‘Bad Boys’, ‘Ms. Marvel’ Directing Duo Rumored to Be in the Running for ‘Spider-Man 4’

We have the best in the business working toward whatever the story might be. But until we’ve cracked it, we have a legacy to protect. The third movie was so special in so many ways that we need to make sure we do the right thing. This is the first time in this process that I’ve been part of the creative so early. It’s just a process where I’m watching and learning. It’s just a really fun stage for me. Like I said, everyone wants it to happen. But we want to make sure we’re not overdoing the same things.

-Tom Holland

With star Tom Holland not only willing to return as the Wall-Crawler but also working behind the scenes as part of the creative team for the film, pretty much the only missing piece is a director. The studio has been rumored to have been interested in quite a few names, including Justin Lin, but so far no deal has been struck. Now, a directing duo with ties to Marvel Studios has apparently joined the mix.

According to Jeff “The In” Sneider, Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah, who directed two episodes of the Disney Plus streaming series Ms. Marvel, are on Marvel Studios’ shortlist to helm Spider-Man 4.

Interestingly, El Arbi and Fallah also have a working relationship with Sony, having directed both Bad Boys for Life and the upcoming Bad Boys: Ride or Die. The duo also oversaw DC’s Batgirl, which was never completed before being canceled.

As the search for a director continues, so do rumors that Spider-Man 4 will see Spider-Man team up with Daredevil and other street-level heroes to take on Wilson Fisk. Both Holland and Vincent D’Onofrio, who will next be seen as Wilson Fisk in Daredevil: Born Again, have gone on record citing their desires to see their respective characters do battle in the MCU. Given El Arbi and Fallah‘s penchant for handling high-octane action and their love for Spidey’s MCU journey, they might just be the right fit for the job.