Once it became official that Spider-Man would finally be swinging in to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, beginning with next year’s Captain America: Civil War, it became a foregone conclusion that Andrew Garfield, the most recent actor to carry the web-slinging mantle, wouldn’t be along for the ride.

While Garfield hasn’t officially been given the boot, speculation already has begun on who should be the next man to don the webs. And that speculation has led many to believe that the next Peter Parker will—and should—be played by a black or Latino actor. In fact, Dan Slott, the current writer of The Amazing Spider-Man comic book, stumped for that idea, asking rhetorically on Twitter why couldn’t anybody—white, black, Asian, etc.—be Spider-Man?

So which actors of color would be ideal candidates to not only play Spider-Man, a superhero known for his fast-talking quips in the face of danger and having the physique and prowess of a gymnast, but also the scientifically savvy, nerdy outsider Peter Parker (and yes, we’re talking about Peter Parker, and not the Ultimate Universe Miles Morales Spidey, who’s half-African American, half-Hispanic)? We check out seven performers who would nail this role and spotlight their positives and negatives.

1. Tristan Wilds (African-American/Dominican Descent)

Wilds stands second from the right (Photo/The CW)

Age: 25

Where You’ve Seen Him: The Wire, 90210 reboot

Pros: I’ve been in the bag for Wilds since his riveting performance as Michael on The Wire. In that role, he certainly showed he has the physicality to convince audiences he could swing on a web and punch out bad guys. And his turn as Dixon Wilson on 90210 shows he’s a versatile performer with range.

Cons: Is he a little too intense to play a wise-cracking superhero?

2. Maestro Harrell (African-American)

Age: 23

Where You’ve Seen Him: The Wire, Suburgatory

Pros: Another Wire alumnus, Harrell really showed he could capture Spidey’s fun, freewheeling side as Malik in the short-lived ABC sitcom Suburgatory (spoiler alert: He and Allie Grant’s Lisa were the shining stars of that consistently funny series).  He’d certainly be able to balance Peter Parker’s nerdy awkwardness with Spider-Man’s Bugs Bunny-like swag.

Cons: Outside of showing off a few dance moves on Suburgatory, Harrell hasn’t had a role that’s needed him to have the physical acting chops required to play a superhero.

3. Aldis Hodge (African-American)

Age: 28

Where You’ve Seen Him: Leverage, A Good Day to Die Hard

Pros: As Leverage’s geeky computer expert Alec Hardison, Hodge has had experience playing a Peter Parker/Spider-Man character, except without the fancy costume. And given Leverage’s ensemble, he’s shown he can work with a big cast and not get lost, something he would have to do for Civil War, which also will star Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr.

Cons: Even though he’s younger than the previous web-slinger (Andrew Garfield was 30 for 2014’s Amazing Spider-Man 2), Hodge might look a bit too old to play a wall-crawler either in high school or who has just graduated. But who says the Marvel Studios’ Spidey can’t be a bit more mature?

4. Tyler Posey (Mexican Descent)

MTV

Age: 23

Where You’ve Seen Him: MTV’s Teen Wolf, Scary Movie 5

Pros: Like Hodge, Posey has already been playing a role that might be consider the Spider-Man minor leagues. As the title character in Teen Wolf, Posey’s a teenager and social outcast with secret powers that he uses to help and protect others. But instead of shooting webs and sticking to walls, he gets really hairy and grows big teeth.

Cons: Looking at Marvel’s casting track record, Posey seems a bit too Tiger Beat and high-profiled for what they’re used to.

5. Mark Indelicato (Puerto Rican Descent)

Age: 20

Where You’ve Seen Him: Ugly Betty, White Bird in a Blizzard

Pros: In last year’s White Bird in a Blizzard, Indelicato has shown he’s come a long way from his Ugly Betty days. He would be a daring casting choice (dyed blonde hair notwithstanding) and could take Peter Parker—and for that matter, Spider-Man—into a unique direction if the actor portrayed the character as an out gay teen and superhero. Who says the lesson that with great power comes great responsibility only applies to heteros?

Cons: He would need to start his workout regiment now in order to get that lithe, muscular body that Spidey needs.

6. Steven Yeun (South Korean-American)

AMC

Age: 31

Where You’ve Seen Him: The Walking Dead

Pros: Yeun brings a bit of humor to an otherwise grim and hopeless TV show, which shouldn’t come as a surprise. He spent time at Chicago’s Second City before heading to Los Angeles and landing the role of Glenn on The Walking Dead. How much of a difference is there between zombie-fighting and crime-fighting? Plus, he gives good interview.

Cons: Even though he has a bit of a babyface, Yeun might be considered a little too old to for this incarnation of Spider-Man. It’s a sad state of entertainment affairs when your superhero days are behind you once you hit 30.

7. Dev Patel (Indian Descent)

Columbia Pictures

Age: 24

Where You’ve Seen Him: Slumdog Millionaire, The Newsroom, Chappie

Pros: Patel has proven in The Newsroom that he could portray a perfect Peter Parker with his brainy, nervous energy, while still being able to give his Spider-Man a dry sense of humor. He also has a lanky frame that would give his Spidey an even more spidery look.

Cons: He might be a little too perfect as Peter Parker and not superhero-y enough to pull off Spider-Man.