Jacob Batalon had his breakout role in 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming as Ned Leeds, the best friend of Peter Parker's Tom Holland. But, while Batalon's character was a beloved figure that became known as Parker's "man in the chair", comic book fans know that a sinister future awaits Leeds. Although the Marvel Cinematic Universe has deviated from its source material more than once, it's still worth keeping an eye out for potential storylines in the future.
For example, in the comic books, the original Hobgoblin brainwashed Ned Leeds to stand in for him on several occasions. Leeds ends up committing several crimes during his time as Hobgoblin.
Having said that, Leeds was more than happy to lean in on his MCU character becoming the Hobgoblin in the future. Fans even jumped in on this theory after the events of last year's Spider-Man: No Way Home where Parker's final wish was for everyone to forget about Peter Parker.
But while it may have seemed like Leeds was "in the know" in some interviews, it appears he wasn't.