Charlie Cox has returned from the limbo of cancellation amid news that he’ll be joining the already crowded Spider-Man 3.
The 37-year-old Daredevil star will be reprising his role as the blind superhero for the next installment of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man series, which is resurrection characters from different incarnations of the series, Murphy’s Multiverse reported on Wednesday.
Cox’s casting follows reports that past Spider-Man stars will be joining this newest iteration as well.
New addition: Charlie Cox, 37, will resume his title role from Netflix’s Daredevil in the upcoming Spider-Man 3 film,Murphy’s Multiverse reported; still from Daredevil
The English actor was previously unable to appear in other Marvel projects as Daredevil due to a clause in Marvel’s contract with Netflix that prevented the character from appearing ‘in any non-Netflix series or film for at least two years after cancellation,’ according to TVLine.
But now that it’s just a few days past the two-year mark, Cox is free to play Daredevil in Spider-Man 3.
Netflix canceled its Daredevil series on November 29, 2018, after three seasons.
When announcing the cancellation, Netflix said in a statement, ‘While the series on Netflix has ended, the three existing seasons will remain on the service for years to come, while the Daredevil character will live on in future projects for Marvel,’ which suggests Cox may not be done playing Daredevil yet.
![The waiting game: Netflix and Marvel's contract stated that the characters couldn't reappear for at least two years after cancellation, but now enough time has passed for Cox to reprise the role; still from Daredevil](https://i1.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/09/23/36658620-9036801-The_waiting_game_Netflix_and_Marvel_s_contract_stated_that_the_c-a-37_1607556328191.jpg?resize=634%2C422&ssl=1)
The waiting game: Netflix and Marvel’s contract stated that the characters couldn’t reappear for at least two years after cancellation, but now enough time has passed for Cox to reprise the role; still from Daredevil
![Multiple webslingers: Spider-Man 3 seems to be trying to repeat the success of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, in which multiple versions of the webslinger from different universes joined forces; still from Spider-Man: Homecoming](https://i2.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/09/22/36658002-9036801-image-m-5_1607553627708.jpg?resize=634%2C423&ssl=1)
Multiple webslingers: Spider-Man 3 seems to be trying to repeat the success of Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, in which multiple versions of the webslinger from different universes joined forces; still from Spider-Man: Homecoming
![Continuity: The newest film will be sticking with Tom Holland as Peter Parker and Zendaya as his girlfriend MJ](https://i1.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/09/22/36658004-9036801-image-m-14_1607554629558.jpg?resize=634%2C414&ssl=1)
Continuity: The newest film will be sticking with Tom Holland as Peter Parker and Zendaya as his girlfriend MJ
The new Spider-Man 3 seems to be trying to repeat the success of the 2018 animated film Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse, in which multiple versions of the webslinger from different universes joined forces.
That film, which was a box office hit and received adoring critical praise, had Shameik Moore voicing Miles Morales, the character who took over as Spider-Man after Peter Parker was killed in the comics.
The newest film will be sticking with Peter, with Tom Holland returning and Zendaya also set to come back as his girlfriend MJ.
Andrew Garfield, who played Spider-man in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its sequel is set to make an appearance in the new film, while Tobey Maguire, who starred in 2002’s Spider-Man, is still negotiating over an appearance, according to Collider.
![Worlds collide: Andrew Garfield, who played Spider-man in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its sequel is set to make an appearance in the new film; still from The Amazing Spider-Man 2012](https://i2.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/09/22/36608780-9031891-Worlds_collide_A_since_deleted_Sony_video_teased_In_Spider_Man_3-a-1_1607553148229.jpg?resize=634%2C422&ssl=1)
Worlds collide: Andrew Garfield, who played Spider-man in The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and its sequel is set to make an appearance in the new film; still from The Amazing Spider-Man 2012
![The OG: Tobey Maguire, who starred in 2002's Spider-Man, is still negotiating over an appearance, according to Collider; still from Spider-Man 2](https://i2.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/08/20/36608786-9031891-image-m-89_1607460290573.jpg?resize=634%2C420&ssl=1)
The OG: Tobey Maguire, who starred in 2002’s Spider-Man, is still negotiating over an appearance, according to Collider; still from Spider-Man 2
Back in October, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that Jamie Foxx would be returning as his Amazing Spider-Man 2 character Electro, and Collider has also reported that Kirsten Dunst will return as the original Mary Jane Watson.
Alfred Molina will reprise his role as Doctor Octopus from Spider-Man 2, considered a high-water mark for the Spider-Man films among fans.
It was previously reported that Benedict Cumberbatch would return as Doctor Strange, though that news was less, as he’s currently a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
His characters ability to travel to alternate dimensions may be what sets all the reunions in motion.
![Back at it: Kirsten Dunst will return as the original Mary Jane Watson, according to Collider; Dunst and Maguire seen in Spider-Man 3 (2007)](https://i0.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/09/23/36660528-9036801-Back_at_it_Kirsten_Dunst_will_return_as_the_original_Mary_Jane_W-a-38_1607556328240.jpg?resize=634%2C479&ssl=1)
Back at it: Kirsten Dunst will return as the original Mary Jane Watson, according to Collider; Dunst and Maguire seen in Spider-Man 3 (2007)
![; pictured in 2004's Spider-Man 2](https://i1.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/08/19/36606290-9031891-image-m-75_1607456890992.jpg?resize=634%2C340&ssl=1)
Doc Oc: Alfred Molina will reprise his role as Doctor Octopus from Spider-Man 2, considered a high-water mark for the Spider-Man films among fans; pictured in 2004’s Spider-Man 2
Emma Stone is reportedly in talks to resume her role of Gwen Stacy from the Amazing Spider-Man films.
The barrage of casting news has even led to memes online about ridiculous casting choices.
One representative tweet joked that Paul Giamatti, who played Rhino in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, would be returning for Spider-Man 3 — but as his wine aficionado character from Sideways (2004).
![Having a laugh: The casting news led to memes about ridiculous casting choices, including the joke that Paul Giamatti would return — but as his wine aficionado character from Sideways](https://i1.wp.com/i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/09/23/36660798-9036801-Having_a_laugh_The_casting_news_led_to_memes_about_ridiculous_ca-a-39_1607556328344.jpg?resize=634%2C431&ssl=1)
Having a laugh: The casting news led to memes about ridiculous casting choices, including the joke that Paul Giamatti would return — but as his wine aficionado character from Sideways