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Amy Pascal says "neither Kevin Feige nor I knew who [Zendaya] was" during the MJ casting audition for ‘SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING’: “She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl, and we were like, ‘Oh my God, she’s amazing. She has to be in the movie.’ And… https://t.co/5xNRe10kwa
"Spider-Man" producers cast Zendaya as MJ without knowing she was "a totally famous person." “To be honest with you, neither [Marvel Studios president] Kevin Feige nor I knew who she was," says Amy Pascal. "She was wearing no makeup and she was just dressed like a regular girl,… https://t.co/Qkc1m8Buyh
'Spider-Man' Producer Admits 'Neither Kevin Feige Nor I Knew Who' Zendaya Was When Casting Her as MJ: We 'Felt Really Stupid' When We Found Out https://t.co/UnkRhjenqA
In a series of revelations, 'Spider-Man' producers admitted to not knowing who Zendaya was during her audition for the role of MJ in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming', the Tom Holland iteration of the films. Amy Pascal and Kevin Feige, key figures behind the production, expressed they 'felt really stupid' upon realizing Zendaya's fame. Despite her casual appearance, with no makeup and dressed like a 'regular girl', they were struck by her talent and decided she had to be part of the movie. This candid admission highlights the unexpected paths to casting major roles in Hollywood blockbusters.
