Spider-Man Model's Deleted Post Sparks Franchise Speculation

Ben Jordan, the facial model for Peter Parker in Insomniac Games' Marvel's Spider-Man series, has sparked widespread speculation about a new entry in the franchise after posting and deleting an Instagram story showing himself in motion capture gear.

The post, shared earlier this week and captured by fans before its removal, depicted Jordan striking the iconic Spider-Man web-shooting pose. It included the caption "IYKYK" – slang for "if you know, you know" – along with a spider emoji. Insomniac Games has not issued any official confirmation, but the timing and imagery strongly suggest involvement in an upcoming Spider-Man project. Jordan has portrayed Peter Parker's likeness since the 2020 release of Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales and the remastered version of the original 2018 game, continuing into 2023's Marvel's Spider-Man 2.

The tease arrives as Insomniac focuses on finalizing Marvel's Wolverine, slated for release on September 15, 2026, exclusively for PlayStation 5. That project, announced in 2021, marks the studio's next major Marvel collaboration following the Spider-Man titles. Insomniac, a Sony first-party developer known for action-adventure games like Ratchet &...