Why Does MJ in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Sound So Familiar?

Published 10/24/2023, 10:59 AM EDT

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Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 on PS5 is out and webheads everywhere are going bonkers! Their favorite superheroes, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, are back in action, taking on the bad guys yet again. However, there’s another popular character who’s made a return with the latest installment – Mary Jane Watson, aka the one and only MJ.

What makes video game characters so lovable is voice actors who lend an authenticity and handle their characters so meticulously. In the Insomniac Games series, the cast returned for the latest and biggest adventure yet. While fans recognize Yuri Yowenthal and Nadji Jeter, there’s a third actor who sounds very familiar. If you’ve followed this Spider-Man franchise closely, or played The Last of US II, you know who she is.

Who is the award-winning voice actress of MJ in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2?

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Popular American actress Why Does MJ in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Sound So Familiar?. Yes, the renowned artist from The Last of Us franchise has returned for the newly released sequel. For the uninitiated, Laura has already voiced Mary Jane in 2018’s original Spider-Man as well. And she’s back in the latest game.

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Laura Baily made her debut in the industry with Kid Trunks in Dragon Ball Z in 1999. Since then, she has made her presence felt in various titles. She was behind Kaine’s voice in Nier: Replicant (English) and Nadine Ross in Uncharted 4. Not to mention the character of Abby from 2020’s The Last of Us Part II.

Furthermore, Laura has also voiced other popular characters like Persona 4’s Rise Kujikawa, One Piece’s Conis (English), and Lust from Fullmetal Alchemist. She’s also no stranger to the superhero genre, having voiced Selina Kyle in Batman Telltale series. She even won the Game Award for Best Performance in The Last of Us II.

Who are the other voice actors in Spider-Man 2?

Interestingly, Laura is not the only actress to make a comeback in the latest PS5 exclusive. The title hero Peter Parker is voiced by a popular actor who has also made a return with the 2023 sequel. He’s none other than fan-favorite Yuri Lowenthal – the voice behind the friendly neighborhood superhero. Similarly, Nadji Jeter is also back as Miles Morales from the previous games in the franchise.

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When it comes to other key characters, Harry Osborn is voiced by Graham Phillips. Coming to major villains, Kraven the Hunter is voiced by Jim Pirri while Leandro Cano is behind the voice of Flint Marko, aka Sandman.

Oh, and don’t forget the anti-hero Venom himself. Well, he’s been voiced by the famous Hollywood actor Tony Todd, who is known for his performances in projects like Candyman, The Man from Earth, and The Crew.

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With such a stellar cast, it’s time to swing into action without wasting any further time.

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Mintu Tomar is a senior eSports writer at EssentiallySports, whose passion for video games is unmatched. Having written well over 2000 articles, Mintu is a die-hard fan of Call of Duty. A journalism postgraduate, his extensive knowledge of the industry and insightful commentary have earned him the respect of many prominent figures, including actors, and podcast hosts.
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