Across the Spider-Verse cast members discuss it all | How It Happened: Across the Spider-Verse

The cast of Across the Spider-Verse come together and discuss everything from character development to cultural awareness, collaborating with the film creators, and what it truly means to be a Spider-Man.
Featuring: Shameik Moore (‘Miles Morales’), Hailee Steinfeld (‘Gwen Stacy’), Karan Soni (‘Pavitr Prabhakar’), and Luna Lauren Vélez (‘Rio Morales’).
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[@IceMetalPunk]

Sure, the chai tea joke was funny, but what really got me was the "here's the traffic, and here's everything the British stole from us!" joke 😅

[@SumeetBGoode]

In the Hindi version he says here's the traffic, this is the traffic's mum, here's the traffic's dad...as this is how you would phrase it in Hindi slang / common use. Karan is great. Love that they brought up the looted items...that have yet to be returned

[@ALu-nq8rf]

That one got me and my friends GUFFAWING in the theater

[@rells2311]

"Quick Tour. This is where the traffic is, this is where the traffic is, this is _Also_ where the traffic is, there's traffic here *too."*

[@cbauer65804]

The "Brits stole" line and the LEGO "beep boop" had me crying I was laughing so hard in the theater

[@fukray-cistutub3again847]

Afro Latino DOES NOT MEAN BLACK!!! If you are an “Afro” Latino you are simply a melaninated Hispanic with TWO HISPANIC PARENTS, YOU ARE NOT BLACK!!! Black is the Ethnic identity of Black Americans EXCLUSIVELY!!! Bruh is a Jamaican, NOT AA!!! This confusion amongst anchors in New York has gotten totally out of control. New York anchors have to be by far the most culturally and ethnically confused group of people in America.

[@HARLEMHEFNER]

I like the fact they embraced Miles Spanish side. In the film, the fact they had actors of different ethnicities joined the writers' room. Is a step in the right direction for change

[@SpencerTwiddy]

This is the status quo

[@frailvoid5844]

@@SpencerTwiddy exactly woke culture is tainting hollyweird!! *oh wait I forgot to take my meds*

[@wtfcrazygaming]

​@@SpencerTwiddy Your reply is the status quo

[@zumasa9991]

yeah but notice the importance of not FORCING IT. I can understand inclusion of other ethnicities. This however didn't feel forced because Miles is already a mixed ethnic Hero. It works because you don't have to go by an agenda

[@KJ-ql4nm]

Yes I agree. The movie was so diverse. That’s why the audience connected with the movies so well

[@PettyPrinzeJr]

Gwen's world was absolutely beautiful. Loved every minute of it.

[@TreveonDismuke]

Yeah hers was really colorful and all

[@jblaze600]

Yea it was

[@swagmessiah37]

i loved when she confronted her dad later in the movie the water colour started to drip almost like it was crying because it was a sad scene

[@teracota]

also the music is so magical

[@Faramik2000]

yea the watercolor motif was great and also used to show emotion with the watercolor splotches

[@Amuro1X]

I teared up when Miles asked his mom for a bendición. They nailed this. I can't wait for Beyond.

[@jeremiahm4376]

Yo también acho, yo también.

[@MH11.11]

100% That broke me. Made me think of my grandparents.

[@ishmael802]

I was pretty surprised and impressed they knew to add that little detail

[@RedNocturne]

Same!! It made me miss my Abuelo.

[@rahul-qm9fi]

what is that

[@sneakdza]

@3:13 “If 10% percent of the audience gets it, that’s important to me” that shows somebody who cares about all their viewers & fans, amazing

[@lil_tesla_69]

Agreed ❤

[@fukray-cistutub3again847]

Afro Latino DOES NOT MEAN BLACK!!! If you are an “Afro” Latino you are simply a melaninated Hispanic with TWO HISPANIC PARENTS, YOU ARE NOT BLACK!!! Black is the Ethnic identity of Black Americans EXCLUSIVELY!!! Bruh is a Jamaican, NOT AA!!! This confusion amongst anchors in New York has gotten totally out of control. New York anchors have to be by far the most culturally and ethnically confused group of people in America.

[@toosharp04]

I was so happy to see Pavitr on the screen!!! Proper Indian representation 🇮🇳❤️

[@ayrasryras8133]

I am not indian but I love and respect indians so much

[@sparshjohri1109]

I have literally made that exact chai tea comment, almost word for word. It was almost eerie to hear it in a movie

[@toosharp04]

@@ayrasryras8133 that's so sweet of you dude, thank you so much, love from India 🇮🇳

[@toosharp04]

@@sparshjohri1109 bruhh! That would've been eerie

[@versaii5519]

love the Kerala representation in Pavitrs fighting style

[@johnrex8228]

Dopeindar as a spiderman!!!! Deadpool would be proud

[@warsthemarvel8608]

Wade: How DARE you betray me?! (‘Quetly’ I’m so proud of you!)

[@itz_bruce_wayne]

Yaa😂😂😂😂

[@maninblack716]

Spiderman ❤️ Deadpool

[@AgroFro]

was he the taxi driver?

[@jackgerambo]

​@@AgroFroyes

[@kkpasta7464]

This is the single best 'members-discussion' I've ever seen. No hosts hyping up the movie and asking annoying questions, etc. Just the members having a heartful conversation about the movie by themselves.

[@giraffe6856]

Which even more proves this movie is amazing They don’t need to overly hype up this film because it’s already amazing It’s actually one of many telling signs how to judge whether certain movie is worth watching or not.

[@fukray-cistutub3again847]

Afro Latino DOES NOT MEAN BLACK!!! If you are an “Afro” Latino you are simply a melaninated Hispanic with TWO HISPANIC PARENTS, YOU ARE NOT BLACK!!! Black is the Ethnic identity of Black Americans EXCLUSIVELY!!! Bruh is a Jamaican, NOT AA!!! This confusion amongst anchors in New York has gotten totally out of control. New York anchors have to be by far the most culturally and ethnically confused group of people in America.

[@ReziKureizi]

I love that Pavitr put Indian jokes like the Chai Tea, that made the whole cinema laughed! from Indonesia we love you spider gang!

[@LB-tu6zt]

Although I love this cast, I would love to have an interview with the animators who worked on the projet. Especially on spider-punk, his animation style took 2 years. It could be so interesting.

[@samsamsam4790]

definitely

[@TheKing070]

It took 2 years? Woah

[@sandyk9300]

​@@TheKing070they had to animate him in multiple ways ... cartoonish,3d,black and white..... Just cuz he says the line he doesn't have consistency

[@avocadoast]

@@sandyk9300 yes, also different parts of his charcter even had different frame rates: his body, hair, jacket, all were animated together at different frame rates (2-3 frame differences if i remember correctly) truly a really cool way to show his charcter :)

[@sandyk9300]

@@avocadoast the animators are godly dude

[@crablord7934]

Find it cool that Hailee has just somehow casually had amazing lead voice performances in two of the most revolutionary animated projects of the modern era, and she isn't even a full time voice actor.

[@hiffahyphae6707]

I thought that was so cool as well. Not only was she in them, but she’s REALLY good at voice acting.

[@TodorokiKameha]

Arcane and Spiderverse?

[@DXDragon38]

This blew the last Spiderverse film out the water, this is an amazing follow up to this series! Hands down my favorite Superhero sequel

[@dadarkknight36310]

Which Sequels to a hit movie should do. I just hope they can stick the landing for the next one

[@thedragonsin4834]

@@dadarkknight36310 I honestly dont know how they could top this one

[@14funnybunny1]

@@thedragonsin4834 I know but a finale is always the best! They will top it

[@AestheticallyL4Life]

@@thedragonsin4834technically it’s still part of the second movie it’s just a cliffhanger

[@scruffd0g193]

This was most definitely a cliffhanger, leading to BTSV

[@thatonepossum5766]

It will always be impressive to me that voice actors can give such compelling performances without being able to hear the other the other half of the conversation.

[@mannya.h.967]

They often have someone reading the script across from them, but yeah it's amazing how it all comes together

[@clarkkent2005]

What do you mean? Can you elaborate?

[@thatonepossum5766]

@@clarkkent2005 often voice actors record their lines without the other actors there, so they can’t know _exactly_ how it’ll sound (even if they do have somebody reading the other lines). I think it’s impressive that when it’s all put together it sounds like a natural conversation.

[@clarkkent2005]

@@thatonepossum5766 oh wow, I didn’t know that. I always thought they recorded scenes together. That’s crazy

[@infinitybelt]

Hailee really stepped it up for the sequel. Its always so great when sequels are made that allow the actors to really delve deep into their characters now that they have spent so much more time with them. The visuals are certainly astounding, but we cannot undercut the character acting and development this stellar narrative facilitates. March 2024 CANNOT come fast enough.

[@jahson7409]

I think moments like these make me realize that it is *ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL* to get to know your cast of who they are and what they represent to the film. You can’t always force actors to read a script and have them be invested, they have a form a relationship with their peers and the story itself. Modernization of film-writing at its finest; can’t wait for Part 3 ❤

[@chexmix0101]

I wish they would talk to the artists not just the actors because the art in this is insane

[@naveerakhan9622]

They did fantastically with Pavitr and Mumbattan! A lot Indian representation in Hollywood is inaccurate cringe so I was a bit worried 😅. Kudos to the creative team for taking the steps to give us a respectable interpretation

[@aristired6252]

As a mixed kid (although a very different combination from Miles), this was some of the most represented I have ever felt in a film. Even in the first film I noticed the small details, from items around the house, or occasional words in a different language. All of it felt so real. And they are *the* central and normal family in the film. Nothing is special about them, they’re just a household with influences from each person who is there. You could tell that they had creatives and animators from different backgrounds and how collaborative it was. It never occurred to me before how little proper creative collaboration I have seen and how stark the difference is when they take the time to listen to everyone involved. I love that even more details were added in the second film and how influences were passed down. Those 10% or even that single person who sees that matter. That’s how you make a film real.

[@khayawobill570]

miles isnt neccessarily mixed as his mom is afro latino and his dad iss african american

[@aristired6252]

@@khayawobill570 that’s still culturally mixed from two very different cultures:)

[@jades-joint]

I loved that they showed so much of Miles' latino side in this movie. As a Afro-Caribbean myself it literally meant the world to me to see bendiciones on screen. I'm infinitely happy and grateful that they included it

[@Knightfall182]

If you just hear the audio for this, it honestly sounds like their characters having a discussion 😄😄😄😄

[@gareths]

Hailey has had such a compact, yet legendary voice acting career. Kinda insane

[@panchuleta03]

its feels like she cant express a lot, but when she acts is incredible how spot on her voice is. Its amazing

[@343JustMe]

Gwen's world is exactly like how emotions are portrayed in your dreams it's crazy how well they pulled it off

[@vanillatwilight1701]

i have synesthesia so gwens world felt like how i see colors and the world around me it was really impactful to see in film

[@sainuudotcom]

Oh so cool. A fellow Synethesiac.

[@Mikelo223]

This movie is absolutely insane!! I watched it opening night and I loved every minute of it and want more!!! Spiderverse serious is easily the best Spiderman series

[@ayrasryras8133]

Plz where I live in it comes out June 22 is it good out of 10

[@jellytwins1018]

@@ayrasryras8133 9.5/10

[@adi83421]

@@ayrasryras8133 12/10

[@MrYounis26]

@@ayrasryras8133 eh, its 9.3/10, you can wait another 11 days

[@kieragard]

I still think the Playstation one is the best series, but this one is clearly the best of the movie versions.

[@exclamation.]

Sony please take your time with the next movie. Pull a James Cameron and don't be afraid to really take your time to make art. Spiderverse means so much to so many people, especially artists right now. Please please be kind to your artists and writers and let them put their passion and creativity and intelligence into that next movie. We're okay with waiting a little bit longer if it means giving Spiderverse the finale it deserves.

[@hannahlaureano6820]

My Dominican husband is part of that 10% that understood!! He brought it up to me on the way home after and told me how special it was because that's what he and his mom always said to eachother 🥰 so so so happy and in love with this movie ❤️ can't wait to show our kids a latino spiderman!

[@lulaines6788]

i’m not puertorican nor Caribbean but as another fellow latino that bendición scene deeply resonated with me , it had me and my brother tearing up 🥲

[@Animaxx010]

Even the music choice for this interview was on point! Them playing Gwen’s theme when Hailey started talking about her experience. Omg.

[@mensoree]

to me, across the spiderverse is the best movie I've ever watched. And I mean this literally, I'm so lucky and thankful that I've waited this long for the perfect movie :)

[@TheBiggestAlEver]

My sentiments exactly!!! I called almost every member of my family to tell them unequivocally that this is The BEST MOVIE EVER MADE!!!🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥✊🏾🦉💯

[@hassassinator8858]

Goat take.

[@kijanajenkins2546]

Exactly. 🕷️🕷️⚡

[@ishmael802]

Luna Lauren Velez is right. Thats a big thing even for most first generation mexican American and Mexican families in general. I was pretty suprised and impressed they had a little detail like that. Good representation for Latin American culture which is known to have a heavy catholic influence.

[@landkevin28]

Was just an absolute pleasure to watch. Even beyond all the action and humor, the amount of cultural quips and inside jokes just made the film so much easier to enjoy and appreciate the level of effort that went into making this movie

[@rudreshjha7166]

Karan is that side character in every movie , that you love more than main character sometimes

[@sickening_love1154]

That's how amazing he is. Side characters shouldn't have to be neglected, but he makes them special.

[@josephdan2850]

I hope that these cast members make their way into live action version of their characters. I bet this movie will make billion dollars at box office.

[@metacitizend1095]

Let's hope It crosses the 700 million mark

[@Alex-xt2gn]

Yeah that ain't gon work buddy. ..

[@Kpoping727official]

Let's hope it happens

[@wallah2998]

Nah

[@princen.k.8210]

No that's how they look like in their dimension even if they get into a live action world..their 2-D'ish appearance will stay the same... I mean watch the film, you will know what I'm saying.

[@justingarrett2239]

So happy to see Karan Soni in a press interview!

[@yasination1573]

hailee is so fascinated hearing about the different cultures and such a great listener! she’s adorable

[@gordongraham7]

This movie franchise and the characters are so special. These are much more than movies. I'm grateful to every person involved with bringing these to life. ❤

[@sehajsachdeva2538]

Are we not going to talk about how Shameik Moore just gave an incredible spiderman monolouge in the end????!!!1

[@quandaledingle5162]

fr

[@YaBoiZed]

Seeing all the references to Puerto Rican culture in both these films and in the game, filled me with so much pride. Arriba Boricua!! 🇵🇷🇵🇷

[@Visualhead_Spacer]

that scene with the mom, i teared up... well done...

[@sydniii3842]

this was literally one of the most beautiful animated movies i’ve seen in a long time! and not to mention that the storyline was incredible

[@Teamo86]

I felt so included when Miles mom told him. That she "iced his game". Finally someone who talks like me.

[@TheWertiup]

Across the spider-verse has honestly become one of my favorite movies of all time. All the deeper meanings and hidden lessons throughout the movie really struck a chord with me. It really helped me recognize and express many surpressed feelings I've been having lately as I'm currently in a very vulnerable period of my life. Super thankful to the whole team for creating something so wonderful that helped pull me out of some dark times.

[@kurtsiecolferites2160]

Across The Spiderverse surpassed even the first one and the first one is ALSO a masterpiece. I can't get enough. This is 100% my favorite superhero story of all time. And it is the humanity of all the characters that people really resonate with. Also, I love the cultural awareness. It's a step in the right direction.

[@hata3128]

You HAVE the greatest team for this movie. That's for sure!

[@Daz..]

Really looking forward to watching it seen out of the film reviewers went to the preview and it getting lot of 10 out of 10 well done to all who worked on it be lot of hard work to do the graphics

[@tori5509]

The more i learn abt this film the more i fall in love with everything abt it. The culture, depth, and heart put into these movies is unlike anything i’ve ever seen before. Just incredible. All of the hard work shows.❤️❤️

[@ItsTwinquiBitch14]

Hearing Miles say “bendición”, something I have been saying my whole life almost brought me to tears in the theater. Seeing my culture being represented like that was truly beautiful 🇵🇷❤️

[@notazula]

i love hailee's voice, her projects are always such masterpieces

[@0Adnin]

Pavitr was such a relatable character. Vibed hard with him.

[@Bakedcakeyyy]

They should start interviewing the artists for this movie too The cast is great but the art team KILLED it

[@DelhiDudeArts]

Kate Bishop dropped her bow and arrows and asked for some time off from Clint. Dopinder took some time off being a cab driver and told Deadpool he'll be back🙏🇮🇳

[@TheProdigy12]

My mom is from Guadalajara, Mexico and I get "La bendición" every time I'm leaving. It's a Latino thing. I actually choked up in this moment. Only thing missing was the sign of the cross.

[@whatkindofnameisella682]

i'm so glad more people are getting to know karan soni through this movie. i loved him in miracle workers and he absolutely killed it as pavitr!!!! when i saw the end credits and was like oh THAT's the familiar voice i was hearing! it made me so happy. so so so happy for him

[@justvibingtbh]

i was shocked at how good this movie was wow can’t wait for the next one frr!

[@sinisterstanzas]

The scene that Luna Velez talks about at 2:30 made me cry so hard in theaters. So powerful!

[@IMAVERGEEDITZ]

It’s how we wear the mask that really matters❤ -Shamiek Moore

[@kindofanmol]

I LOVE KARAN SONI. HE SHOULD BE IN MORE MOVIES!!!!

[@Rocketscienceshorts]

Loved the film and hailee’s enthusiasm for her fellow costars is beautiful

[@baseballdogo]

this cast was so good, they really fit their characters

[@Nani-0613]

I liked that wr got to see Miles embracing his Spanish side. I have afro Latino on my mom's side with a mix of African, puerto rican, Jamaican . I didn't grow up speaking Spanish, but my mom, grandma, and me would speak Spanish occasionally, and I am a veteran, so he teaches me French, and I'm learning both . The movie was so well executed that you really get to see each character fight for the same thing, which is family, and to save their own universe. Each spider character has gone through something and has had a loss that in a way made them stronger and fight harder. I loved seeing the newer characters on screen and how each ine had their own personality, how each parent us alike yet different in how rhey raise their kids and the relationships they have. We see that Miles loves his family but like mist people, he has a hard time balancing being a secret identity as a superhero while being in school and being around his family. I live all the camharcters and can't wait for the next film, when in theater the day it came out; it was nice to see how all of us from different backgrounds could connect with the characters and even had the same reactions like Miguel throwing away the empanadas or Miles saying whatever . Gwen feelung down and honestly her and Miles both felt lonely because it was if they got each other when nobody else did.

[@Rocketscienceshorts]

The bit about the mood ring is so spot on

[@hbyisme9094]

I can totally see Gwen on Hailey's voice. Its awesome how she voiced gwen in her natural voice

[@margaretthemagnificent]

Thank y’all. I’ve been cooking on this movie since I saw it. Really been trying to figure what it means. I felt like I ALMOST got it… but not quite. This helped so much. Thanks!

[@Xyz99899]

Amazing movie! It's diverse without trying too hard.

[@alindoalqavi111]

I think this particular video is one of the best cast discussion video ever

[@ongeziwenh]

This is one of the few movies that actually made me tear up multiple times

[@ShaqKoyokArt]

This is cool way to give a space for each casts to discuss without host dictate the flow of the conversation

[@Genemon123]

Gotta agree with the bendicion part. That should have been there in the first. I wanted to jump out of my seat when it happend

[@Valencia_Media]

Each characters music was absolutely gorgeous too! Absolutely perfect.

[@jadynkeo5758]

I can definitely say I truly appreciated the family dynamic scenes in this movie. It was all relatable growing up in an ethnic household.

[@Thebig_KC]

I love that they used Gwen's theme when Hailee spoke

[@Volkrad]

Now I know why deadpool and dopinder are friends, he was always a spiderman

[@sosasportstalk3874]

Bendicion is a Hispanic thing in general, not just primarily Puerto Rican. As a Venezuelan, I say this to my parents every day when I see them

[@liquidsolidus1]

Probably the best animated film I have ever seen

[@anabel000]

Yeah, for sure, the bendición part was just one of the most significant parts of the film. It meant a lot for me as a Brazilian. ❤❤❤

[@yuunjac]

The indian spiderman really cracked me up. I've been working in India, specifically Mumbai for a few years now. I can totally relate with the hectic traffics and the used of words like bhai and chalo chalo really got me. Love it when he mentioned the brits stole their stuffs. Gosh...

[@HobbitNinjaWizard]

THIS WAS AWESOME! Love to see the people behind the voices of some of the BEST animated characters I've ever seen! :D

[@sarahlee9106]

“you’re saying tea tea!!” 🫠

[@elpoyo9066]

THE BEST SPIDER-MOVIE EVER

[@RoJa713]

OMG it was Lauren!!! This was the best movie I have watched all year.

[@justcholey4131]

i really hope a speech like the one shameik made at the end makes it into the third, like an ending monologue

[@sanadora_místika]

Esta película es bellisima. La química entre los personajes, toda la dinámica, los efectos visuales, diseño gráfico, música.. el humor , la inclusión/ representación/ más todos los temas de física/ astronomia que se discuten actualmente.... ❤ 10/10

[@അപ്പു]

That Chai-Tea bit was amazing

[@MiaaaaBiaaaa]

I love how beautifully they embraced each culture. It was so nice to finally see an on screen representation of Puerto Rican and Indian culture. This is my favorite movie of all time.!

[@adityashirgaonkar7151]

Chai means Tea ur Sayin Tea-Tea😂

[@JasonWalkerJamaica]

Jamaican 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲 American Shameik Moore is making Jamaica 🇯🇲 proud for his portrayal of Miles!

[@anasshahid224]

Love the SpiderVerse actors vibe together, super chill 🙌🕷️🕸️

[@sportygirli5588]

Pavitr was my fav!!!! 💖💖💖💖 Karan did such an amazing job 💪💪💪

[@TheGrandOptimst1]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH! ❤ Everything about these movies is well thought and you can tell how much the creators care about the project! They were not willing to cut any corners regardless of how long it took for it to release. I didn’t think it could get better than the first movie but this outdid it 10-fold and it shows! I think at first you can’t see it’s greatness but just dwelling and thinking about it makes it that much better! I can’t wait for the 3rd movie. THANK YOU FOR THESE FILMS! ❤❤❤ THEY ARE MY FAVORITE OF ALL TIME AND INSPIRE ME SO MUCH!!! 🤘🏽

[@dacastro]

This is the best Spiderman movie, hands down. I'm sure I'll say the same thing as soon as Beyond the Spider-Verse comes out but before this it was Into the Spider-Verse

[@vigneshmohan1464]

Just saw the movie … it was breathtaking… DC is done for lol

[@RahulR-nm3kd]

always a marvel fan bringing in dc for no reason

[@kermitgotthesickkicks4265]

Always the goofy marvel fans bringing up dc for no reason. I tell ya they don't know the meaning of respect.

[@vigneshmohan1464]

Just facts brother

[@brianng8350]

@@vigneshmohan1464 But why? I rather see a good movie, regardless of which company, studio, or whoever produced it.

[@RahulR-nm3kd]

@@vigneshmohan1464 You don't need to put down one thing to praise another. And it is literally not a fact as the new DCEU hasn't even started.

[@hugh_jasso]

Loved every second of Pavitr Prabhakar!!!! Movie favorite only second to Spider Punk!

[@Vettero]

I watched the movie twice and i still want more 😂

[@mrmistermeion]

The score ffor this movie is amazing, i get chills every time the motif plays when Pavitr and miles save the citizens of mumbattan

[@shivanshugour5412]

Carlos Sainz did a great job as a voice actor for Pavitr Prabhakar

[@Gijoe-wf5qe]

😂

[@rakeshkumark.5202]

Karan soni as Pavitra prabhakar ❤❤❤

[@scruffd0g193]

Mood ring, can’t believe I didn’t think of that when describing Gwen’s world.

[@GoonSavvy]

That fact that they went to the actors who know these communities for their ideas. They did the same thing w Daniel Kaluuya for Hobie

[@LeonidasG5]

So they are drinking chai tea🤣

[@OMGxITZxPACMAN]

You mean they are all drinking chai lol

[@OkamiiRamii]

The asking for the bendicion meant so much to me when I heard it