Silver and Black Split into Two Movies

Variety is reporting that Sony plans to split their indefinitely-delayed Silver and Black movie into two separate movies. There will now be one movie focusing on Silver Sable and one about Black Cat. Writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood is to remain attached as producer of both projects. Sony reportedly plans to replace her with another female director if she decides not to direct the films.

Silver and Black Delayed

Sony has removed their Spider-Man spin-off, Silver and Black, from its February 2019 release date. The film, centered around Silver Sable and Black Cat, is reportedly experiencing problems with its script. No new release date has been announced yet.

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Silver and Black Air Date Announced

Sony has announced that the Silver and Black movie will be released on February 8, 2019.

Black Cat/Silver Sable Movie Finds Director

The Hollywood Reporter has posted that Gina Prince-Bythewood will direct the upcoming Spider-Man spin-off. They've also noted that the film is now called Silver and Black. Prince has also worked on The Secret Life of Bees, Shots Fired, and Cloak & Dagger.

Spider-Man Spin-offs Not Part of MCU

Hollywood Reporter journalist Borys Kit has confirmed that Sony's new Spider-Man spin-offs are not going to be part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. At this point, it's unclear who the Spider-Man of these films is. The most likely explanation I see is that they're part of their own universe and Spider-Man will simply never be seen on camera. The other options would be to have Tom Holland play two different versions of Peter Parker or have two Spider-Man actors at the same time. Both of those would be confusing to mainstream audiences. Heck, even this is more confusing than it needs to be. Sony probably just wants more independence with the Spider-Man franchise.

These movies are NOT part of the MCU. Kevin Feige NOT involved. https://t.co/rwoXHS6uxV

— Borys Kit (@Borys_Kit) March 22, 2017

Silver Sable/Black Cat Movie in Development

Sony is developing a second Spider-Man spin-off focusing on the adventures of Silver Sable and Black Cat. Chris Yost is updating an earlier version of the script written by Lisa Joy. The film is being produced by Matt Tolmach and Amy Pascal, who are hoping to start filming this fall. Silver Sable (aka Silver Sablinova) is a mercenary who hunts war criminals and frenemy of Spider-Man. Black Cat (aka Felicia Hardy) is a thief with luck-based superpowers.