Vincent D'Onofrio would love to play Kingpin in 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'

Actor Vincent D'Onofrio has denied rumours that he will be reprising the role of Kingpin in Spider-Man: Homecoming.

The movie is set to be the first Spider-Man from Marvel and with Tom Holland in the titular role. There were rumours doing the rounds that D'Onofrio, who plays the role of Kingpin in hit television series Daredevil, is set to join the movie.

The 56-year-old actor took to Twitter to deny the rumours.

Sorry folks but this is news to me.
It would be great but I don't think it will happen. V. https://t.co/GrVwbUYsqX

— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) May 20, 2016

I love all this action about me doing #SpiderMan Tell Marvel!!! pic.twitter.com/1vPp3G9QqI

— Vincent D'Onofrio (@vincentdonofrio) May 21, 2016

"Spider-Man: Homecoming" is set to hit the big screen next summer and will see Jon Watts in the director's chair for his first Marvel film.