Screen Rant

  • Spider-Man: Far From Home filmmakers reveal why Mysterio was picked as the villain. 1 / 8

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  • Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige chalks it to his desire to use Mysterio's illusion tactics.... 2 / 8

    Jake Gyllenhaal As Mysterio In Spider-Man Far From Home
  • ...which was rooted in technology in the film. 3 / 8

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  • Director Jon Watts, meanwhile, wanted him to have visual spectacles in the movie. 4 / 8

  • Mysterio's deceptive nature also worked better with Spider-Man still grieving the loss of Tony Stark. 5 / 8

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  • No wonder Peter Parker quickly connected and easily trusted Mysterio. 6 / 8

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  • However, Jake Gyllenhaal's brilliant performance was also a key element in pulling off Mysterio. 7 / 8

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  • He might be dead, but fans won't mind seeing more in the future. 8 / 8