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Michael Mando on Scorpion's Huge Potential
6 Aug
Summary
- Mando discusses his return as Scorpion in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
- He revealed Scorpion's immense potential, including a Venom future.
- Mando found common ground with Jean Grey's character in the film.
Michael Mando, known for his role as Nacho Varga in Better Call Saul, returns as Mac Gargan, also known as Scorpion, in the anticipated film Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Mando expressed that his portrayal in this film is merely the "level one" of Scorpion's potential, with significant room for growth, including the possibility of becoming the ultimate form of Venom.
During the production of Brand New Day, Mando found a surprising connection with Sadie Sink's character, Jean Grey. He believes both characters have experienced deep tragedy and share a similar view of the Department of Damage Control (DODC) as corrupt. This shared perspective allowed for nuanced character interactions within the film.
Mando's initial appearance as Scorpion was in 2016's Spider-Man: Homecoming, where his character sought revenge against Spider-Man. He explained that his career philosophy centers on trusting a larger universal plan rather than attempting to predict his destiny, which allowed him to wait patiently for opportunities like his return in Brand New Day.
