmed her interest in playing Spider-Man, stating at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards that she would enjoy embodying the iconic hero. Ramsey, who also appeared in HBO’s Game of Thrones, is an activist for gender ideology. In August 2025, Variety’s Marc Malkin asked her about potentially playing a superhero alongside The Last of Us co-star Pedro Pascal, to which she responded, “I don’t know about that. I could be Spider-Man.” Ramsey has been openly supporting gender ideology since 2023. In March of that year, she promoted Trans Day of Visibility in a social media post that is no longer available. A few months later, in July 2023, she began promoting the transgender clothing brand Both. In April 2025, Ramsey was among approximately 400 signatories on a letter arguing that a UK Supreme Court ruling defining “woman” based on biological sex is harmful and endangers the safety of trans, nonbinary, and intersex people living in the UK.

Bella Ramsey’s Continued Pursuit of Spider-Man Role Amid Fan Debate and Marvel Speculation

On January 5, 2026, Ramsey confirmed her continued interest in the Spider-Man role, telling Variety at the Critics Choice Awards that she’s still “up for it.” This was her first confirmation since their conversation the previous year. She joked about finding it amusing to see herself in Spider-Man’s colors and admitted that she did not anticipate her casual remark would make headlines. Her comments quickly gained traction: [#CriticsChoiceAwards Bella Ramsey on going viral for saying they’d love to play Spider-Man: “I’m still up for it.”](https://twitter.com/yGMDykNUyD) — Variety (@Variety) January 5, 2026 (To view this content, please activate targeting cookies.) [Manage cookie settings](URL) The suggestion has sparked debate among fans. Some advocate for Peter Parker to remain in the role, while others are open to new versions of Spider-Man, particularly after the success of the “Spider-Verse” concept, which features multiple realities and diverse heroes sharing the same name. Currently, there are no confirmed plans for Ramsey to play Spider-Man, but her continued enthusiasm could potentially open doors for future Marvel projects.

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