Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse Creators Hired 14-Year-Old Animator, Here’s Why

Republic World
2 min readJun 13, 2023

A 14-year-old prodigy caught the attention of Chris Lord and Phil Miller who hired him in Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse production team of animators.

(The teenager behind the viral Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse |Image: Instagram/@Geek.oramcr

A 14-year-old prodigy has left a lasting impact on the animation world with his exceptional talent.

His remarkable abilities have secured him a role in the highly anticipated Marvel film, Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse.

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Here’s how the captivating story of how this young sensation caught the attention of esteemed producers and became an integral part of the $235 million blockbuster.

  • Preston Mutanga, a 14-year-old boy landed a job with the film’s production team of animators.
  • He is from Toronto, Canada.
  • The boy uploaded his version of the trailer to Twitter on Jan 2.

Hailing from Toronto, Canada, a 14-year-old prodigy named Preston Mutanga possesses an extraordinary talent for animation.

Little did he know that his exceptional skills would catch the attention of renowned producers and open the door to a remarkable opportunity in the film industry.

It all began after The LEGO Movie producers Chris Lord and Phil Miller stumbled upon Mutanga’s recreation of the Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse trailer, meticulously crafted in the iconic LEGO block style.

Instantly captivated by the sophistication displayed by this young, non-professional animator, Lord and Miller couldn’t resist reaching out to Mutanga.

Despite residing in Canada, Mutanga seamlessly integrated into the Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse’s production team, working remotely under the careful mentorship of Miller.

With regular check-ins and invaluable feedback, Mutanga’s growth as an animator soared, allowing him to contribute significantly to the film’s development.

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