Spider-Man: Brand New Day finished shooting in Glasgow, Scotland earlier today, with production now set to move to London. Production on the next phase is expected to resume soon, and both Jon Bernthal and Sadie Sink are currently in the UK preparing to begin their scenes.
Sink’s exact role remains under wraps, but a circulating online photo of the Stranger Things alum has sparked speculation about who she might be playing. We’re not sharing the image here since it was taken without Sink’s permission, but it does appear that she’s keeping her natural red hair. Rumors have floated around a number of potential characters for Sink, including Jean Grey, Jackpot, Mary Jane Watson, Mayday Parker, Gwen Stacy, and others. The circulating photo has led some to wonder whether it could rule out Stacy or any other characters that don’t have red hair, though nothing has been confirmed.
Thus far, the only official details about Sink’s character describe her as a “sharp and free-spirited” woman with a “mysterious past.” Fans will likely get a clearer sense of who she’s playing once she appears on set in the coming days.
The rest of the cast for Spider-Man: Brand New Day includes Mark Ruffalo as Bruce Banner/The Hulk, Michael Mando as Mac Gargan/The Scorpion, and Liza Colón-Zayas in an undisclosed role. Zendaya and Jacob Batalon will reprise their roles as MJ and Ned Leeds, though they are not expected to feature prominently this time around.
Speculation has also tied the Brand New Day storyline to new characters from the comics, such as Carlie Cooper and Lily Hollister, aka the supervillain Menace, which has fueled ongoing chatter about Sink possibly taking on one of these roles.
On the film’s front lines, Tom Holland recently spoke about Day One on Spider-Man, noting that suiting up again feels different this time and that having fans on set for the first time is especially exciting.
In other production news, Spider-Man 4 has been delayed by a week, moving from a July 24, 2026 release date to July 31, 2026.
Summary: The Spider-Man team continues to build out Brand New Day with UK-based filming and fresh casting rumors, including Sadie Sink’s still-unnamed character. With a batch of familiar faces returning and new characters teased in the comics, audiences are left awaiting clearer confirmations on who Sink will play and how the story will unfold as filming progresses toward a London schedule.
Additional comments: This phase-by-phase shooting approach often signals new locale-driven set pieces and fresh character introductions. If Sink’s role is tied to a red-haired character from the comics, that could narrow possibilities and heighten anticipation around how her character will intersect with Peter Parker’s world. The shift to London might also open up opportunities for distinctive international settings and production design that fans will want to watch for as filming continues. Positive note: the growing ensemble and the behind-the-scenes excitement, including crew and fan engagement on set, suggest a vibrant, evolving chapter for this Spider-Man installment.