The seeds of speculation regarding Gwen being trans were sown in the Across the Spider-Verse trailer. Here’s why people are speculating Gwen is trans Here’s everything you need to know about the Spider-Gwen trans speculation explained – featuring plenty of spoilers from the movie. But in the days since Across the Spider-Verse was released, more than a few fans have voiced idea that one of the movie’s lead characters, Gwen Stacy / Spider-Gwen (voiced by Hailee Steinfeld), is either transgender or subtextually coded as trans. With several universes worth of Easter eggs and a cacophony of cliffhangers, the animated sequel offers plenty of conversation fodder. The sequel to 2018’s Oscar award winning Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse has captured the hearts and social media accounts of audiences in theaters everywhere.
After years of anticipation, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has been released in theaters.
