Marisa Tomei Cast in ‘Spider-Man’ (Report)

In casting news that makes us feel old, the upcoming “Spider-Man” movie has reportedly found its Aunt May.

According to Variety, Oscar winner Marisa Tomei will play Peter Parker’s beloved aunt in the reboot.

An official offer to join the Marvel film was made to the 50-year-old “My Cousin Vinny” star late last week, the trade mag reported.

Sally Field, 68, played the character in 2012’s “The Amazing Spider-Man” and its 2014 sequel, and Rosemary Harris, now 97, played Aunt May in the 2002-2007 trilogy featuring Tobey Maguire.

Marisa joins the newly-cast Tom Holland, 18, in the Jon Watts-directed film, set to hit theaters on July 18, 2017.

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Reps for Sony/Marvel were not immediately available to confirm the reported casting.

Erin O’Sullivan

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