With the official release of the first "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" trailer, speculation about new character identities has quickly intensified. A particular focus is on the role played by actor Tramell Tillman, whose true identity appears to have been inadvertently revealed by details in the trailer's subtitles.
When Tillman's casting was announced last year, Marvel kept his role under wraps, leading to fan speculation that he might play either Robbie Robertson, The Daily Bugle's veteran reporter, or the villain Tombstone.
However, the latest trailer's subtitles identify Tillman's voice-over character as "Bill," sparking further speculation that he is, in fact, portraying the lesser-known X-Men antagonist William Metzger. In the comics, Metzger is depicted as an extreme anti-mutant zealot, relentlessly pursuing and eliminating mutants.
This speculation aligns with earlier reports, including one from Nexus Point News, which previously claimed Tillman was cast as William Metzger.
In the comics, Metzger leads an anti-mutant militia, known for his unyielding and extreme views. Reports suggest the film adaptation might re-envision him as the head of the Department of Damage Control, while retaining his fundamental anti-mutant ideology. Furthermore, sources indicate Tillman has inked a multi-picture deal with Marvel Studios, signaling a significant future for the character within the MCU.
Should this narrative thread carry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, it would set up a direct conflict with another enigmatic character in the film. Many observers widely believe that Sadie Sink's character is none other than the highly anticipated Jean Grey. While the trailer offers only fleeting glimpses, numerous in-film details subtly suggest her character wields formidable psychic powers, lending further credence to these rumors. 
Adding to the intrigue, reports suggest Tillman's character will actively hunt this mysterious super-powered individual, with Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle, "The Punisher," potentially stepping in to protect her at a crucial juncture, thus expanding the scope of the narrative's conflict.
The film's narrative picks up four years after the events of "Spider-Man: No Way Home." Tom Holland's Peter Parker is now an adult living independently. With his existence erased from everyone's memory, he has fully committed to his role as Spider-Man, diligently safeguarding New York City. Yet, as the weight of pressure and responsibility mounts, his body begins to manifest unusual changes, coinciding with a bizarre crime wave engulfing the city, presenting him with an unprecedented threat.
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" features a star-studded cast including Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, Mark Ruffalo as The Hulk, and Sadie Sink.
via： CBM