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A few years back, ahead of the release ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, Tom Holland and Zendaya weighed in on actors who would fit the bill to play Harry Osborn in the MCU. As Spider-Man’s best friend and arch-enemy, the character has played a pivotal role in the legacy of the webbed superhero. According to Holland and Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet was perfectly cut out for the part.
Chalamet, who shot to fame in the coming-of-age filmCall Me By Your Name, went on to break the commercial space as well with Denis Villeneuve’s blockbusterDuneapart from starring in many impressive off-beat roles. Now, ahead ofDune 2, fans believe that the rising star has everything it takes to play Harry Osborn in the MCU.
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At just 28 years old,Timothée Chalametalready has an eclectic repertoire of films under his belt. From critically acclaimed performances inCall Me By Your NameandBeautiful Boyto entering the commercial space withDuneandWonka, Chalamet has proved that he can straddle both worlds seamlessly.
In 2021, during the promotions ofSpider-Man: No Way Home, theLittle Womenstar’s name came up in an interview with the film’s central leadsTom Hollandand Zendaya who both believed that he would be a perfect fit in theMCU. In a chat withAP Entertainment, Holland pitted Chalamet as an ideal candidate for Peter Parker’s friend and enemy, Harry Osborn.
“He’d be a good Harry Osborn… I think it would be good to bring him in as a FOS (friend of Spider-Man), and then he kind of becomes bad. And then he could be a villain. He’d be a good villain.”
Interestingly, Chalamet revealed that he auditioned for the role of Peter Parker forSpider-Man Homecoming,which turned out to be a forgettable one by the actor’s own admission. Having also confessed that he was a huge fan of the character and the franchise, Marvel fans are already imagining the possibility of talented star getting on board at some point.
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Fans Are Desperate To See Timothée Chalamet In The MCU
While Tom Holland has already vouched for Timothée Chalamet as an ideal candidate to play Harry Osborn, the actor’s name is currently going viral on social media with speculations regarding this possibility. Chalamet, for his part, has amply proved that he can take on diverse roles ranging across various genres.
Netizens are going crazy thinking about Chalamet’s impact as Spider-Man’s best friend who becomes his greatest nemesis, and he believes that he has what it takes to play the marquee character.
He definitely gives me Harry Osborn vibes, that’ll be dope to see!
— Jordan Jones (@jordnjnes)August 21, 2025
He as Harry Osborn It would be really cool
— FILIPE S. GOMES DE AMORIM 🙏 (@Filipe28630932)Aug 02, 2025
Harry would sound nice for a role for him but time will tell
— Freemaker: (Loki Clan) (@d4thbwthu)August 21, 2025
I am not a fan of the kid’s acting by a stretch of the imagination, but he’d make a mean Harry Osborn. I tell you what
— 𝗔𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗺 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 (@RancidSeaman)June 27, 2025
MCU Harry and in this universe he becomes Venom – and not sure why that wasn’t the original idea from the beginning.
— JӨΣ (@Humanipathic)August 19, 2025
i wouldnt mind him as harry tbh
— Benjo (@OfficialBenjo_)Jun 09, 2025
With such a show of support from Chalamet’s fans, time will tell if their desire manifests in the form of an MCU gig for the actor. For now, all eyes will be on the star withDune 2set to release on March 15th, 2024.
Sharanya Sankar
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
