Joe Keery’s Spider-Man 4 Rumor for Harry Osborn Gets Mixed Reactions From Fans
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is making headlines after rumors claimed Joe Keery may join the cast as Harry Osborn. The unconfirmed reports sparked mixed fan reactions, ranging from excitement to skepticism.
In the comics, Harry Osborn is Norman Osborn’s son. James Franco portrayed him in Sam Raimi’s trilogy, Dane DeHaan in The Amazing Spider-Man 2, and in No Way Home, Tobey Maguire’s Peter Parker recalled his best friend becoming a villain and dying.
All Spider-Man 4 fans aren’t pleased about Joe Keery’s Harry Osborn rumor
The rumor lacks any confirmed or legitimate source and should be taken with caution. It surfaced on August 9, 2025, through pop culture news accounts claiming he would play Peter Parker’s best friend in the MCU.
Fans reacted with a mix of skepticism, curiosity, and excitement. One user commented, “I thought it was already confirmed that Oscorp and the Osborn don’t exist in this Marvel reality.” Another said, “Are they trying to recreate a Spider-Man 3?” Some expressed doubt about the casting fit, noting, “James Franco / Dane Dehaan / Joe Keery — All terrible Harry Osbornes imo,” while others called it a “terrible pick.”
Several fans also questioned the timing of introducing the character, stating, “That’s coming in VERY late into the game.” Others wondered about changes to existing characters, asking, “Best friend??? WTH happened to Ned???” and “But he already had a best friend?”
On the positive side, some reactions welcomed the idea. Comments included, “Actually a pretty good casting if so,” “He looks a lot like Andrew Garfield,” “This would actually be peak casting,” and “Actually not a bad choice.” Others joked about the growing list of Stranger Things stars joining the MCU, saying, “They just getting the whole Stranger Things cast atp.”
If true, Keery would be the second Stranger Things star in the film after Sadie Sink and the third to join the MCU after Joseph Quinn.
Marvel will release Spider-Man: Brand New Day on July 31, 2026.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on SuperHeroHype.
Source: Comingsoon.net