Issa Rae Takes on Brand New Role…As Spider-Woman

The creator and star of one of HBO’s most-talked-about series, Insecure, Issa Rae, has decided to tap into her super powers.

BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JUNE 12: Issa Rae attends the 2019 Women In Film Annual Gala Presented by Max Mara with additional support from partners Delta Air Lines and Lexus at The Beverly Hilton on June 12, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Women In Film)

It has been announced that Issa has been added to the voice cast of the upcoming sequel to Academy-Award winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.

In this role, it has been reported that Issa will voice the character of Jessica Drew, also known as Spider-Woman.

Sony Studios has been tight-lipped on any details on the plot of the upcoming animated film. Regardless, we’re excited to see the multi-hyphenated Ms. Rae spread her wings and challenge herself, by taking on diverse roles.

The Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sequel is scheduled to be released on October 7, 2022.