Issa Rae Teases Spider-Woman Role in 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' (Exclusive)

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Issa Rae is playing coy about her role in the Spider-Verse!ET's Lauren Zima caught up with the  actress at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards on Sunday, where she discussed her potential role in the upcoming  sequel. «I don't know if I'm allowed to say that, but I love and would love to be doing it if I were,» Rae teased when asked about her status in the Sony production.The  creator and star confirmed the news last June by reposting 's article on her Instagram Story, and expressing her excitement.«The way I have loved since the third grade.

A dream come true,» she wrote alongside the screenshot. According to the outlet, Rae will voice Jessica Drew, aka Spider-Woman.The sequel is co-written by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, who also serve as producers.

Rae joins Shameik Moore, who reprises his role as Miles Morales/Spider-Man and Hailee Steinfeld who voices Spider-Gwen. Miller also shared the news, adding on Twitter, «This is so exciting.

More excitement to come…»This is so exciting. More excitement to come...https://t.co/suSyFKJTWxRae wasn't the only Spider-Verse star on the red carpet --  Jared Leto shared his excitement for his upcoming anti-hero role with ET, as well.«I think it's a different take on the Marvel Universe, and it's a brand new character, so I'm super excited to share that with audiences,» he told ET of his role as biochemist-turns-vampire Michael Morbius.