Marvin Jones III Cast as Tombstone in Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Okay, web-slingers and shadow hunters, gather around. There’s a new big bad stepping into the Marvel cinematic ring, and he has a reputation that makes his presence scream “trouble” in all capitals. Spider-Man: Brand New Day has landed a fresh villain, and the casting is as spicy as a radioactive spider bite.

Marvin Jones III (aka Krondon) is officially donning the mantle of Tombstone in Brand New Day. If the name sounds familiar, it’s because he’s been associated with the character before, he voiced Tombstone in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and is expected to voice him again in Beyond the Spider-Verse. But this time, it’s live-action. Imagine that voice, but walking the streets of New York, not just echoing in panels of animation.

So who is Tombstone? In the comics, Lonnie Lincoln is less “supervillain in spandex” and more “organized crime boss with superpowers.” He’s an albino figure of fear, with near-indestructible skin, brutal strength, and a knack for thinking several steps ahead. He’s the kind of foe who doesn’t just punch the hero, he manipulates entire gangs, controls corners, and stirs fear with every whispered reputation. In Brand New Day, expect him to rise through the criminal underworld, shifting shadows behind the scenes even as he’s physically confronting Spidey.

This casting feels like a full circle: Jones gets to bring physical presence to a role he’s already voiced. That continuity gives something extra, a sense that Tombstone’s live version will carry the gravitas of his animated counterpart, but amplified. As in, if his voice role teased his menace, this movie will let him breathe it in full 3D.

The timing is dramatic, too. Filming had to pause after Tom Holland suffered a concussion during a stunt. But the production is gearing back up, with the momentum of the cast and crew working to push forward. This pause likely gives the creative team extra space to nail down the visuals, especially for a villain like Tombstone who demands a strong aesthetic presence.

The rest of the cast is stacked: Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Bernthal, Sadie Sink, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, among others. All of them will need to interact with or dodge the looming shadow that is Tombstone. He’s not just a punching bag; he’s a chess player who might force Spidey into traps and moral dilemmas.

One fun speculative beat: how faithful will the film be to Tombstone’s ties with other characters? In comics, he has long history with reporters like Robbie Robertson, rivalries with Spider-Man and Daredevil, and familial linkages. Pull any of those threads and you could get story sparks. Also, given that Jones has voiced this character in the Spider-Verse franchise, there may be easter eggs or callbacks for fans who catch the bridge between animation and live action.

If everything hits right, Brand New Day will feel like a darker, sharper chapter for Spider-Man. Jones as Tombstone gives the film a serious backbone of menace. More than a villain, he’s a looming threat, brains, muscle, scars, and shadow all fused.

So, get ready. July 31, 2026 is when we’ll see if Tombstone can live up to the hype. Until then, keep your spider sense tingling. The city is about to get a lot more dangerous.