Brian Hiatt
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Steve Lacy’s song is in the new ‘Spider-Man’ movie, but Spidey fans aren't thrilled with him right now Steve Granitz/FilmMagic; Sony Pictures Spider-Man has faced a long list of villains since his creation in 1963, from the well-known (Dr. Octopus, Green Goblin) to the totally ridiculous (The Hypno-Hustler, Videoman). But the latest addition to the list was beyond the imagination of even comic-book creators: Steve Lacy. Yes, that Steve Lacy, of “Bad Habit” fame, who just released his excellent third album, Oh Yeah?
The identity of Sadie Sink’s character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, out Friday (which features the title track of Lacy’s new album), has been a tightly guarded secret. But someone may have forgotten to tell Lacy, who, to be fair, is probably busy promoting his album. During a red carpet interview that appeared on the movie premiere’s official livestream, an interviewer asked Lacy what character in the movie he was most excited about — and specified no spoilers.
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