The face of Spider-Man himself, Yuri Lowenthal, recreated a meme from the upcoming Marvel movie during a panel at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC), becoming the subject of a trending hashtag and delighting fans in the process. The iconic image, which showcases Spider-Man pointing at another Spider-Man, goes hand-in-hand with the upcoming Spider-Man 2, which Lowenthal reprises his role as Peter Parker in.
Spider-Man: Web of Life Panel
During the Spider-Man: Web of Life panel, Lowenthal’s playful recreation of the meme became a viral moment, generating buzz among Spider-Man fans and highlighting the impact of Spider-Man on popular culture.
“Bully Lowenthal” became a trending hashtag on Twitter, as fans expressed their admiration for Lowenthal’s portrayal of Peter Parker in Spider-Man 2. The meme itself has become a cultural phenomenon and is widely recognized, and Lowenthal’s recreation adds to the anticipation for Spider-Man 2, which arrives in theaters on Friday.
“Bully Lowenthal” isn’t the only Spider-Man meme to go viral this week, as the meme-sharing community on Reddit took to photoshopping Lowenthal into the iconic Spider-Man pose.
Whether it’s meme culture or simply Lowenthal’s own infectious energy, Spider-Man 2‘s leading man has quickly become a fan-favorite, especially among Marvel fans.
Lowenthal’s commitment to the character and his playful personality has certainly contributed to his portrayal of Peter Parker in Spider-Man 2, and moments like the meme’s recreation showcase his connection to the beloved Marvel character.
Spider-Man 2 is swinging into theaters on Friday, and we’ve got all the details you need on how to watch the Marvel movie early, as well as a breakdown of the Spider-Man: Web of Life panel that gave us “bully Lowenthal.”
