Naomi Watts Joins MCU With Surprise AI Role in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
Naomi Watts has officially entered the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a secret role that surprised fans worldwide.
The 57-year-old actress revealed on Instagram that she provided the voice for E.V.I.E., also known as E.V., Peter Parker’s artificial intelligence assistant in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Watts shared a behind-the-scenes photo from a Zoom session with the film’s director Destin Daniel Cretton, celebrating her unexpected involvement in the highly anticipated superhero project.
“From playing your mom to playing your AI,” Watts wrote, referring to her reunion with Tom Holland after previously starring alongside him in the 2012 drama The Impossible.
The actress also congratulated Holland, Cretton, and the entire Spider-Man: Brand New Day team, expressing pride in being part of the blockbuster production.
Watts’ appearance marks her first official contribution to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, adding another major name to the franchise’s expanding cast.
Her connection with Holland makes the cameo even more notable, as the two actors previously worked together more than a decade ago before reuniting for the Marvel project.
While Watts’ role is focused on voice performance rather than an on-screen appearance, the reveal has generated excitement among fans eager to discover more about Peter Parker’s latest adventure.
With Marvel continuing to introduce unexpected characters and celebrity appearances, Watts’ hidden role adds another layer of mystery to Spider-Man: Brand New Day.