Caleb McLaughlin, known for his role as Lucas in Netflix's "Stranger Things," recently revealed in an interview that playing Miles Morales' Spider-Man is one of his "dream roles," reigniting fan discussions about the highly anticipated hero's potential live-action MCU debut. 
During a promotional event for "Stranger Things" Season 5, Time magazine had the cast guess each other's personal answers. When asked about "Caleb's dream role," Sadie Sink immediately wrote "Miles Morales." While McLaughlin initially wrote "Avatar," he laughed and responded, "That's definitely a dream role too," when Sink pointed out Miles was his true dream role. 
This interaction quickly sparked widespread discussion online. Many fans have long considered Caleb McLaughlin's age, image, and acting skills to be a perfect fit for Miles Morales. Furthermore, Sadie Sink's confirmed involvement in the MCU's "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has fueled speculation, with many wondering if the two could reunite on screen in the MCU. While there's no official confirmation yet, the buzz has significantly increased.
Although Marvel President Kevin Feige previously stated that a live-action Miles Morales wouldn't be introduced in the short term, Donald Glover's portrayal of Aaron Davis in "Spider-Man: Homecoming" hinted at a nephew living nearby – a nephew who is, in fact, Miles. This long-standing Easter egg has fueled fan anticipation for years, yet an official timeline remains unconfirmed.
Regarding when Miles Morales' Spider-Man will finally hit the MCU big screen, Kevin Feige previously clarified in an interview that Marvel Studios "has been asked to hold off on Miles Morales" until Sony Pictures completes "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse." This indicates that a live-action adaptation of Miles is still several years away.